Ashley McDowell
Denver ,CO
Summary
Dynamic Surgical Technologist with a strong commitment to enhancing surgical procedures and patient outcomes. Demonstrates leadership by mentoring new staff and fostering a collaborative environment within surgical teams. Proven ability to swiftly respond to emergencies while maintaining strict sterile conditions.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
University of Maryland Medical Center
Largo, MD
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted in GSW, MVC, level 1 trauma responses.
- Maintained Composure during Emergency responses to ensure calmness during chaos.
- Ensured accurate "TIME OUT" protocols to maintain patient safety during operations.
- Collaborated with nursing staff & anesthesia to optimize patient readiness and comfort during surgical processes.
- Educated new surgical technologists on protocols and best practices within the department.
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Children's National Medical Center, CNMC
Washington, DC
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted Surgeons and OR staff in preparing the operating room for pediatric surgeries.
- Educated new surgical technologists on protocols and best practices within the department.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Ensuring all sterile solutions, Supplies and medications are on the field.
- Assisted in patient dressing for wound closure.
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Titan Medical Group-Virginia Hospital Center
Arlington, VA
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
- Monitored patients' physical condition during surgery and reported any changes to the surgeon or circulating nurse.
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Total Med LLC - Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Atlanta, GA
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Assisted the surgeon and other team members during surgical procedures.
- Demonstrates superior knowledge in stressful and emergency situations.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Swedish Medical Center
Denver, CO
07.2017 - 05.2020
- Monitored sterile field compliance before and during each procedure.
- Gowned and gloved surgeons and assistants to ensure sterility during procedures.
- Provided assistance during c- sections, hysterectomies, ortho-sports medicine, wound closure suturing techniques and other types of surgical procedures as needed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Aurora Community College
Aurora, CO 09.2017 - 01.2018
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Everest Institute
Marietta, GA 07.2013 - 05.2014
Skills
- Pediatric Surgery
- General Surgery
- Level 1 & 2 Trauma
- Urology
- ENT
- Plastics
- Uro/Gyn
- Ortho - Sports Medicine
- Oral Maxillofacial
- Robotics
- Podiatry
- Women's Health
Certification
- Certified Registered Surgical Technologist NBSTA 2014
- Certified Registered Sterile Processing Tech, HSPA 2021
- Building Maintenance Engineering, 2025
Timeline
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Children's National Medical Center, CNMC
06.2023 - 12.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
University of Maryland Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Titan Medical Group-Virginia Hospital Center
09.2021 - 10.2022
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Total Med LLC - Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
06.2020 - 09.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Aurora Community College
09.2017 - 01.2018
Certified Surgical Technologist
Swedish Medical Center
07.2017 - 05.2020
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Everest Institute
07.2013 - 05.2014