Christie Humphreys
Spencer,WV
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional seeking an Nurse Extern position that offers challenges and diversity while leveraging extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in the healthcare field. Proficient in surgical procedures, patient care, and maintaining sterile environments, with a strong emphasis on instrument sterilization and effective communication to enhance surgical team performance. Demonstrated ability to ensure seamless operations and prioritize patient safety during surgeries. Completed the first clinical rotation, showcasing a commitment to continuous learning and professional development in nursing.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Charleston Surgical Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- 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.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
Materials Manager/Lead Tech
Central Valley Surgical Center
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Materials Management, Writing Policy's and Procedures, Updating Sterilization to current ANSI/AAMI St 79 standards in a cost effective way. Preparing facility for AAAHC inspection. Setting up rooms for cases, scrubbing cases, turn overs. Looking for cost effective ways to help run the facility.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize excess or obsolete inventory.
- Monitored safety stock levels and established order policies to balance inventory availability with minimal investment.
- Managed subordinates and gave directives, drafted schedules and comprehensively evaluated performance.
- Maintained material control and information systems, supporting manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand.
- References, Available upon request.
Owner Expert
Estates.com LLC
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Prepare and Liquidate contents of homes, businesses, and properties.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
Surgical Technologist
Kern Medical Surgery Center
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Responsible for setting up, scrubbing, and turnover of cases.
Sales Associate
Expert Estates
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Prepare and Liquidate contents of homes, businesses, and properties
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Managed conflict resolution with dissatisfied customers professionally, resulting in improved customer retention rates.
Surgical Technologist
Bakersfield Surgery Center LLC
10.2009 - 01.2015
- Responsible for setting up, scrubbing and turnover of cases. Caseloads included General, Orthopedic, Cysto, Vascular, Podiatry, Plastics, and Pain Management. In charge of materials management, and implant orders. Worked extensively in the Sterile Processing Department.
Surgical Technologist
Southwest Surgery Center
10.2000 - 10.2009
- Responsible for setting up, scrubbing and turnover of cases. Caseloads included General, Orthopedic, Vascular, Podiatry, Plastics, Eye, and Pain Management. In charge of materials management, and implant orders. Worked extensively in the Sterile Processing Department.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing, Presidents List
West Virginia Junior College
Charleston, WV11-2026
Associates - Applied Technology - Surgical Technologist
The Bryman School
Phoenix, AZ01.2000
Skills
- Materials Management
- Aseptic Technique
- Ophthalmology Experience
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Infection Control Training
- Patient Care
- Vital Signs
- Medical Terminology
- Management
- Communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Workplace safety
Certification
BLS Certification
Nationally Certified Surgical Technician, NCST
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Charleston Surgical Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Materials Manager/Lead Tech
Central Valley Surgical Center
10.2022 - 01.2024
Surgical Technologist
Kern Medical Surgery Center
06.2022 - 12.2023
Owner Expert
Estates.com LLC
01.2019 - 01.2024
Sales Associate
Expert Estates
01.2016 - 01.2019
Surgical Technologist
Bakersfield Surgery Center LLC
10.2009 - 01.2015
Surgical Technologist
Southwest Surgery Center
10.2000 - 10.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing, Presidents List
West Virginia Junior College
Associates - Applied Technology - Surgical Technologist
The Bryman School
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