Andrea Nuhanovic
Rochester,MN
Summary
I am an experienced surgical technologist with 12 years of experience at The Mayo Clinic. I have a strong background in ear,nose and throat procedures with a focus in pediatric care. I am trained in traditional and robot-assisted procedures. Working at the Mayo Clinic allowed me to learn meticulous attention to detail and exceptional team collaboration which led to significantly enhancing surgical outcomes and patient care.I am experienced in orienting and training staff and implementing policies to streamline workflow. After leaving Graz 24 years ago, I have been waiting for the day to come back. Being able to give back to LKH patients like the LKH staff took care of my daughter would mean the world to me.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mayo Clinic
06.2012 - Current
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during ear, nose and throat procedures.
- Worked with different lasers and Da Vinci robotic assisted surgery's.
- Worked with pediatric patients who had difficult and complicated airways.
- Worked with entire ENT team but was assigned to two doctors who I worked with on a daily basis who specialized in vocal cords and pediatric airways and general pediatric surgery's
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MN05.2012
Skills
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Infection control protocols
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Continued education
- Setting up surgical field
- Communicating with other team members
- Attention to details
- Problem solving
- Working with many different camera, microscopes,endoscopes flexible and rigid
- Stress management skills
- Passing tools to the surgeon and other team members
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Bosnian
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mayo Clinic
06.2012 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Rochester Community And Technical College