Breanna Paulson
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Accomplished Surgical Technologist with a proven track record at Sentara Healthcare, excelling in maintaining high infection control standards and enhancing surgical team efficiency. Demonstrates exceptional aseptic techniques and patient care, alongside strong organizational abilities and teamwork. Known for significantly minimizing infection risks and improving patient experiences during surgical procedures. I have experience with many different specialities including robotics and neurosurgery. I have worked many different shifts as well as done a lot of trauma.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Sentara Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
Childcare Provider
Self
03.2020 - 02.2024
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
Surgical Assistant
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
06.2013 - 10.2019
- Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
Education
Diploma In Surgical Technology - Surgery
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Chesapeake, VA05.2013
Skills
- Aseptic Techniques
- Sterile Technique Proficiency
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Equipment set up
- Anatomy Understanding
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Surgical Procedure Familiarity
- Organizational abilities
- Workplace Safety
- Wound Dressing
- OB/GYN procedures
- Specimen Collection
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Patient confidentiality
- Wound Closure Techniques
- Transporting patients
- Preoperative preparation
- Patient positioning expertise
- Patient transportation
- Medication Administration
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Patient Positioning
- Basic Life Support
- Equipment Operation
- Surgical Technologist
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- CPR/AED
- Safety Procedures
- Relationship Building
- Work Prioritization
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Sentara Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
Childcare Provider
Self
03.2020 - 02.2024
Surgical Assistant
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
06.2013 - 10.2019
Diploma In Surgical Technology - Surgery
Sentara College of Health Sciences
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