Angela Neal
Freedom,PA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated and compassionate soon to be Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive operating room experience as a surgical technologist.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Surgical Technololgist
UPMC Passavant Hospital
06.2007 - Current
- Streamlined operating room efficiency by organizing surgical instruments and equipment for easy access during procedures.
- Mentored junior technologists, sharing expertise and promoting professional development within the team.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Improved surgical outcomes by providing skilled assistance to surgeons during complex procedures.
- Reduced surgery preparation time by effectively collaborating with the surgical team in setting up equipment and instruments.
- Promoted a positive work atmosphere through strong teamwork skills while maintaining professionalism under pressure during critical situations.
Surgical Technologist
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
01.2006 - 06.2007
HIM Analyst Medical Records
UPMC Passavant Hospital
11.2004 - 01.2006
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA12-2024
Diploma -
UPMC School of Surgical Technology
Pittsburgh, PA05-2006
Associates Degree - Clinical Administration
Sawyer School
Pittsburgh, PA05-1996
Skills
- Patient Care
- Surgical expertise
- Mentoring abilities
- Continuing education
- Organizational abilities
- OR preparation
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Lead Surgical Technololgist
UPMC Passavant Hospital
06.2007 - Current
Surgical Technologist
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
01.2006 - 06.2007
HIM Analyst Medical Records
UPMC Passavant Hospital
11.2004 - 01.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Diploma -
UPMC School of Surgical Technology
Associates Degree - Clinical Administration
Sawyer School