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Brandy Phillips-Heslen

Vancouver

Summary

Experienced Surgical Technologist with 19 years of expertise in ambulatory and hospital settings. Specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, orthopedic trauma, neurological surgery, urologic surgery, robotic surgery, general surgery, and plastic surgery procedures. Seeking to advance career with a dynamic organization that values professional growth and offers opportunities for advancement.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist

Tuality Community Hospital
10.2023 - Current
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care throughout the entire perioperative process.
  • Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
  • Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
  • Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
  • Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Adventist Health System
05.2023 - Current
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
  • Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
  • Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
  • Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
  • Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.

Certified Surgical Technologist

AMN Healthcare
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.

Travel Surgical Technologist

Aya Healthcare
04.2022 - 04.2023
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, Urologic, Robotic, Vascular and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Streamlined instrument setup for surgeries, reducing time spent in the operating room and improving overall efficiency.
  • Provided support during emergency situations by quickly responding to critical needs and assisting in life-saving procedures.
  • Assisted in various types of surgeries, showcasing versatility as a Travel Surgical Technologist across multiple specialties.
  • Collaborated closely with surgeons and nurses to ensure seamless communication and teamwork during operations.

Surgical Technologist

Southwest Regional Surgery Center
01.2018 - 10.2021
  • Set up equipment, tools, and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeon's preference cards
  • Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures
  • Clean and turn over operating rooms for each case
  • Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
  • Scrub cases in all Surgical Specialties, Orthopedic, Neurology, Plastics, General
  • Orthopedic Specialty, Totals, Smith & Nephew, Stryker, Zimmer, Depuy, Mako
  • Neurology Specialty, Mobi-C, Medtronic, Synthes, Globus


Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Set up equipment, tools, and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeon's preference cards
  • Count and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures
  • Clean and turn over operating rooms for each case
  • Hand Instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
  • Scrub cases in all Surgical Specialties, Orthopedic, Neurology, Plastics, General, Urology, Vascular and Robotic.

Surgical Technologist

Pacific Surgical Institute
02.2008 - 10.2016
  • Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Orthopedic, Urology, General and Plastics.

Surgical Technologist

Pacific Rim Surgery Center
12.2006 - 02.2008
  • Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.

Surgical Technologist,

Bellingham Ear Nose And Throat Clinic
05.2006 - 01.2007
  • Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.

Education

Surgical Technology

Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, WA

Skills

  • Strong Orthopedic Specialty
  • Strong Neurology Specialty
  • Knowledge in all surgical areas
  • Sterile processing experience
  • Time Management Skills
  • Creative Problem solving skills
  • Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
  • Infection Control Standards
  • Manage Sterile Field
  • Pre- and post-surgical counts
  • Safe sharps disposal
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Surgical equipment operation

Certification

  • CST - Certified Surgical Technologist

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist

AMN Healthcare
09.2024 - 01.2025

Certified Surgical Technologist

Tuality Community Hospital
10.2023 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

Adventist Health System
05.2023 - Current

Travel Surgical Technologist

Aya Healthcare
04.2022 - 04.2023

Surgical Technologist

Southwest Regional Surgery Center
01.2018 - 10.2021

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2019

Surgical Technologist

Pacific Surgical Institute
02.2008 - 10.2016

Surgical Technologist

Pacific Rim Surgery Center
12.2006 - 02.2008

Surgical Technologist,

Bellingham Ear Nose And Throat Clinic
05.2006 - 01.2007

Surgical Technology

Bellingham Technical College

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