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Briaunna Bailey

Winston,GA

Summary

Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level surgical technician position to help launch career while achieving company goals. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Atlanta Reconstructive Center for Ankle and foot
Sandy Springs, GA
11.2023 - Current
  • Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
  • Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
  • Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
  • Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
  • Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
  • Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
  • Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
  • Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
  • Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
  • Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
  • Retrieved implants from storage area prior to start of procedure.
  • Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
  • Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
  • Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
  • Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
  • Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.

Surgical Technician

Ankle and Centers of America
, GA
11.2022 - 11.2023
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
  • Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
  • Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
  • Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
  • Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
  • Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
  • Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
  • Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
  • Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
  • Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
  • Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
  • Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
  • Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
  • Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
  • Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
  • Washed and sterilized equipment using germicides and sterilizers.
  • Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
  • Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
  • Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
  • Assisted in prepping and draping of surgical sites.
  • Prepared operating room with necessary instruments and supplies for procedures.

Sterile Processing Technician

Emory University Hospital
Decatur, GA
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
  • Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
  • Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
  • Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
  • Sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Delivery Associate

Amazon
Smyrna, GA
06.2019 - 12.2021
  • Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding delivery progress and route detours.
  • Inspected and monitored delivery vehicle and performed basic maintenance.
  • Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
  • Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
  • Answered customer questions regarding shipments.
  • Inspected and maintained gas, oil and water levels as well as tires, lights and brakes.
  • Communicated frequently with dispatch to relay route changes and delays impacting customer delivery timetables.
  • Conferred frequently with dispatch to meet delivery schedule targets and incorporate late adjustments.

Sterile Processing Technician (student)

Piedmont Newnan Hospital
Newnan, GA
08.2020 - 12.2020

Embroidery Assistant

Ua Brands
Lithia Springs, GA
06.2018 - 06.2019
  • Adjusted cutting techniques to work successfully with different types of fabrics and styles of garments.
  • Inspected finished pieces, verified specifications and assessed needs for machine adjustments to optimize products.
  • Repaired and replaced worn or defective parts and components using hand and powered tools.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.

Education

Certificate -

Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA
01.2021

Skills

  • Computerized tracking
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Case cart assembly
  • Decontamination and sanitation
  • Processing instruments
  • Pulling case carts
  • Delivering equipment
  • Recording test results
  • Sterilization procedures
  • Assembling packages
  • Decontamination procedures
  • Knowledge of Retina pan, Cataract pan ect
  • Aseptic and sterilization techniques
  • Safely disposing of needles
  • Passing surgical tools
  • Surgical counts
  • Preparing for surgeries
  • Workplace safety
  • Equipment set up and operation
  • Problem resolution
  • Customer service
  • Analytical

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Atlanta Reconstructive Center for Ankle and foot
11.2023 - Current

Surgical Technician

Ankle and Centers of America
11.2022 - 11.2023

Sterile Processing Technician

Emory University Hospital
07.2021 - 03.2022

Sterile Processing Technician (student)

Piedmont Newnan Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2020

Delivery Associate

Amazon
06.2019 - 12.2021

Embroidery Assistant

Ua Brands
06.2018 - 06.2019

Certificate -

Southern Crescent Technical College
Briaunna Bailey