- Baking
- Creative Writing
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- Embracing outdoor adventures such camping and exploring
- Music
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- Camping
- Animal Care
- Knitting and Crocheting
Amy Lee Toney
El Dorado,Ks
Summary
Accomplished Surgical Technologist/ First Assistant with twenty-one years of experience in surgical settings, seeking to obtain skills in patient care and surgical procedures toward a Registered Nurse role. Proficient in sterile technique, surgical equipment, and quality improvement initiatives.
Professional with proven track record in surgical environments, adept at facilitating successful operations and ensuring patient safety. Skilled in sterilization techniques, instrument handling, and maintaining aseptic conditions. Strong focus on teamwork and adapting to dynamic surgical needs. Known for reliability and commitment to excellence in patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist/First Assistant
Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital
11.2004 - Current
- Closely followed the surgeon’s instructions regarding specific procedural steps, anticipating their needs before the surgeon verbalized
- Demonstrated exceptional critical thinking skills by quickly identifying issues during surgeries and taking appropriate action to resolve them
- Maintained strict adherence to sterile techniques during emergencies, ensuring patient safety was never compromised
- Sterilized and maintained surgical instruments according to established protocols to prevent infection
- Assisted the surgical team in preparing the operating room for procedures, providing all necessary equipment and supplies were readily available
- Managed inventory of surgical supplies and restocked as needed to maintain uninterrupted workflow during procedures
- Performed incision closure after training in first assistant school
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Sciences/ Registered Nurse
Butler Community College
El Dorado, Ks05.2025
Certified Surgical First Assistant -
ACE Surgical Assisting
Denver, Co05.2012
Certified Surgical Technologist -
Wichita Area Technical College
Wichita, Ks11.2004
Skills
- Meditech
- Aseptic techniques
- Critical thinking
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical assistance
- Equipment set up
- Instrument sterilization
- Basic life support
- Workplace safety
- Wound dressing
- Wound closure techniques
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Patient confidentiality
- Transporting patients
- Preoperative preparation
- Supply management
- Suturing
- Patient positioning expertise
- Patient safety
- Surgical equipment handling
- Surgical gowning
- Surgical instrumentation
- Surgical counts
- Intra-operative assisstance
Certification
- BLS/CPR
- Surgical Technologist
- First Assistant
References
- Nelson Goertzen- Surgical Services Director (620) 217-9059
- Shelia Call- Operating Room Assistant (316) 323-8132
- Kathy Lill- Registered Nurse, Circulating Nurse (316) 377-1855
- Ashley Cox- House Supervisor, Patient Care Coordinator (316) 322-5773
- Nicholas Posge- Surgeon (513) 368-6150
- Chinwe Okonwo- Surgeon (504) 931-8929
Interests
Timeline
Surgical Technologist/First Assistant
Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital
11.2004 - Current
Certified Surgical First Assistant -
ACE Surgical Assisting
Certified Surgical Technologist -
Wichita Area Technical College
- BLS/CPR
- Surgical Technologist
- First Assistant
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Sciences/ Registered Nurse
Butler Community College
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