Cheryl Cove

Dedicated, CST with 14 years of hospital experience in labor and delivery.

Known for reliability, professionalism, and proactive approach to workplace challenges. Adept at surgical assistance, patient care and fostering teamwork.

Key Achievements &Skills: first-assisted doctors during surgeries, demonstrating strong surgical support.

Newborn care: Collaborated with nurses in the nursery to bathe newborns and perform hearing screenings.

Clinical Testing: Conducting bilirubin tests and monitoring vitals for both infants and mothers.

Advocacy & Teamwork: Proactively addressed workplace dynamics to foster a respectful and collaborative environment.

• Educated patients on pre-surgery requirements, such as fasting protocols or medication adjustments, resulting in fewer complications on the day of the procedure.
• Handled urgent requests effectively, prioritizing cases requiring immediate attention while also balancing routine surgery demands appropriately.
• Arranged pre-operative and post-operative appointments for surgical patients.
• Expertly managed planning, scheduling, and coordination of outpatient procedures.
• Maintained strict confidentiality in handling sensitive patient information, adhering to HIPAA guidelines and clinic policies.
• Coordinated surgical team schedules for seamless procedure planning and execution.
• Implemented digital scheduling system, enhancing accuracy and accessibility of surgery dates.

• 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.
• Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
• Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
• Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning labor and delivery procedures for optimal efficiency.

• 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.
• Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
• Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
• Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
• Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.

• Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
• Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during 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.
• Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.

• Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
• Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
• Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
• Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
• Maintained high infection control standards.
• Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in department meetings and offering constructive feedback on surgical processes.

• 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.
• Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
• Optimized inventory management processes by routinely assessing supplies levels and promptly ordering necessary items for successful surgeries.

• Efficiently managed high volume caseloads while maintaining meticulous attention to detail in scheduling logistics and documentation.
• Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, protecting the privacy of patient information at all times.
• Enhanced surgical team communication by maintaining accurate schedules and promptly addressing any changes or concerns.
• Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
• Served as a liaison between patients, families, clinicians, and hospital staff throughout the entire surgical process.
• Conducted thorough chart reviews prior to surgery, identifying potential issues or discrepancies requiring resolution before proceeding with procedures.
• Worked closely with operating room staff to ensure proper setup and sterilization of instruments prior to each case.
• Streamlined patient check-in process for surgical appointments, reducing wait times and increasing satisfaction.

• 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.
• Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
• Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
• Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.