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Christy Carraway KCSA, CSFA, CST

Murray,KY

Summary

Board Certified Surgical First Assistant with years of experience in the surgical field. Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure as a Surgical Assistant. Highly-motivated, team-oriented and compassionate, with a wide variety of experience in different specialties including but not limited to; General, Bariatric, Vascular, Orthopedic, OB-GYN and Robotic da Vinci Surgical System.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Surgical First Assistant

Murray Calloway County Hospital
Murray, KY
09.2016 - Current
  • Providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, wound closure, and other perioperative functions to help surgeons and surgical team carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
  • Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
  • Verified identity of patient or operative site.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
  • Minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation and clamping of blood vessels.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Murray Calloway County Hospital
Murray, KY
08.2014 - Current
  • Heavy experience in Vascular, General, ENT, and OB-GYN, Assume responsibility for setting up and passing instruments, holding retractors, assisting the surgeon, and assisting with circulating duties as necessary Observe and maintain aseptic technique at all times; Assist in preparing the operating room for procedure, obtaining needed equipment and supplies; Maintain working knowledge of assembly and function of surgical instrumentation and equipment; Assist with skin preparation and draping of patient; Complete required sponge, needle and instrument counts; Gown and glove members of the surgical team; Anticipate the needs and instruments of the surgeon during an operation; Handle and care for surgical specimens according to policy/procedure; Take mandatory call as assigned.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.

Customer Service Manager

Howard Distributing Inc
Mayfield, KY
01.2008 - 04.2012
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Followed through with client requests to resolve problems.
  • Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
  • Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
  • Assisted with pricing questions, inventory availability and changes to existing order and shipping information.

Education

NBSTSA Board Certified - Surgical Assisting

Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN
2017

NBSTSA Board Certified - Surgical Technology

West Kentucky Community And Technical College
Paducah, KY
2014

Associate of Science - Business Management -

Mid-Continent University
Mayfield, KY
2009

Skills

  • Resourceful team player
  • Wide range of clinical experience
  • Quick learner
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Compassionate professional
  • Works effectively under pressure
  • Dedicated to integrity & patient safety
  • Emergency Situations
  • Pre-Surgical Preparation
  • Medication Administration
  • Wound Dressing
  • Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts

Certification

  • Licensed Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure - Surgical Assistant, Certification# SA379
  • NBSTSA Board Certified Surgical First Assistant, Certification# 168736
  • NBSTSA Board Certified Surgical Technologist, Certification# 125268
  • BLS Certified


Timeline

Certified Surgical First Assistant

Murray Calloway County Hospital
09.2016 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

Murray Calloway County Hospital
08.2014 - Current

Customer Service Manager

Howard Distributing Inc
01.2008 - 04.2012

NBSTSA Board Certified - Surgical Assisting

Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting

NBSTSA Board Certified - Surgical Technology

West Kentucky Community And Technical College

Associate of Science - Business Management -

Mid-Continent University

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