Barry Schaeffer
Womelsdorf,PA
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing fourteen years of surgical nursing experience and twenty-four years of surgical technologist experience who can deliver exceptional care to surgical patients. Strong knowledge in Orthopedics, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Pain Management, Podiatry and Colonoscopy procedures. Good knowledge in GYN surgery and ENT surgery. A strong background in inventory management and cost savings.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
RNIV
Tower Health
West Reading, PA
06.2008 - 07.2022
- Resource nurse for Orthopedic Surgery: manage supplies, stock items, coordinate with surgeons and sales representatives, and update resource books.
- Served as chairman of the Education Council. Managed yearly competency program and educational programs.
- Served as co-chairman of the Steering Council. Helped to manage all counsels.
- Served as preceptor for all new surgical employees.
Surgical Technologist
Tower Health
West Reading, PA
09.1996 - 06.2008
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Specialized in Orthopedics, General Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Surgical Technologist
Community General Hospital
Reading, PA
03.1989 - 09.1996
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Resource person for Orthopedics: managed supplies, updated resource books, coordinated with surgeons and sales representatives.
- Inventoried supplies for shoulder, knee and hip replacements
Surgical Technologist
United States Navy
Portsmouth, VA
03.1984 - 03.1988
- Orthopedic resource person: managed orthopedic surgery, updated reference books, coordinated supplies with surgeons and sales representatives.
- Served on Surgical Team 6
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alvernia University
Reading, PA05.2016
Nursing
The Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Reading, PA07.2008
Specialized Associate Degree in Business - Computer Programming, Network Operations
Pace Institute
Reading, PA08.2001
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Surgical Technologist School
Oakland, CASkills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-motivated professional
- Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Responsible
- Decision Making
Accomplishments
Coordinated deal with Arthrex to trial and purchase 4K video equipment. Coordinated first 4k system worldwide.
Coordinated with Arthrex to manage and maintain all Orthopedic implants while providing a cost savings to the surgical center.
Timeline
RNIV
Tower Health
06.2008 - 07.2022
Surgical Technologist
Tower Health
09.1996 - 06.2008
Surgical Technologist
Community General Hospital
03.1989 - 09.1996
Surgical Technologist
United States Navy
03.1984 - 03.1988
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alvernia University
Nursing
The Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Specialized Associate Degree in Business - Computer Programming, Network Operations
Pace Institute
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Surgical Technologist School
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