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April Taber

Santa Rosa,CA

Summary

A dependable, highly organized professional seeking a Certified Surgical Tech position that has a great desire to remain in the healthcare field; with 15+ years of experience in spine and many other services, as well as 7+ years in total joint experience.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist

Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa, CA
04.2024 - Current
  • Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
  • Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Aya Healthcare
San Francisco, CA
04.2023 - Current
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
  • Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
  • Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Cross Country Healthcare
Boca Raton, FL
05.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile environments.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure timely and efficient operations.
  • Monitored inventory levels of surgical supplies, facilitating reorders as necessary.
  • Trained new surgical technologists on protocols and best practices for instrument handling.

Certified Surgical Technologist

AMN Healthcare
San Francisco, CA
02.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient instrument availability and organization during procedures.
  • Assisted in maintaining sterile environments, adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout surgeries.
  • Prepared and sterilized surgical instruments, ensuring readiness for diverse surgical interventions.
  • Monitored patient vitals during procedures, providing crucial support to surgeons and nursing staff.

Surgical Tech

Nurse Dash
Houston, TX
09.2020 - Current
  • To support facilities in their need during permanent employee vacations and unexpected absences. To maintain sterile field, demonstrate sterile technique, gather instruments and equipment as needed for procedures, assist the surgeons as needed. create procedure cards and give inservices
  • Dates of Employment

Surgical Tech

American Mobile Healthcare
San Diego, Ca
08.2020 - Current
  • To support facilities in their need during permanent employee vacations and unexpected absences. To maintain sterile field, demonstrate sterile technique, gather instruments and equipment as needed for procedures, assist the surgeons as needed. create procedure cards and give inservices
  • Dates of Employment

Surgical Tech

Jay 21 Enterprises
Sugarland, TX
07.2020 - Current
  • To support facilities in their need during permanent employee vacations and unexpected absences. To maintain sterile field, demonstrate sterile technique, gather instruments and equipment as needed for procedures, assist the surgeons as needed. create procedure cards and give inservices
  • Dates of Employment

Certified Surgical Technologist

ProLink Healthcare
San Francisco, CA
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
  • Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.

Certified Surgical Technologist

UnitiMed
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency during surgeries.
  • Led the evaluation of new surgical technologies, providing input for future adoption decisions.
  • Mentored junior staff on compliance with safety standards and sterilization techniques.
  • Developed training materials to support ongoing education for surgical team members.

Surgical Tech

St. Joseph's Hospital
Houston, TX
11.2019 - 08.2020
  • To maintain sterile field, demonstrate sterile technique, gather instruments and equipment as needed for procedures, assist the surgeons as needed. create procedure cards and give inservices
  • Dates of Employment

Surgical Tech

Advanced Diagnostic Hospital
Houston, TX
09.2019 - 11.2019
  • To maintain sterile field, demonstrate sterile technique, gather instruments and equipment as needed for procedures, assist the surgeons as needed. create procedure cards and give inservices
  • Dates of Employment

Surgical Tech

Memorial Hermann Orthopedic and Spine
Houston, Tx
04.2018 - 05.2019
  • To maintain sterile field, demonstrate sterile technique, gather instruments and equipment as needed for procedures, assist the surgeons as needed. create procedure cards and give inservices
  • Dates of Employment

Logistics Team Member

Target Corporation
Houston, TX
10.2016 - 04.2018
  • Stock and maintain shelves, back-stock and maintain accurate merchandise availability
  • Dates of Employment

Surgical Tech

Surgery Specialty Hospitals of America
Pasadena, TX
03.2013 - 04.2015
  • To maintain sterile field, demonstrate aseptic technique, gather instruments and equipment as needed for procedures, assist surgeons as needed, clean and sterilize surgical instruments, and keep preference cards up to date.
  • Dates of Employment

Surgical Tech

Texas Orthopedic Hospital
Houston, TX
05.2012 - 03.2013
  • To maintain sterile field, demonstrate aseptic technique, gather instruments and equipment as needed for procedures, assist surgeons as needed, and clean and sterilize surgical instruments.
  • Dates of Employment

Surgical Tech

San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Baytown, TX
12.2010 - 05.2012
  • To maintain sterile field, demonstrate aseptic technique, gather instruments and equipment as needed for procedures, assist surgeons as needed, and clean and sterilize surgical instruments.
  • Dates of Employment

Surgical Tech

Texas Orthopedic Hospital
Houston, TX
07.2007 - 12.2010
  • To maintain sterile field, demonstrate aseptic technique, gather instruments and equipment as needed for procedures, assist surgeons as needed, and clean and sterilize surgical instruments.
  • Dates of Employment

Surgical Tech

Vista Medical Center Hospital
Pasadena, TX
08.2006 - 07.2007
  • To maintain sterile field, demonstrate aseptic technique, gather instruments and equipment as needed for procedures, assist surgeons as needed, and clean and sterilize surgical instruments, and kept preference cards updated.
  • Dates of Employment

Surgical Tech

Columbus Regional Hospital
Columbus, IN
08.2003 - 07.2005
  • To maintain sterile field, demonstrate aseptic technique, gather instruments and equipment as needed for procedures, assist surgeons as needed, and clean and sterilize surgical instruments.
  • Dates of Employment

