Brandi Kelly
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 19 years of experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well versed in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients, assisting surgeons, anticipating and addressing surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery. Experienced in total joint replacement and orthopedics, ortho-neuro spine, craniotomies, general, OB/GYN, ENT, plastics, cataracts, basic GI and some urology. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist/CNA, Labor and Delivery
Wyoming Medical Center Banner
01.2023 - Current
- Minimize infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical equipment.
- Support smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Contribute to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arise during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Pass instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Position patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Maintain specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Gather and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Handle high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Ensure proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Reduce infection risks and protect patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Sterilize instruments and dispose of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of surgical technology.
- Create and maintain unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Demonstrate exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Decontaminate, clean, assemble, package, sterilize, store, and distribute reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Assist with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Setup, assist with vaginal deliveries and tear down.
- Assist RN with post-op care, bathe newborns, complete hearing screens and assist patients.
- Clerical duties include transfers and discharge of patients, setting up patient charts, birth logs, notarize paternity paperwork, collect and send medical records.
Surgical Technologist
Summit Medical Center
02.2015 - 08.2022
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Completed [Number] total joint replacement procedures per month.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of surgical technology.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Surgical Technologist
Mountain View Regional
03.2011 - 10.2014
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- SPD and GI
Surgical Technologist
West Park Hospital
02.2010 - 02.2011
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- SPD
Surgical Technologist
Riverton Memorial Hospital
08.2009 - 02.2010
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- SPD
Surgical Technologist
West Park Hospital
02.2008 - 02.2009
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- SPD
Education
Surgical Technology Program - Surgical Technologist
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX08.2007
Skills
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Patient preparation
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Safety protocols expertise
- Organizational abilities
- Sterile Technique Proficiency
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Infection control protocols
- Aseptic Techniques
- OB/GYN procedures
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Surgical Technologist/CNA, Labor and Delivery
Wyoming Medical Center Banner
01.2023 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Summit Medical Center
02.2015 - 08.2022
Surgical Technologist
Mountain View Regional
03.2011 - 10.2014
Surgical Technologist
West Park Hospital
02.2010 - 02.2011
Surgical Technologist
Riverton Memorial Hospital
08.2009 - 02.2010
Surgical Technologist
West Park Hospital
02.2008 - 02.2009
Surgical Technology Program - Surgical Technologist
North Central Texas College
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