BRANDI ROBINSON-MEYER
Manor,TX
Summary
Experienced Licensed Surgical Assistant with strong background in GYN, GEN, ENT, plastics. Adept in diverse traditional and robot-assisted procedures. Mission-oriented and committed to sustaining highest quality standards to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Surgical Assistant
Self-employed
05.2021 - Current
- Assisting surgeons during procedures.
- Helping position and drape the patient.
- Ensuring instrumentation is ready and sterile.
- Maintaining surgical equipment, performing routine checks and troubleshooting issues efficiently.
- Providing exposure and retraction.
- Collaborates with medical staff to enhance procedural workflows and improve patient outcomes.
- Helping the doctor throughout the procedure by anticipating their needs.
- Assisting in closing and dressing application.
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Ascension Seton Williamson
05.2021 - Current
- Assisting surgeons during procedures.
- Helping position and drape the patient.
- Ensuring instrumentation is ready and sterile.
- Maintaining surgical equipment, performing routine checks, and troubleshooting any issues efficiently.
- Providing exposure and retraction.
- Collaborates with medical staff to enhance procedural workflow and improve patient outcomes.
- Helping the doctor throughout the procedure by anticipating their needs.
- Assisting in closing and dressing application.
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Austin Community College
09.2016 - 12.2021
- Developed and delivered engaging course materials for diverse student populations.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking and student engagement.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with faculty to refine curriculum and improve instructional strategies.
- Evaluated students during clinical assignments at various medical facilities.
Certified Surgical Technologist- Float Pool
Ascension Seton
01.2012 - 05.2021
- Assisted surgical teams in preparing operating rooms and ensuring sterile environments.
- Managed instrument counts to maintain patient safety and prevent discrepancies during procedures.
- Collaborated with nurses and surgeons to streamline workflow and enhance surgical efficiency.
- Trained new staff on protocols, best practices, and equipment usage within surgical settings.
- Prepared case carts for the following days to ensure efficiency and flow.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ascension Seton Williamson
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Assisted in preparation and maintenance of surgical instruments and sterile environments.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow during procedures.
- Monitored and maintained inventory levels of surgical supplies and equipment.
- Trained new staff on best practices for sterilization techniques and surgical protocols.
- Prepared case carts for the following days to ensure efficiency and flow.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
05.2002 - 01.2008
- Assisted in preparation and maintenance of surgical instruments and sterile environments.
- Managed instrument counts to maintain patient safety and prevent discrepancies during procedures.
- Collaborated with nurses and surgeons to streamline workflow and enhance surgical efficiency.
- Trained new staff on protocols, best practices, and equipment usage within surgical settings.
- Prepared case carts for the following days to ensure efficiency and flow.
Certified Surgical Technologist-Traveller
Millenia Medical Staffing
02.2006 - 04.2006
- Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile environments.
- Monitored patient conditions throughout surgeries, ensuring safety and compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with surgeons and nurses to facilitate efficient workflow during operations.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Education
Certified Surgical First Assistant - First Assistant
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN11-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Austin Community College
Austin, TX08-2002
Skills
- Surgical equipment handling
- Laparoscopic procedures
- Operating room etiquette
- Wound dressing
- Professionalism and ethics
- Wound closure techniques
- Patient positioning expertise
- OB/GYN procedures
- Bandage application
- Surgical instrumentation
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Licensed Surgical Assistant
Self-employed
05.2021 - Current
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Ascension Seton Williamson
05.2021 - Current
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Austin Community College
09.2016 - 12.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist- Float Pool
Ascension Seton
01.2012 - 05.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ascension Seton Williamson
01.2008 - 01.2012
Certified Surgical Technologist-Traveller
Millenia Medical Staffing
02.2006 - 04.2006
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
05.2002 - 01.2008
Certified Surgical First Assistant - First Assistant
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Austin Community College