Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Timeline

Brian Becker

Washington Regional Medical Center
Van Buren,Arkansas
15
years of professional experience

Experienced Lead Surgical Technologist with a proven track record of enhancing surgical outcomes through meticulous attention to detail, effective teamwork, and innovative problem-solving. Recognized for mentoring junior staff and implementing efficient systems.

Work History

Lead Surgical Technologist

7 Years 8 Months
Washington Regional Medical Center | 12.2018 - Current
  • Aided surgeons in anticipating needs and maintaining smooth workflow during operations.
  • Mentored junior surgical technologists in best practices and protocols to enhance team competency.
  • Developed and implemented inventory management system for surgical instruments, streamlining availability during procedures.
  • Assisted in evaluating and refining existing operational workflows to shorten turnaround times for surgeries.
  • Evaluated and refined operational workflows, reducing turnaround times for surgeries.

LPN Field Nurse

10 Months
Acsent Home Health | 02.2018 - 12.2018
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders to support patient safety and compliance.
  • Performed thorough patient assessments to recognize care requirements and create tailored care plans.
  • Worked closely with interdisciplinary teams to enhance and coordinate patient care across multiple settings.
  • Educated patients and families on health management techniques, fostering self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
  • Observed vital signs and clinical symptoms while documenting changes to alert medical staff of critical developments.
  • Implemented infection control measures, reducing risk of healthcare-associated infections in home environments.
  • Advocated for patients' rights and needs, ensuring access to essential resources and community support services.

Lead Surgical Technologist

6 Years
Sparks Regional Medical Center | 02.2012 - 02.2018
  • Led surgical teams in preparation and maintenance of sterile environments during procedures.
  • Assisted in the development of training materials for staff onboarding and continuous education.
  • Evaluated and streamlined operational workflows, resulting in reduced turnaround times for surgeries.
  • Collaborated with surgeons to anticipate needs, facilitating seamless workflow during operations.
  • Assisted in development of training materials for staff onboarding and continuous education.
  • Led surgical teams in the preparation and maintenance of sterile environments during procedures.

Education

- LPN

Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, AR | 07-2001

REFERENCES

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Skills

Surgical expertise
Surgical procedures
Preoperative preparation
Sterile technique
Aseptic techniques
Sterile field preparation
Instrument preparation
Equipment setup
Surgical counts
Passing surgical tools
Wound dressing
Infection control practices
OR preparation
Surgical gowning
Patient care
Mentoring
Staff education
Team collaboration
Critical thinking
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Time management
Attention to detail
Team collaboration
Decision-making

Timeline

Lead Surgical Technologist

Washington Regional Medical Center
12.2018 - CurrentRead More

LPN Field Nurse

Acsent Home Health
02.2018 - 12.2018Read More

Lead Surgical Technologist

Sparks Regional Medical Center
02.2012 - 02.2018Read More

Arkansas Tech University

from LPN
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Brian Becker