Angela Vaughan
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Circulator
Quail Creek Hospital
2011.12 - Current
- Collaborate with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Advocate for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Provide effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Provide direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Prep operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Periodically fill in for OR Manager coordinating staff and managing the surgery schedule board
- Verify patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Enhanced patient safety by effectively managing the surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Reduce risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room and assisting in proper surgical instrument handling.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for seamless surgical procedures, fostering positive working relationships.
- Contribute to efficient operating room turnover by quickly cleaning and preparing rooms for subsequent surgeries.
- Facilitate clear communication among surgical team members, promoting a supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Demonstrate adaptability by proficiently handling various types of surgeries across diverse specialties such as orthopedic, general, cardiovascular, or neurosurgery cases.
- Provide direct support to surgical team during procedure
Preschool Director Part Time
The Church At Quail Creek
2016.08 - Current
- Supervise and schedule 35+ volunteers monthly.
- Provide training for new preschool volunteers.
- Frequent communication with volunteers and parents for well-coordinated operations.
- Plan and monitor curriculum and program activities and coordinate with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Engage with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Recruit and retain motivated volunteers to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Manage weekly operations, ensuring efficient scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation for optimal program performance.
- Evaluate materials and select engaging resources to support the curriculum effectively.
- Supervise teaching staff and resolve issues.
- Furnish ministry with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Quail Creek Hospital
2003.09 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Current time in scrub field varies with level of staff available
Certified Surgical Technologist
Panhandle Surgical Hospital
2000.05 - 2003.09
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX12.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX05.2000
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- HIPAA Compliance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Event Planning
- Multitasking Abilities
- Budget Administration
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
- Sterile technique
Timeline
Preschool Director Part Time
The Church At Quail Creek
2016.08 - Current
Operating Room Circulator
Quail Creek Hospital
2011.12 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Quail Creek Hospital
2003.09 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Panhandle Surgical Hospital
2000.05 - 2003.09
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Amarillo College
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Amarillo College
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