Charmaine Gumbs
Winter Haven ,FL
Summary
Professional surgical technologist with comprehensive expertise in surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient care. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, adapting seamlessly to changing needs in high-pressure environments. Proficient in instrument handling, surgical field preparation, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, resourceful, and prepared for pivotal roles in surgical settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
HCA Poinciana Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Plessen Medical Center
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center
07.2010 - 05.2016
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technician
High Tech Institute
Orlando, Fl 12-2009
Skills
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Professionalism and ethics
- Surgical equipment operation
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Surgical counts
- Passing surgical tools
- Equipment set up and operation
- Surgical instrumentation
- Preparing for surgeries
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Safely disposing of needles
Certification
- Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
HCA Poinciana Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Plessen Medical Center
10.2018 - 06.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist
Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center
07.2010 - 05.2016
- Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Associate of Science - Surgical Technician
High Tech Institute
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