Cassandra Nobles
Pink Hill,NC
Summary
- Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
- Motivated Surgical Technologist adept at handling instruments, supplies, and equipment for non-invasive to minimally invasive procedures. Well versed in all operating room activities with a commitment to upholding the highest standard of sterile technique during procedures. Excited to bring 16 years background to growing organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ecu medical center
Greenville, NC
09.2005 - Current
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
- Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
- Worked with internal departments and personnel to ensure availability of instruments and equipment.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
Certified Surgical Technician
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
Raleigh, NC
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided direct patient care before, during and after surgical procedures.
- Assisted with the draping of patients in a sterile manner.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up sterile field and equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of supplies used during surgeries.
- Performed counts of sponges, needles and instruments according to established protocols.
- Organized operating room for efficient workflow prior to surgery commencing.
- Monitored vital signs, blood loss and fluid balance during surgical procedures.
- Ensured that all necessary items were available at the start of each procedure.
- Assisted surgeons by passing instruments or other materials needed during operations.
- Provided assistance to nurses in preparing patients for surgery.
First Assistant
Boyette Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Greenville, NC
10.2013 - 01.2022
- Created and maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks.
- Provided surgical support to help Dr. Boyette execute safe operations and procedures resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Helped prepare team by assisting with gowning and gloving of staff.
- Dressed wounds with antiseptic compounds and sterile coverings to protect surgical sites and promote healing.
- Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Help position, prep and drape the patient.
Education
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC06.2005
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Work ethic
- Supervision
- Analytical
- Decision-making
- Computer skills
- PPE use
- Collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Transporting patients
- HIPAA proficiency
- Equipment set up and operation
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- General Cases
- Orthopedic Cases
- Vascular Cases
- Thoracic Cases
- Cardiac Cases
- Working collaboratively
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
12.2022 - 03.2024
Certified Surgical Technician
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
02.2022 - 11.2022
First Assistant
Boyette Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
10.2013 - 01.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ecu medical center
09.2005 - Current
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Lenoir Community College