Audrey Blair
West Jordan,UT
Summary
Skilled Certified Surgical Technologist offering more than 7 years of experience and well versed in Cardiovascular surgical procedures. Adept at orienting and training technical staff and implementing policies to streamline workflow.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
09.2023 - 12.2023
Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist
Texas Children Hospital
Houston, TX
06.2023 - 09.2023
Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist
Childrens Hospital New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
01.2023 - 04.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Riley Hospital For Children
Indianapolis, IN
06.2022 - 11.2022
- 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.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Primary Children's Medical Center
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2017 - 06.2022
- 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.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Coordinated acquisition of surgical services and specialized equipment.
- Evaluated procedure needs and purchased equipment and tools for procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carrington Court
South Jordan, UT
03.2015 - 08.2016
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Holladay Healthcare
Holladay, UT
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT05.2017
Skills
- HIPAA Proficiency
- Patient Confidentiality
- Pre-Surgical Preparation
- Emergency Situations
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Infection Control Protocols
- Safety Protocols Expertise
- Patient Draping
- Cardiac Surgery
- Inventory Restocking
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist
Boston Children's Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist
Texas Children Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2023
Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist
Childrens Hospital New Orleans
01.2023 - 04.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Riley Hospital For Children
06.2022 - 11.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Primary Children's Medical Center
05.2017 - 06.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carrington Court
03.2015 - 08.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Holladay Healthcare
09.2014 - 03.2015
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Salt Lake Community College