Bonnie Satcher
Hilton Head Island,SC
Summary
Employed by Hilton Head Hospital for 20 years. Worked in many different rolls from Unit Secretary, Nursing Assistant, Certified Surgical Tech to lastly Certified Surgical First Assistant. Strong background in General and Orthopedic Surgery with 14 years of surgical experience
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Hilton Head Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Verified identity of patient or operative site.
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation and clamping of blood vessels.
- Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Hilton Head Hospital
09.2009 - 02.2022
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Unit Secretary, CNA
Hilton Head Hospital
06.2003 - 09.2009
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided information for patient admissions and discharges to foster timely processing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Transcribed doctors' medication orders, lab test requests, and care plans.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Education
Surgical First Assistant -
Meridian Institute of Surgical First Assisting
Nashville02.2022
Surgical Technology -
Technical College of The Lowcountry
Beaufort, SC08.2009
Practical Nursing Program - Nursing
South Georgia Technical College
Cordele05.2003
Skills
- Surgical Team Assistance
- Safety Protocols
- General Surgery
- Total Joint Replacements
- Surgical Services
- Instrumentation Specification
- Pre-Surgical Preparation
- Suturing
- Wound Dressing
- Nursing Standards
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
Timeline
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Hilton Head Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Hilton Head Hospital
09.2009 - 02.2022
Unit Secretary, CNA
Hilton Head Hospital
06.2003 - 09.2009
Surgical First Assistant -
Meridian Institute of Surgical First Assisting
Surgical Technology -
Technical College of The Lowcountry
Practical Nursing Program - Nursing
South Georgia Technical College
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