Bernice Coates-Russell
Lilburn,GA
Summary
Dynamic Surgical OB Technician with extensive experience at Northside Atlanta, excelling in sterile technique and effective communication. Proven track record in enhancing surgical efficiency and patient safety through meticulous instrument preparation and team collaboration. Committed to continuous learning and maintaining high standards in infection control and patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical OB Technician
Northside Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
08.2004 - 09.2025
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for OB procedures, ensuring readiness and compliance with safety protocols.
- Assisted surgical teams in maintaining sterile environments during operations, enhancing patient safety and procedure efficiency.
- Managed inventory of surgical supplies, ensuring availability and reducing delays in operating room activities.
- Supported patient positioning and monitoring throughout surgeries, contributing to optimal outcomes and team effectiveness.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices, fostering a knowledgeable and efficient team environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to streamline workflows, improving overall surgical efficiency and patient care delivery.
- Conducted regular equipment checks for functionality, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous operation readiness in the OR.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through ongoing education, staying current on best practices in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.
- Maintained a clean and safe operating environment by adhering to strict infection control guidelines during surgical procedures.
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously following pre-operative preparations and proper sterile techniques.
- Maximized instrument longevity by properly cleaning, sterilizing, and storing surgical tools according to established protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Georgia Medical Institute
GA04.2003
Skills
- Sterile technique expertise
- Operating room etiquette
- Infection control measures
- Time management capabilities
- Continuous learning attitude
- Communication and teamwork
- Medical terminology
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Surgical procedures
- Suture and staple management
- Anatomy and physiology
- Postoperative care
- Stress management techniques
- Surgical instrumentation
- Maintaining sterile field
- Patient positioning proficiency
- Patient care
- Workplace safety
- Team communication
- Team collaboration
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Patient confidentiality
- Safe sharps disposal
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Infection control protocols
- Electronic charting
- Suturing
- Specimen collection
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Inventory counts
- Equipment set up
- Equipment inspections
- Sterile technique
- Transporting patients
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Patient transportation
- Specimen preparation
- Safety protocols expertise
- Wound dressing
- Equipment sterilization
- OB/GYN procedures
- Patient care plans
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Equipment set up and operation
- Preparing for surgeries
- Surgical counts
- HIPAA proficiency
- Instrument preparation
- Incision site disinfection
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Sterilization processes
- Dressing wounds
- Collecting medical specimens
- Passing surgical tools
- Sterile gowning assistance
- Safely disposing of needles
- Sterile field preparation
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic life support
- Reliability
- Vital signs monitoring
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Patient safety
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Certified surgical technologist (CST)
- Decision-making
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Relationship building
- Restocking inventory
- Sterilization techniques
Timeline
Surgical OB Technician
Northside Atlanta
08.2004 - 09.2025
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Georgia Medical Institute