Carissa Thomas
Waterford,MI
Summary
Organized and excited to learn as a new First Assist. I am successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Eager to accomplish my goals of maintaining a highly productive, efficient and quality-driven environment at all times.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Beaumont Hospital
09.2019 - Current
- Provide procedure and supply support has vascular and thoracic coordinator.
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using a wide range of tools, including retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons’ preferences or instruction.
- Completed needle, instrument and sponge counts and recorded inventories.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
Surgical First Assist Clinicals
Corewell Health Hospital
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided visualization of surgical site using manipulation of tissue, suctioning and irrigation.
- Help with necessary hemostasis.
- Foley catheterization and surgical site preparation.
- Assisted in surgical body plane closure and application of wound dressings.
- Reduced patient recovery time with diligent post-operative care and accurate wound dressing.
- Coordinated with surgical teams to ensure seamless communication and efficient workflow.
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Help position patient properly and safely for each procedure.
Medical Assistant
Oakland Gastroenterology Associates P.C
05.2011 - 06.2018
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Education
Certification - Surgical First Assist
Meridian Institute Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN04.2024
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Oakland Community College
Southfield, MI2019
Medical Assisting Certificate
Ross Medical Education Center
Brighton, MI2011
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Oakland Community College
Highland Lakes, MI2007
High School Diploma -
Mott High School
Waterford, MI2001
Skills
- EMR / EHR
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient scheduling
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Patient privacy and confidentiality
- Medical records management
- Passing surgical instruments
- Safe sharps disposal
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Wound Closure Techniques
- Patient positioning expertise
- Wound Dressing
- Tissue Handling
Timeline
Surgical First Assist Clinicals
Corewell Health Hospital
10.2023 - 04.2024
Surgical Technologist
Beaumont Hospital
09.2019 - Current
Medical Assistant
Oakland Gastroenterology Associates P.C
05.2011 - 06.2018
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Oakland Community College
Medical Assisting Certificate
Ross Medical Education Center
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Oakland Community College
High School Diploma -
Mott High School
Certification - Surgical First Assist
Meridian Institute Surgical Assisting
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