Chelsea Bailey
Lubbock
Summary
Dynamic Certified Surgical Technologist with 20 years experience, recognized for enhancing patient safety through sterile technique mastery and effective surgical instrumentation. Proven ability to streamline workflow and improve team communication, fostering a collaborative environment. Committed to continuous professional development and adept at anticipating surgeon needs to optimize surgical outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare
08.2020 - 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.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Achieved consistent performance evaluations through dedication to excellence in patient care, teamwork, and adherence to established protocols.
- Improved team communication through active participation in pre-and post-operative discussions, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in department meetings and offering constructive feedback on surgical processes.
- Optimized inventory management processes by routinely assessing supplies levels and promptly ordering necessary items for successful surgeries.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
Assistant Heart Team Coordinator
UMC Hospital
05.2017 - 07.2020
- Delegated daily tasks, addressed employee questions and resolved scheduling issues.
- Managed team workload to reach targets for specific tasks.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks for optimal resource allocation and workflow efficiency.
- Served as a liaison between management and team members to address concerns and facilitate problem-solving initiatives.
- Improved team collaboration with regular meetings, progress updates, and transparent communication.
- Trained, motivated and guided on-boarding members.
- Worked with customer service representatives to handle escalated customer issues.
- Operated various machines used in production processes.
- Completed daily inspection of machines and equipment.
Certified Surgical Technologist
CMC Hospital
07.2014 - 03.2017
- 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.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Education
Certificate Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
South Plains College
Levelland, TX08-2005
Skills
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Professionalism and ethics
- Surgical equipment operation
- Sterile technique mastery
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Direct patient care
- Indirect patient care
- HIPAA proficiency
- Surgical instrumentation
- Equipment set up and operation
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Medical terminology proficiency
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- BLS
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare
08.2020 - Current
Assistant Heart Team Coordinator
UMC Hospital
05.2017 - 07.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist
CMC Hospital
07.2014 - 03.2017
Certificate Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
South Plains College
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