Nicole Jones
Summary
Driven Certified Surgical Technologist offering 15 years' experience in high tempo hospital settings. Well-versed in neuro, ENT, GYN, Da Vinci robotics, orthopedic, general, plastics, trauma and urology procedures. Capable of adapting to any situation or change by utilizing experience and knowledge. Eager to further career as a travel Surgical Technologist by offering assistance to hospitals in need. Committed to sustaining the highest quality standards to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, plastic surgery, and Da Vinci Robotic procedures.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Froedtert Hospital
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Valued member of the Neuro and Head Neck Team.
- Valued member of the Trauma Team.
- Assisted with various surgeries including but not limited to tumor resection, spinal fusion, laminectomy, discectomy, FESS and middle ear surgeries
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during 156 neurosurgery, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, general, plastic surgery and trauma procedures.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Assisted with patient transport and positioning pre and post operative.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
MD Anderson Cancer Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during 60 gynecological, orthopedic, general, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures involving cancer.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Bailey Square Surgery Center
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during 88 surgical procedures.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
Traveling Surgical Technologist
Froedtert Hospital
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during 300 orthopedic, gynecology, genitourinary, general, neurosurgery, plastic surgery and trauma procedures.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Assisted with patient transport and positioning pre and post operative.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Surgical Technologist
St. Davids North Austin Medical Center
06.2018 - 03.2022
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during ENT, Da Vinci Robotics, orthopedic, general, gynecological, neurological and urological surgery procedures.
- Specialized in ENT surgery operating as Lead Coordinator for 10 surgeons.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools for 12 operating rooms.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Introduced 20 new staff members and 15 students to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Trained new staff members and students on various surgical procedures promoting highest patient care standards.
- Coordinated acquisition of surgical supplies and specialized equipment for ENT service.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
Operating Room/Central Material Services Supervisor
126 Forward Surgical Team
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Served as a Surgical Technician and Operating Room Supervisor for a Forward Surgical Team deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve
- Created an innovative concept which enabled sterilization of 24 surgical sets
- Supervised, mentored, and trained subordinates in surgical technique and decontamination procedures increasing proficiency and patient outcome
- Assisted with accountability and maintenance of assigned medical equipment and supplies valued more than $3 million with no loss or damage
- Exhibited mental agility while treating two urgent surgical patients simultaneously resulting in successful outcomes
- Served as the driving force behind preparation and execution of 15 surgical cases in an austere environment
- Created an Operating Room training plan that resulted in increased knowledge of over 50 personnel
- Expertly managed and accounted for over $1000 in unit funds Displayed exceptional character while serving as the Equal Opportunity Representative creating a positive work environment
Surgical Technician/Central Material Services Supervisor
21st Combat Support Hospital
02.2014 - 06.2015
- Served as Lead Surgical Technician and Central Material Services Supervisor for a Level III Combat Support Hospital deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom
- Ensured coordination of activities and preparation of planned and unplanned surgical cases for a three-bed surgical suite averaging 30 cases monthly
- Identified and coordinated all staffing and equipment needs along with evaluating completion of tasks by subordinates
- Assisted with 89 surgical cases including Orthopedic, General, and Trauma surgeries
- Maintained oversight of facility and equipment valued at over $2.2 million
- Worked in DECON properly cleaning all contaminated instrumentation used during surgical procedures
- Dedicated 100% effort into hospital's mission
- Trained 12 Medical Assistants and LPN's on fundamentals of aseptic technique increasing proficiency
- Appropriately recycled expired soft supplies decreasing waste and saving department over $50,000
- Enforced safety regulations and risk mitigation for all training and personnel
Surgical Technician
499 Head and Neck Surgical Detachment
01.2010 - 02.2014
- Maintained surgical proficiency by working at Carl R. Darnall Medical Center assisting in ENT, Eye, General, GYN, Orthopedics, Podiatry, and Urology Surgery
- Volunteered to assist with over 30 PRK and Lasik procedures expanding knowledge base
- Constructed, organized and assembled over 20 instrument sets specific to ENT, Eye, and Neuro Surgery
- Assisted with patient transport, positioning for surgery, and preparation of surgical site
- Supervised, mentored, and trained new surgical technicians in surgical technique and decontamination procedures increasing proficiency and improving patient outcome
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment
Surgical Technician
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Assisted in ENT, General, GYN, Obstetrics, Orthopedics, Plastic, and Trauma surgical cases
- Displayed experience and technical expertise while training 80 new surgical technicians in the plastic surgery service
- Utilized surgical skills to actively participate in over 200 surgical cases logging over 1,000 hours of surgical time
- Volunteered numerous hours to conduct monthly inspections ensuring Joint Commission Compliance Maintained, inventoried, and stocked the Crash Carts for 32 Clinics within the Hospital including outlying clinics
- Contributed to the Operating Room successfully providing world class definitive care to over 3,000 wounded personnel
Education
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Central Texas College
Killeen2015
Skills
- NBSTSA Certified
- SPD experience
- Da Vinci Robotics Surgery
- Professional bedside manner
- Infection control protocols
- Trained in pre and post surgical care
- Seasoned in various surgical procedures
- Two deployments in Kuwait and Iraq
Certification
NBSTSA Certified: Certification Number 214896
Affiliations
Basic Life Support, Advanced Leaders Course, Combat Life Support, Army Trauma Training Course
Timeline
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Froedtert Hospital
03.2023 - 06.2023
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
MD Anderson Cancer Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2023
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Bailey Square Surgery Center
11.2022 - 01.2023
Traveling Surgical Technologist
Froedtert Hospital
03.2022 - 11.2022
Surgical Technologist
St. Davids North Austin Medical Center
06.2018 - 03.2022
Operating Room/Central Material Services Supervisor
126 Forward Surgical Team
06.2015 - 06.2018
Surgical Technician/Central Material Services Supervisor
21st Combat Support Hospital
02.2014 - 06.2015
Surgical Technician
499 Head and Neck Surgical Detachment
01.2010 - 02.2014
Surgical Technician
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2010
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Central Texas College
NBSTSA Certified: Certification Number 214896
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