Brenda Peterson
Summary
Knowledgeable certified surgical technologist with 26 years of experience and expertise scrubbing a wide range of surgical specialties.
Reliable and compassionate with strong work ethic and attention to detail. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and sterile techniques, ensuring optimal patient safety and support during operations. Committed to contributing to high-quality surgical team and enhancing patient outcomes.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Intermountain Healthcare
03.2023 - Current
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
03.2019 - 03.2023
- Prepare operative suite, instrumentation, and supplies in advance of surgical procedures, referencing surgeon preference cards
- Collaborate with all surgical team members to ensure optimal surgical experience and outcomes for our patients, specifically time out initiatives, and patient safety protocols
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, ent, eye, and plastic surgery procedures
- Engaged in surgeon preference card management and adjustments
Certified Surgical Technologist
SCL Health System
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Worked with surgical team to maintain daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases
- Specifically, worked evening shift, participating in all surgical specialties, both elective and emergent procedures
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures
Certified Surgical Technologist
Scl Health
09.1992 - 07.2017
Hospital Corpsman /Surgical Technologist
United States Naval Reserve
07.1989 - 02.1997
- Supported mission of a field hospital unit as a surgical technologist
- Attended various duty stations, including Naples, Italy : Rota, Spain; and Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, California
- Assigned to medical support of forward air Marine detachment including triage, first aid, and routine basic medical care supervised by Naval nursing staff
- Maintained medical records in accordance with established Naval requirements
Education
Certificate of Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Community College of Denver
Denver, COHospital Ceriman - Surgical Technology
United States Naval Reserve
Skills
- Multi specialty experienced
- Emergent procedures
- Elective procedures
- Flexible scheduling
- Flexible work environment
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Professionalism and ethics
Certification
- CPR certification, 02/2020
- Board certified by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
- D.O.R.A. Surgical Technologist Registration
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Intermountain Healthcare
03.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
03.2019 - 03.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
SCL Health System
07.2017 - 03.2019
Certified Surgical Technologist
Scl Health
09.1992 - 07.2017
Hospital Corpsman /Surgical Technologist
United States Naval Reserve
07.1989 - 02.1997
Hospital Ceriman - Surgical Technology
United States Naval Reserve
Certificate of Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Community College of Denver
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