Caroline Piemonte
Port Richey
Summary
Adept Surgical Coordinator with a proven track record at Tampa Bay Surgery Center, enhancing operational efficiency and patient care through expert surgical preparation and aseptic techniques. Demonstrated leadership in training staff and managing surgical inventories, complemented by strong communication skills and professionalism. Achieved significant improvements in infection control standards and surgical outcomes.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Coordinator
Tampa Bay Surgery Center
02.2023 - 02.2025
- Coordinated with facilities to set up surgeries for specific surgeons
- Assisted surgeons in preparing for procedures, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies were readily available.
- Worked closely with operating room staff to ensure proper setup and sterilization of instruments prior to each case.
- Managed inventory of surgical supplies, ordering new stock as needed to prevent shortages or delays in care provision.
- Resolved scheduling conflicts to maintain high-quality patient services.
Surgical Technologist
Tampa Bay Surgery Center
04.1992 - 02.2023
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
Opthalmic Assistant
Dr William Lazemby
01.1982 - 01.1992
- Trained new ophthalmic assistants on proper techniques for conducting examinations, resulting in a more efficient clinical staff overall.
- Administered eye medications for dilation and treatment.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy while handling sensitive medical information daily.
- Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment in alignment with safety procedures.
- Supported ophthalmologists during surgical procedures by preparing patients for surgery, sterilizing instruments, and passing required tools efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gulf High School
New Port Richey, FL05-1981
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Aseptic techniques
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Professionalism and confidentiality
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical assisting
- Instrument sterilization
- Healthcare compliance
- Leadership qualities
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Specialized surgical Instrumentation
Timeline
Surgical Coordinator
Tampa Bay Surgery Center
02.2023 - 02.2025
Surgical Technologist
Tampa Bay Surgery Center
04.1992 - 02.2023
Opthalmic Assistant
Dr William Lazemby
01.1982 - 01.1992
High School Diploma -
Gulf High School
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