Burton Murphy
Jefferson City,TN
Summary
Meticulous Operating Room Assistant with 20 plus years of working alongside physicians and nurses to maintain safe, efficient ORs. Versed in all major General, ENT, Urology,OB/GYN, Endoscopic procedure protocols to offer predictive assistance to Surgeon. Tireless provider of quick, accurate technical and manual assistance in stressful situations.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Technician
Greenbrier Medical Center
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Participated in OR suite turnaround procedures such as cleaning and case cart management.
- Maintained equipment and supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures.
- Opened and distributed sterile supplies during medical procedures.
- Confirmed presence of required medical equipment prior to scheduled appointments.
- Adhered to universal precautions, applying aseptic techniques to operating room equipment and personnel.
- Participated in OR quality initiatives, providing constructive feedback to enhance future performance.
- Assisted in transporting patients, [Type] carts and equipment before and during surgical procedures.
Operating Room Technician
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Participated in OR suite turnaround procedures such as cleaning and case cart management.
- Maintained equipment and supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures.
- Opened and distributed sterile supplies during medical procedures.
- Confirmed presence of required medical equipment prior to scheduled appointments.
- Assisted in transporting patients, [Type] carts and equipment before and during surgical procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pikeville Medical Center
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Operating Room Technician
Appalachian Regional Healthcare
08.2001 - 02.2021
- Participated in OR suite turnaround procedures such as cleaning and case cart management.
- Maintained equipment and supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures.
- Adhered to universal precautions, applying aseptic techniques to operating room equipment and personnel.
- Assisted in transporting patients, [Type] carts and equipment before and during surgical procedures.
- Opened and distributed sterile supplies during medical procedures.
- Maintained functional knowledge of operational procedures to anticipate needs of surgeons.
- Delivered direct care to patients under supervision of charge nurse.
- Participated in OR quality initiatives, providing constructive feedback to enhance future performance.
- Confirmed presence of required medical equipment prior to scheduled appointments.
- Verified compliance with sterile field protocols, immediately reporting breaches to [Type] supervisor during procedures.
- Oversaw proper handling of specimens and cultures, complying with prescribed hospital procedure and [Area of certification] regulations.
- Supported patients during administration of anesthesia, monitoring factors such as [Type] and [Type].
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
- Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Performed post-operative care by moving patients to recovery and monitoring condition.
- Monitored patient vital signs to alert surgeons to any changes.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Completed continued education units yearly to stay up to date on surgical technology and meet organizational requirements.
- Kept accurate records of surgeries to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Operating Room Technician
Williamson Memorial Hospital
07.2000 - 08.2001
- Participated in OR suite turnaround procedures such as cleaning and case cart management.
- Maintained equipment and supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures.
- Adhered to universal precautions, applying aseptic techniques to operating room equipment and personnel.
- Assisted in transporting patients, [Type] carts and equipment before and during surgical procedures.
- Opened and distributed sterile supplies during medical procedures.
- Maintained functional knowledge of operational procedures to anticipate needs of surgeons.
- Delivered direct care to patients under supervision of charge nurse.
- Participated in OR quality initiatives, providing constructive feedback to enhance future performance.
- Confirmed presence of required medical equipment prior to scheduled appointments.
- Verified compliance with sterile field protocols, immediately reporting breaches to [Type] supervisor during procedures.
- Oversaw proper handling of specimens and cultures, complying with prescribed hospital procedure and [Area of certification] regulations.
- Supported patients during administration of anesthesia, monitoring factors such as [Type] and [Type].
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
- Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Consolidated Central Sterile Supervisor
Appalachian Regional Healthcare
05.1999 - 07.2000
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Operating Room Technician
Kim Surgical Clinic
01.1988 - 02.1997
- Participated in OR suite turnaround procedures such as cleaning and case cart management.
- Maintained equipment and supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures.
- Adhered to universal precautions, applying aseptic techniques to operating room equipment and personnel.
- Assisted in transporting patients, [Type] carts and equipment before and during surgical procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mingo County School of Practical Nursing
Delbarton, WV04.1998
High School Diploma -
Burch High School
Delbarton, WV06.1984
Skills
- Infection Control Protocols
- Google Drive
- Equipment Operation
- Invasive Procedures
- Collecting Medical Specimens
- Critical Thinking
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Safety Standards
- Active Learning
- Suturing
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Room Turnover
- Staff Meetings
- Equipment Inventory
- Supply Room Organization
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Patient Transport
- Instrumental Training
- Surgical Team Assistance
- OSHA Guidelines
- Safe Needle Disposal
- Safety Protocols
- Patient Confidentiality
- OB/GYN Procedures
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Sterilization Processes
- Workplace Safety
- Sterilize Equipment
- Emergency Situations
- Prioritizing Stat Orders
- Patient Positioning
- Specimen Collection
- Sterile Processing
- Equipment Inspection
- Inventory Management Procedures
- Preparing for Surgeries
- Passing Surgical Tools
- Basic Life Support
- Operational Processes
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Hand Surgery
- Suture Cutting
- Electronic Charting
- Case Cart Management
- HIPAA Proficiency
- Gowning and Gloving Procedures
- Floor Assignments
- Patient Health Information Access
- Supply Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Preparation and Assistance
- Hand Instruments
- Sports Medicine
- Incision Site Disinfection
- General Surgery
- Total Joint Replacements
- Instrument Preparation
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Endoscope Cleaning
- Wound Dressing
- Inventory Counts
Timeline
Operating Room Technician
Greenbrier Medical Center
08.2022 - 04.2023
Operating Room Technician
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 07.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pikeville Medical Center
03.2021 - 08.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse/Operating Room Technician
Appalachian Regional Healthcare
08.2001 - 02.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse/Operating Room Technician
Williamson Memorial Hospital
07.2000 - 08.2001
Consolidated Central Sterile Supervisor
Appalachian Regional Healthcare
05.1999 - 07.2000
Licensed Practical Nurse/Operating Room Technician
Kim Surgical Clinic
01.1988 - 02.1997
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mingo County School of Practical Nursing
High School Diploma -
Burch High School
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