Andrea Burton
Arlington
Summary
Adept Surgical Technician with extensive experience in perioperative services and patient care, demonstrated at Baylor Orthopedic & Spine Hospital. Skilled in anticipating surgeons' needs and proficient in aseptic techniques, ensuring safety and efficiency in emergent and non-emergent surgical cases. Excelled in instrument preparation and surgical counts, showcasing commitment to excellence and teamwork.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Certified Surgical Assistant
Work History
Surgical Technician
Trinity Park Surgery Center
Arlington
04.2024 - Current
- Scrub elective outpatient ortho, general and general laparoscopic and gyn, podiatry
ER/Inpt Technician
Victory Medical Center Mid-Cities
Hurst
11.2012 - Current
- Admitted/registered patients for triage
- Assisted in care of emergent and non-emergent patient care
- Collected pertinent patient data such as vital signs, 12-lead EKG, ability to identify abnormalities and report significant findings to nurse
- Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules.
Certified Surgical First Assistant/ BOSHA
Self Employed
Arlington/ NRH (Alliance)/ Frisco, TX
11.2016 - Current
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Responsibilities included but not limited to following wound closure specifications with the surgeon's preferences.
- Appropriately position the patient based on procedure performed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Certified Surgical Assistant/Certified Surgical Technologist
Special Op Staffing
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: Healthcare company that coordinates and assist by managing staffing needs for local hospitals, i.e
- Surgical techs/Sterile processing, Surgical First Assistants and Nursing ensuring optimal team deployment to provide efficiency in the Operating room needs that require facilitating arrangements for healthcare professionals with specialty needs
- Healthcare company that coordinates and assist by managing staffing needs for local hospitals, i.e
- Surgical techs/Sterile processing, Surgical First Assistants and Nursing ensuring optimal team deployment to provide efficiency in the Operating room needs that require facilitating arrangements for healthcare professionals with specialty needs
Certified Surgical Technician
Baylor Orthopedic & Spine Hospital
Arlington
03.2010 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: (ext
- Baylor Scott and White The Star 2020-2025)
- On a daily basis, proficient and able to scrub all Orthopedic surgical procedures such as total joints i.e
- Knees/hips/shoulders; Sport Medicine procedures such as arthroscopic ACL's/ankles/knees/hips/shoulders
- Knowledgeable with protocol with maintaining sterile/aseptic technique with the surgical suite and sterility of the back table
- 24-hour call rotation includes scrubbing Ortho Spine procedures
- Assist with surgical room turnovers, pull cases for same day add-on procedures, next day surgical schedule
- Provide breaks/lunches as assigned
- Assist in other departments such as Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and Inpatient Unit as needed
- (ext
- Baylor Scott and White The Star 2020-2025)
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Followed safety policies and procedures related to handling hazardous materials such as sharps containers.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Performed counts of sponges, needles and instruments according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all necessary items were available at the start of each procedure.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Provided assistance to nurses in preparing patients for surgery.
- Assisted with the draping of patients in a sterile manner.
- Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up sterile field and equipment.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists and other personnel involved in the operation process.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
- Worked prn staff to become an independent as a CSA .
ER/Inpt Technician
Southwest Surgical Hospital
Hurst
04.2008 - 11.2012
- Company Overview: (aka Victory Medical Center bought out SW and shut down 2014)
- Admitted/registered patients for triage
- Assisted in care of emergent and non-emergent patient care
- Collected pertinent patient data such as vital signs, 12-lead EKG, ability to identify abnormalities and report significant findings to nurse
- (aka Victory Medical Center bought out SW and shut down 2014)
Certified Surgical Technician
North Hills Hospital
North Richland Hills
09.2009 - 01.2010
- Scrubbed all elective and emergent surgical cases in General, Laparoscopic/Bariatric, Plastics, Ear Nose and Throat, Cardiovascular services
- Proficient scrub in OBGYN cases with emergent and non-emergent C-sections
- Worked evenings to set rooms up for the next day i.e
- Case cart, instruments and positioning equipment
Certified Surgical Technician
Plaza Medical Center Fort Worth
Fort Worth
10.2003 - 04.2008
- Proficient and able to scrub all procedure in General, Vascular, Bariatric, Neuro and Orthopedic cases
- Scrubbed as first assist in elective and emergent procedures
- 2nd scrub to assist as retractor holder
- Transported patients to and from surgical services
- During Covid 2021 worked as a EVS tech
Certified Surgical Technician
Zale Lipshy University Hospital
Dallas
06.2002 - 10.2003
- Obtained surgical training/experience in all surgical services
Education
Certification - American Board Surgical Assist
Meridian Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN10.2018
Certification - Surgical Technology
School for Allied Health Prof.
Arlington, TX06.2013
Some College (No Degree) -
High Tech Institute
Irving, TXHigh School Diploma -
MacArthur High School
Irving, TXSkills
- Surgical Technician
- Perioperative services
- Patient care
- Anticipating needs of surgeons
- Emergent surgical cases
- Non-emergent surgical cases
- Passing surgical tools
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Surgical counts
- Collecting medical specimens
- Safety protocols expertise
- Sterile technique
- Surgical procedures
- Instrument preparation
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- ABSA
- NCCT
References
Available upon request.
Administrative Skills
- Ability to type 40wpm
- Knowledgeable and proficient in all computer software programs.
Work History
Certified Surgical Assistant
Self employed
Frisco, TX
12.2020 - Current
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
Timeline
Surgical Technician
Trinity Park Surgery Center
04.2024 - Current
Certified Surgical Assistant/Certified Surgical Technologist
Special Op Staffing
08.2018 - 12.2020
Certified Surgical First Assistant/ BOSHA
Self Employed
11.2016 - Current
ER/Inpt Technician
Victory Medical Center Mid-Cities
11.2012 - Current
Certified Surgical Technician
Baylor Orthopedic & Spine Hospital
03.2010 - 01.2018
Certified Surgical Technician
North Hills Hospital
09.2009 - 01.2010
ER/Inpt Technician
Southwest Surgical Hospital
04.2008 - 11.2012
Certified Surgical Technician
Plaza Medical Center Fort Worth
10.2003 - 04.2008
Certified Surgical Technician
Zale Lipshy University Hospital
06.2002 - 10.2003
Certification - American Board Surgical Assist
Meridian Surgical Assisting
Certification - Surgical Technology
School for Allied Health Prof.
Some College (No Degree) -
High Tech Institute
High School Diploma -
MacArthur High School
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