Brittnee K. Purnell
Newark,DE
Summary
Meticulous Surgical Technician bringing practiced experience assisting with diverse operating room functions. Anticipates and addresses surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery. Models medical teamwork and physical stamina.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Penn Chester County Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Maintaining a sterile environment
- Gathering, counting, and arranging the equipment and surgical tools needed during the surgery
- Work alongside and assist surgeons, nurses, and other members of the health care team throughout a surgical operation
- Opening room, popping peeled packed & wrapped items/equipment, communicating needs & showing knowledge of the cases
- Positioning patient, assembling patient to monitors
- Picking cases as needed
Surgical Technician
Delaware County Memorial Hospital L&D
09.2018 - 11.2020
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction
- Supported surgeons during Cesarean Sections
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
- Managed operating room setup and maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools
- Worked with Registered Nurses and Surgical Technicians to maintain daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases
- Assisted Surgeons and Midwife's during vaginal labor
- Assisted Nursing staff with vitals on mom and baby
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures
- Position and reposition patients
- Perform instrument counts
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies
Surgical Technician
Pennsylvania Oral Surgery
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Secure and prepare all supplies required for surgical intervention
- Ensure the preparation and maintenance of the sterile and dirty field
- Help monitor patients during surgery
- Provide supportive care during and after procedure
- Collect and label specimens taken during surgical procedure
- Follow all federal, state and departmental safety procedures
Education
Surgical Technology Diploma - Surgical Technology
Star Career Academy
Philadelphia, Pa01.2014
High School Diploma - General Studies
Delaware Valley Charter School
Philadelphia06.2011
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Pharmacology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Excellent Planning and Problem solving Skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize Task
- Adhere to Code of Ethics Created by AST
Certification
CPR Certified
HIPAA/ OSHA Certified
Crossed- Trained in Endoscopy
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Penn Chester County Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Surgical Technician
Delaware County Memorial Hospital L&D
09.2018 - 11.2020
Surgical Technician
Pennsylvania Oral Surgery
10.2015 - 10.2017
High School Diploma - General Studies
Delaware Valley Charter School
Surgical Technology Diploma - Surgical Technology
Star Career Academy
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