Ashley Turner
Amsterdam,NY
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering four years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in sports medicine, total joint replacement, general surgery, orthopedics, trauma, OB/GYN, neuro, neuro spine, MIS, general/GYN robotics, plastic surgery procedures. Well-versed in all ages from infant to senior citizens. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Junxion Marketing
01.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
Certified Surgical Technichian
Cross Country Healthcare
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Improved patient outcomes through continuous education on new surgical techniques and technologies.
- Assisted in complex surgeries through effective communication and collaboration with the surgical team.
- Facilitated efficient post-operative processes by promptly disassembling equipment, disposing of waste materials, and transferring patients to recovery units as required.
- Boosted overall department performance through active participation in quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient care.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care by providing empathetic support and assistance to patients in pre-and post-operative settings.
- Played a crucial role in life-saving surgeries by assisting in emergency cases when called upon.
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously following aseptic protocols and sterile procedures.
- Minimized potential infections by maintaining cleanliness and sterilization of operating rooms before and after each surgery.
- Protected privacy rights of patients by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations throughout all aspects of their surgical experience.
- Reduced surgical complications through proper handling and passing of surgical instruments to surgeons.
- Supported successful surgeries by anticipating surgeon needs and providing necessary assistance during procedures.
- Mitigated risks associated with surgery by adhering to strict guidelines for patient positioning, draping, and prep procedures.
- Maximized resource utilization within the department by efficiently managing supply requests according to budgetary constraints.
- Expanded knowledge base through regular participation in professional development courses related to the Certified Surgical Technician field.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Shands UF Health
06.2021 - 12.2022
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Suwannee High School
Live Oak, FLCertification -
Riveroak Technical College
Live Oak, FLSkills
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Surgical equipment operation
- Sterile technique mastery
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Patient positioning expertise
- Patient confidentiality
- OB/GYN procedures
- Specimen Collection
- Workplace Safety
- Wound Dressing
- Aseptic Techniques
- Organizational abilities
- Equipment set up
- Surgical Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Critical Thinking
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
- Flexible and Adaptable
- CPR/AED
- Arthroscopic joint surgery
- Wound Dressing Techniques
- Patient Positioning
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Junxion Marketing
01.2024 - Current
Certified Surgical Technichian
Cross Country Healthcare
01.2023 - 01.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
Shands UF Health
06.2021 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Suwannee High School
Certification -
Riveroak Technical College