Carrie Gresham
Summary
Dynamic OB Surgical Tech with a proven track record at HCA Lakeview Hospital, excelling in patient care and teamwork. Adept at maintaining sterile fields and anticipating surgeon needs during critical procedures. Recognized for attention to detail and problem-solving skills, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments. Committed to enhancing patient safety and comfort.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OB Surgical Tech
HCA Lakeview Hospital
03.2018 - Current
- Scrub for surgical procedures including Cesarean sections, D&C's, BTL's etc.
- Prepare and maintain surgical instruments, sterile field and supplies in the O.R.
- Responsible for assisting and collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists and RN's in obstetrical procedures.
- Perform scrub tech duties including selecting and passing appropriate sterile instruments to surgeons during procedures.
- Respond to assist in Obstetric emergencies, quickly and efficiently while providing support to the whole of the medical team while maintaining the sterile field.
- Attend and assist providers in vaginal deliveries.
- Responsible for checking and restocking the O.R. and Labor rooms with appropriate supplies.
- Setting up post-partum rooms and cribs with necessary items for both mother and baby.
- Assist R.N. with patient care duties including, vital signs, patient ambulation, showers, newborn baby baths, changing bed linens and caring for and feeding newborns.
- Greeting and interacting with patients, visitors and guests with a cheerful, courteous demeanor.
- Assembling patient charts.
- Charting and documenting tasks and procedures in a timely manner.
- Maintain a strong commitment to patient safety, privacy, dignity and comfort.
- Provide care in accordance with established policies and procedures of professional organizations that align with OB Tech duties, and that of the facility and its parent company.
Surgical Tech
ENT Center of Utah
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Medical Assistance duties to include, checking patients in pre-operatively, taking vitals, pre-operative paperwork and issuing medications.
- Assisting surgeons with various ear, nose and throat procedures as a surgical tech, passing instrumentation, maintaining the sterile field.
- Working with the surgical team, anesthesia and the RN for a successful post operative outcome.
- Central sterile duties including, scrubbing and washing instruments in preparation for the autoclave.
- Assembly and wrapping surgical sets.
- Monitoring patients post operatively, ensuring patient safety in preparation for discharge.
Clinical Rotation, Ambulatory Surgical Center
South Ogden Surgical Center
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Experience as first and second assist as a surgical tech in Orthopedic, Podiatry, ENT, Orthodontic and general surgical procedures.
- Experience in assembly of orthopedic instrumentation such as drills, saws, screws, plates, drivers etc.
- Back table and mayo stand set up in the O.R. for a variety of procedures.
- Maintaining sterile field.
- Gowning and gloving the surgeons and anticipating their needs during procedures.
- Cleaning and turning the O.R. for continual flow of cases.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Clinical Rotation, Labor & Delivery
St. Mark's Hospital
03.2017 - 03.2017
- Set up the O.R. for Obstetrical procedures, including, Cesarean sections etc.
- Prepared and set the back table and mayo stand with appropriate surgical equipment while maintaining the sterile field.
- Identified and anticipated surgeon's needs in procedure.
- First and second assist experience in surgical procedures.
- Prepared and set sterile vaginal delivery tables with necessary instrumentation for safe delivery for both Mother and baby.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Clinical Rotation, Central Sterile/Processing
McKay-Dee Hospital
11.2016 - 12.2016
- Identified instrumentation for surgical sets, assembled and prepared sets for sterilization.
- Assisted with clean wrap station.
- Worked on the contaminated side of processing including, cleaning all surgical instruments and sets that came directly from the O.R.
- Familiarized with utilization of the different machines for steam and gas sterilization.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Supervisor
Macy's Grocery Store
02.2008 - 11.2016
- Team leader to all cashiers.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Money accountability.
- Meat deli supervisor.
- Ordered and maintained stock for the meat deli.
- Met financial goal for the department as well as contribution to net for the store.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
9-1-1 Emergency Dispatcher
State of Utah
04.1995 - 06.2003
- Answered 9-1-1 emergency lines for police, fire and medical situations.
- Managed multiple communication channels simultaneously, including telephone lines, radio frequencies, and computer-aided dispatch systems for effective coordination among emergency units while tracking data in real time environments.
- Assessed situation and gave life-saving instructions and/or pre-arrival medical instruction.
- Maintained high levels of situational awareness during emergency situations, allowing for quick adjustments and accurate updates to responding units as needed.
- Handled and maintained all situations from in-progress armed bank robberies, high speed chases, shootings to CPR instructions to assist with cardiac patients.
- Handled challenging caller interactions professionally while remaining empathetic to individuals experiencing distress or panic during emergencies.
- Remained calm and professional under very stressful situations.
- Responsible for maintaining certain certifications with which to access private information through the FBI, DEA, Bureau of Criminal Identification and the national crime information center as well as state and local government.
- Coordinated with several agencies and jurisdictions and equipment to include, Lifeflight, AirMed, Search & Rescue, K-9 teams, S.W.A.T, Homicide task force and several others.
- Developed strong relationships with first responder teams through regular communication and mutual respect during emergency situations.
- Continuously updated knowledge of changing policies, procedures, and technologies within the 911 Emergency Dispatcher field through ongoing professional development opportunities.
Education
Associate Degree - Occupational Studies in Surgical Technology
Stevens-Henager College
Ogden, UT08-2017
No Degree - Peace Officer Standards And Training
Weber State University
Ogden, UT03-1994
No Degree - General Education Courses
Weber State University
Ogden, UT04-1992
High School Diploma -
Bonneville High School
Washington Terrace, UT06-1986
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient care
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Verbal communication
- Problem resolution
Accomplishments
- Certified Nursing Assistant - State of Utah, License # UT013121401936, expires 01/31/27
- Neonate Resuscitate (NRP) certified, expires 10/31/26
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified, expires 10/31/26
Certification
- Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society Inductee.
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Steven's-Henager College
Timeline
OB Surgical Tech
HCA Lakeview Hospital
03.2018 - Current
Surgical Tech
ENT Center of Utah
10.2017 - 03.2018
Clinical Rotation, Ambulatory Surgical Center
South Ogden Surgical Center
05.2017 - 07.2017
Clinical Rotation, Labor & Delivery
St. Mark's Hospital
03.2017 - 03.2017
Clinical Rotation, Central Sterile/Processing
McKay-Dee Hospital
11.2016 - 12.2016
Supervisor
Macy's Grocery Store
02.2008 - 11.2016
9-1-1 Emergency Dispatcher
State of Utah
04.1995 - 06.2003
Associate Degree - Occupational Studies in Surgical Technology
Stevens-Henager College
No Degree - Peace Officer Standards And Training
Weber State University
No Degree - General Education Courses
Weber State University
High School Diploma -
Bonneville High School
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