Carla Burrus
Certified Surgical Technologist
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 9 years experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in sports medicine, total joint replacement, general surgery and plastic surgery procedures, minium Vascular, GYN and C sections and ENT surgeries Orthopedic and Neuro procedures. Proven leader and instrumental in developing new total joint replacement programs and educating staff on new policies, procedures and equipment. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Trustaff Travel Nurses
Cincinnati, OH
12.2019 - Current
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Been a traveling surgical technologist since 2019
Surgical Technologist
Arkansas Children Hospital
Little Rock, AR
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Was one of my assignments
Surgical Technologist
CHS Northwest Medical Center
Rogers, AR
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Surgical Technologist
Winnie Palmer Hospital For Women And Babies
Orlando, FL
02.2021 - 08.2021
Surgical Technologist
Arnold Children's Hospital
Orlando, FL
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Westlake Medical Center
Austin, TX
04.2020 - 10.2020
Surgical Technologist
St Frances South
Tulsa, OK
11.2019 - 04.2020
Surgical Technologist
Regional Bayonet Medical Center
Hudson, FL
06.2015 - 11.2019
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Surgical Technologist
St Vincent Infirmary Medical Center
Little Rock, AR
07.2014 - 03.2015
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, AR07.2014
Skills
- Collecting Medical Specimens
- Setting Up Equipment
- Pre-Surgical Preparation
- Disposing of Biohazardous Waste
- Wound Dressing Techniques
- Preparing for Surgeries
- HIPAA Proficiency
- Sterile Field Preparation
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Arkansas Children Hospital
03.2022 - 06.2022
Surgical Technologist
CHS Northwest Medical Center
08.2021 - 03.2022
Surgical Technologist
Winnie Palmer Hospital For Women And Babies
02.2021 - 08.2021
Surgical Technologist
Arnold Children's Hospital
10.2020 - 02.2021
Surgical Technologist
Westlake Medical Center
04.2020 - 10.2020
Surgical Technologist
Trustaff Travel Nurses
12.2019 - Current
Surgical Technologist
St Frances South
11.2019 - 04.2020
Surgical Technologist
Regional Bayonet Medical Center
06.2015 - 11.2019
Surgical Technologist
St Vincent Infirmary Medical Center
07.2014 - 03.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Southeast Arkansas College
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