Courtney Breay
Summary
Detail-oriented problem solver with 19 years of experience in fostering effective teamwork and collaboration. Committed to achieving optimal patient outcomes through a deep understanding of orthopedic surgical procedures, enhancing adaptability to the evolving needs of surgeons. Passionate about cultivating strong relationships that prioritize patient care and ensure the highest standards of service. A proactive approach to challenges drives continuous improvement in both individual and team performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- I worked primarily with the Orthopedic Trauma team. Gained a lot more knowledge and experience in pelvic trauma procedures. Had the opportunity to use knowledge gained from past experience to encourage residents, medical students, and new surgical technologists in their growth.
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
American Mobile Healthcare/Parker Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2023
- In this role I worked an off shift. I floated, gave breaks, helped with turnover, and assisted in putting away supplies and pulling instruments for the next day. This gave me an opportunity to get a variety of different surgeries through out the day, and keep my skills up.
PRN Certified Surgical Technologist
USPI/South Denver Surgery Center
07.2022 - 09.2023
- This surgery center services outpatient orthopedic surgeries. I spend most of time doing Sports Med cases, more specifically working with a hip preservation surgeon doing hip scopes. I enjoy this experience as it gives me the opportunity to maintain my skills in outpatient level cases.
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Aureus Medical/Swedish Hospital
03.2023 - 06.2023
- I spent a lot of time scrubbing in the Ortho Trauma and Burn/Plastics service lines. Swedish Hospital is a Level I trauma center in the Denver area and I had the opportunity to brush up on my trauma/high acuity case skills in the time I spent there.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Parker Adventist Hospital
07.2022 - 01.2023
- I worked weekend day shift in this role. This gave me the opportunity to scrub all different service lines, as we did urgent/emergent only cases on the weekends. During the week I helped out most often in DiVinci XI robot cases, gaining more knowledge and experience with the robot.
Certified Surgical Technologist - Float Pool
Centura Health
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Learned to be flexible working in different facilities, with different surgeons day to day. Continued to refine skills in total joint, ortho oncology, and ortho trauma procedures.
Surgical Tech Lead for Sterile Processing
Parker Adventist Hospital
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Facilitate the instrument needs between the operating room and the sterile processing department. Direct the sterile processing team in the specific and immediate needs of the OR. Work out problems with instrument needs and availability. Work with the OR team coordinators and Vendors on ordering new instruments and putting them into service. Create a daily needs list for scheduled cases and possible add on/trauma cases. Organize and maintain the instrument storage room. Create a team orientated relationship between the OR and sterile processing.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Parker Adventist Hospital
10.2016 - 02.2019
- Refine skills in all surgical services, as well as gain new skills and knowledge in services such as Plastics and ENT. Helped create and became a tech representative on a process improvement committee between the OR and Sterile Processing department. Developed a better understanding of how all of the periop departments work together.
Certified Surgical Technologist
University of Colorado Hospital
08.2008 - 10.2016
- Spent the first seven years on the Orthopedic team mainly focused on total joint replacements, ortho oncology, and ortho trauma. Worked as the ortho team tech service lead. Coordinated daily room assignments for the team. Worked with the Surgeons on case planning and equipment needs. Worked with the OR educator and taught a Trauma Preparedness class for the incoming nurses in the New Grad nursing program. Worked on a process improvement Trauma Committee to create better organization and flow in the Operating Room as the trauma service grew. Spent the last year on the Cardiac/Thoracic team gaining and refining the skills necessary to assist in the surgeries.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Good Samaritan Hospital
11.2006 - 05.2011
- Focused on building and refining the basic skills of a surgical tech; creating and maintaining a sterile environment/field, learning the steps of the cases and anticipating the needs of the surgeon. Learned all services; specialized in orthopedics and neuro/spine. Spent the most time doing sports medicine and total joint replacements.
Education
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College
Aurora, ColoradoSkills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Analytical problem solver
- Collaborative team player
- Detail-oriented organization
- Adaptable under pressure
- Effective communication
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
American Mobile Healthcare/Parker Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2023
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Aureus Medical/Swedish Hospital
03.2023 - 06.2023
PRN Certified Surgical Technologist
USPI/South Denver Surgery Center
07.2022 - 09.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Parker Adventist Hospital
07.2022 - 01.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist - Float Pool
Centura Health
10.2020 - 07.2022
Surgical Tech Lead for Sterile Processing
Parker Adventist Hospital
02.2019 - 10.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist
Parker Adventist Hospital
10.2016 - 02.2019
Certified Surgical Technologist
University of Colorado Hospital
08.2008 - 10.2016
Certified Surgical Technologist
Good Samaritan Hospital
11.2006 - 05.2011
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College
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