Avilea (JoJo) Starnes
Okeechobee,FL
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 14 years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in total joint replacement, general surgery, plastic surgery procedures as well as several other specialties. Proven leader and instrumental in developing new total joint replacement programs and educating staff on new policies, procedures and equipment. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist/Supply Manager
Raulerson Hospital
01.2016 - 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.
- Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers for eight years.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Optimized inventory control with regular audits, reducing excess stock and minimizing storage costs.
- Analyzed and reported on inventory levels to determine purchasing requirements
Certified Surgical Technologist
Tradition Medical Center
09.2013 - 03.2016
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant and instrumentation inventories.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon's needs and providing timely assistance.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon's needs and providing timely assistance
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant and instrumentation inventories.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon's needs and providing timely assistance.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Highlands Regional Medical Center
10.2010 - 11.2013
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon's needs and providing timely assistance.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant and instrumentation inventories.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon's needs and providing timely assistance.
Education
CERTIFICATION - Surgical Technology
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL05.2007
High School Diploma -
Okeechobee High School
Okeechobee, FL05.1999
Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Continuous Learning
- Supply Management
- Ordering Supplies
- Instrument Sterilization
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist/Supply Manager
Raulerson Hospital
01.2016 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute
10.2014 - 01.2016
Certified Surgical Technologist
Tradition Medical Center
09.2013 - 03.2016
Certified Surgical Technologist
Highlands Regional Medical Center
10.2010 - 11.2013
CERTIFICATION - Surgical Technology
Indian River State College
High School Diploma -
Okeechobee High School
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