Colleen Brandon
Crawfordsville,IN
Summary
Certified Surgical Technologist with more than 18 years of experience. Very well rounded in many specialty procedures. Detail oriented and possess knowledge and skills required to work as part of the surgical team. A critical thinker with the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon in a timely manner. Personable, hardworking, reliable, organized, and efficient are some of my strongest skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Prime Time Heath
Omaha, NE
01.2022 - Current
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Unity Surgical Center
Lafayette, IN
02.2014 - Current
- Prepare the operative suite for surgery by checking equipment and supplies needed
- Preceptor to new CST's
- Sterilize all instruments in the department
- Track inventory and order supplies on a weekly basis and keep accurate records
- Anticipate the needs of the surgeon, nurses, and anesthesiologist
- Provide excellent care and safety to the patient
- Set up sterile table, perform appropriate counts, assist in draping, passing sterile instruments, prepare sterile dressings and medications
- Adhere to infection-control and safety procedures.
Inspector/Packer
Landis Plastics Inc.
Monticello, Indiana
01.1994 - 04.2024
- Prepare merchandise for shipment
- Training new employees
- Assistant molding supervisor of up to 25 employees.
Cashier/Sales Associate
CVS Pharmacy
Monticello, Indiana
03.2005 - 02.2014
- Provide customers with excellent service and maintenance of the photo processor
- Cashier, developing photos, stocking, organizing.
Certified Surgical Technologist
IU Health White Memorial Hospital
Monticello, IN
08.2006 - 02.2014
- Thoroughly cleaned and sanitized workstations and equipment, disposing sharp waste into appropriate containers
- Prepare the operating room for procedure including equipment, instruments, and supplies needed
- Perform accurate counts, pass instruments, prepare medications and solutions, drape the sterile field, set up sterile table, correctly position and transfer patients, prep patient
- Preceptor to surgical tech students
- Sterilization of surgical instruments
- Anticipate the surgeon according to the preference cards and acquired skills.
Education
Associate of Applied Science-Surgical Technology -
Ivy Tech Community College
08-2006
General Education -
Frontier High School
06-1992
Skills
- Orthopedic Surgery
- GYN
- ENT
- General Surgery
- GI Endoscopy
- Plastic Surgery
- Robotic
- Urology
- Trama
Certification
- BLS Provider CPR-American Heart Association, 2024
- National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, 2006-present
- Association of Surgical Technologists 2005-present
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Prime Time Heath
01.2022 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Unity Surgical Center
02.2014 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
IU Health White Memorial Hospital
08.2006 - 02.2014
Cashier/Sales Associate
CVS Pharmacy
03.2005 - 02.2014
Inspector/Packer
Landis Plastics Inc.
01.1994 - 04.2024
Associate of Applied Science-Surgical Technology -
Ivy Tech Community College
General Education -
Frontier High School
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