Brittany Holcomb
Grafton,OH
Summary
Motivated Surgical Assistant with over 17 years of operating room experience that offers a charismatic energy and commitment to working hard in the operating room. Knowledgeable in doing a variety of surgeries and having the commitment to life long learning.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Northern Ohio Surgery Center
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted in various types of orthopedic and spine surgeries.
- Supported surgeons in demonstrating quick thinking and adaptability under pressure for optimal patient outcomes.
- Utilized strong problem-solving skills for effective troubleshooting during unexpected intraoperative challenges.
- Conducted thorough pre-operative assessments to identify potential complications and ensure optimal surgical outcomes.
- Position patient safely and securely and do surgical prep.
- Provide Aid in exposure, hemostasis, and closure.
- Assisted in 8-10 shoulder surgeries a day and total hips and knees.
Certified Surgical First Assistant
UH Parma Medical Center
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Conduct pre-operative assessment on patient.
- Placing foley catheters, tourniquets, and prepping patient.
- Assisted in various types of surgeries such as orthopedic, vascular, general surgery, spine, gynecology or urology procedures tailoring assistance based on specific case requirements.
- Assist in general surgeries using the Da Vinci robot.
- Provide visualization of operative site by retracting and assist in hemostasis by ligating and tying off blood vessels.
- Utilizing appropriate suturing techniques for wound closures and applying appropriate dressing and drainage systems.
Certified Surgical Technologist/Certified Surgical Assistant
Saint Vincent Charity Medical Center
06.2007 - 11.2022
- Worked for twelve years as a surgical tech and three years as a surgical assistant at St. Vincent.
- Setup operating rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Scrubbed and assisted in many different surgeries including general, laparoscopic, orthopedic, spine, vascular, laparoscopic bariatric, podiatry, and GYN.
- Worked with Stryker Navigation and robot for total knees.
Education
Certificate - Surgical Assisting Technology
Stark State College
Canton, OH05-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH05-2007
Skills
Ability to communicate with professionalism and compassion when working with surgical team and patients
Friendly, positive attitude
Ability to work well under stressful situations
Highly motivated team player with over 17 years of OR experience
Great organizational and critical thinking skills
BLS Certified
Certification
- Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
- Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Northern Ohio Surgery Center
05.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical First Assistant
UH Parma Medical Center
11.2022 - 04.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist/Certified Surgical Assistant
Saint Vincent Charity Medical Center
06.2007 - 11.2022
- Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
- Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
- Basic Life Support
Certificate - Surgical Assisting Technology
Stark State College
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Lorain County Community College
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