Surgical Tech

Foundation Surgery Affiliates
Dickinson, TX
05.2003 - 08.2003
  • To maintain sterile field, demonstrate aseptic technique, gather instruments and equipment as needed for procedures, assist surgeons as needed, and clean and sterilize surgical instruments.
  • Dates of Employment

Surgical Tech

Vista Medical Center Hospital
Pasadena, TX
02.2002 - 05.2003
  • To maintain sterile field, demonstrate aseptic technique, gather instruments and equipment as needed for procedures, assist surgeons as needed, and clean and sterilize surgical instruments.
  • Dates of Employment

Education

Surgical Technology Certificate - undefined

San Jacinto Community College Central
Pasadena, TX
08.2001

Skills

Suture handling

Operating room safety

Patient care

Workplace safety

Team communication

Team collaboration

Setting up and operating equipment

Patient confidentiality

Safe sharps disposal

Infection control protocols

Equipment set up

Sterile technique

Pre- and post-surgical counts

Specimen preparation

Wound dressing

Equipment sterilization

OB/GYN procedures

Surgical procedures

Anatomy

Aseptic and sterilization techniques

Incision site disinfection

Preparing for surgeries

Sterilization processes

Passing surgical tools

Safely disposing of needles

Sterile gowning assistance

Equipment set up and operation

HIPAA proficiency

Instrument preparation

Surgical counts

Instrument care

Sterile field preparation

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Flexible and adaptable

Problem-solving abilities

Multitasking Abilities

Basic life support

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Certified surgical technologist (CST)

Surgical technologist (CST)

Patient safety

Certified in CPR/AED

Sterilization techniques

Certification

  • Surgical Technology- NCCT - June 2027
  • BLS- National CPR Foundation – January 2028

Specialties:

  • THA/TKA- 16 years of experience Memorial Hermann Ortho- Dr Mathis, Dr. Parsley, Dr. Blum, Dr. Retcher, Dr. Lee, Dr. Hadnott, Dr. Randall Texas Ortho-Dr. Stocks, Dr. Matthews, Dr. Kearns, Dr. Goytia San Jacinto Methodist- Dr. Horn, Dr. Pyle, Dr. Franklin Surgery Specialty Hospitals- Dr. Sanders, Dr. Reynolds Columbus Regional- Some Experience
  • TSA -14 years of experience Memorial Hermann Ortho- Dr. Fullick Texas Ortho- Dr. Edwards, Dr. Brown, Dr. Elkousy San Jacinto Methodist- Dr. Horn, Dr. Franklin
  • Spine- 25 years of experience Memorial Hermann Ortho- Dr. Persarn, Dr. Submaranian, Dr. Dodwadd, Dr. Francis Texas Ortho- Dr. Kozak, Dr. Heilman, Dr. Wimberly, Dr. Williamson San Jacinto Methodist- Dr. MacDougal Surgery Specialty Hospital- Dr. Reynolds, Dr. Sidqui, Dr. Fogel, Dr. McDonald
  • Ilizarov- 6 years of experience Texas Ortho- Dr. Brinker, podiatry- Dr Henry
  • Osteotomies- 3 years of experience Memorial Hermann Ortho- Dr Mansour Surgery Specialty Hospitals- Dr. Sanders
  • Other Experience Cataracts, ENT, Bariatrics, Urology, General, Gyn, Hands, Feet, Plastics and Peripheral Vascular

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist

Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa
04.2024 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

Aya Healthcare
04.2023 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

ProLink Healthcare
10.2022 - 04.2023

Certified Surgical Technologist

UnitiMed
10.2021 - 12.2021

Certified Surgical Technologist

Cross Country Healthcare
05.2021 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

AMN Healthcare
02.2021 - Current

Surgical Tech

Nurse Dash
09.2020 - Current

Surgical Tech

American Mobile Healthcare
08.2020 - Current

Surgical Tech

Jay 21 Enterprises
07.2020 - Current

Surgical Tech

St. Joseph's Hospital
11.2019 - 08.2020

Surgical Tech

Advanced Diagnostic Hospital
09.2019 - 11.2019

Surgical Tech

Memorial Hermann Orthopedic and Spine
04.2018 - 05.2019

Logistics Team Member

Target Corporation
10.2016 - 04.2018

Surgical Tech

Surgery Specialty Hospitals of America
03.2013 - 04.2015

Surgical Tech

Texas Orthopedic Hospital
05.2012 - 03.2013

Surgical Tech

San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
12.2010 - 05.2012

Surgical Tech

Texas Orthopedic Hospital
07.2007 - 12.2010

Surgical Tech

Vista Medical Center Hospital
08.2006 - 07.2007

Surgical Tech

Columbus Regional Hospital
08.2003 - 07.2005

Surgical Tech

Foundation Surgery Affiliates
05.2003 - 08.2003

Surgical Tech

Vista Medical Center Hospital
02.2002 - 05.2003

Surgical Technology Certificate - undefined

San Jacinto Community College Central

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