COURTNEY HAMM
Bloomingdale,GA
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Chatham Orhtopeadics
08.2020 - Current
- Assessed and maintained surgical instruments for optimal readiness during procedures.
- Assisted in positioning patients safely and efficiently on the operating table.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure adherence to sterile techniques and protocols.
- Prepared surgical sites by scrubbing, draping, and organizing necessary supplies.
- Monitored and restocked inventory of surgical tools and materials proactively.
- Trained new staff on best practices in surgical technology and safety standards.
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance efficiency during high-pressure situations.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- 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.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Surgical Technician
The Georgia Institute For Plastic Surgery
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Pull all supplies needed for cases prior to surgery date
- Set-up OR suite with supplies needed for cases
- Prepare instruments and equipment for surgery
- Maintain a sterile environment
- Assist the physician in surgery
- Clean up and discard biohazardous wastes appropriately
- Set up rooms with supplies needed for each individual case
- Pulled charts for that day and the next
- Assisted Doctor in rooms for checkups and consults
- Surgeries I Assisted in: Breast Augmentation, Blepharoplasty, Liposuction, Brazilian Butt Lift, Facelift, Carpel Tunnel Release, ORIF
Surgical Technician
Memorial Health University Medical Center
08.2014 - 01.2017
- On The Neurosurgical Team
- Most weeks helped the Orthopedic Team
- Pull all supplies needed for cases prior to surgery day
- Set-up OR suite with supplies needed for cases.
- Prepare instruments and equipment for surgery.
- Maintain a sterile environment.
- Assist the physician in surgery
- Clean up and discard biohazardous wastes appropriately.
- Set up rooms with supplies needed for each individual case
- Neuro and Ortho Surgeries I assisted in: Cortical Mapping for Brain Tumors, ACDF (anterior cervical discectomy and fusion), Aneurysm, Micro Disc, Craniotomies, ALIF (anterior lumbar interior body fusion), Chiari, Knee Replacements, ACL reconstruction, Kyphoplasty, total shoulder arthroplasty, and many more
Surgical Technologist
Palomar Medical Center
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Responsible for preparing the operating room for procedures
- Responsible for decontamination, assembly and sterilization of instruments as well as the decontamination of patient care equipment and supplies in the patient care areas
- Assembled and wrapped trays of sterilized instruments for medical procedures
- Assist the surgeon by passing instruments, holding retractor and other circulating duties as necessary
- Exercise a working knowledge of medical terminology, surgical terminology, and hand signals used during surgery
- Quickly and accurately setup counts without supervision.
- Provide a sterile field in accordance to aseptic techniques.
- Ensure the decontamination of instruments and equipment and properly dispose of contaminated materials
Surgical Technician
Balboa Naval Medical Center
11.2013 - 01.2014
- Provides assistance in C-Section deliveries, preparing tables, providing necessary materials and instruments. Assists RN with clean up and tear down post delivery
- Ability to open an operating room within two minutes in the event of a crash cesarean section
- Ability to open for a standard, planned surgical procedure in five minutes
- Prepare "ready-rooms" after discharges to prepare for any incoming admitted patients
- Stocking patient rooms, triage rooms, and operating rooms to ensure safe patient handling and readiness
- Exercise a working knowledge of medical terminology, surgical terminology, and hand signals used during surgery
- Quickly and accurately setup counts without supervision.
- Provide a sterile field in accordance to aseptic techniques.
- Ensure the decontamination of instruments and equipment and properly dispose of contaminated materials
- Assembled and wrapped trays of sterilized instruments for medical procedures
- Assist the surgeon by passing instruments, holding retractor and other circulating duties as necessary
Head Administrative Assistant / Patient Coordinator
Berkeley Oral Surgery
05.2006 - 10.2010
- Excellent communication skills-both verbal and written
- Scheduling experience
- Used Electronic Health Records for charts
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
- Proficient in multi-tasking
- Operate a multi-line telephone system
- Documented patient messages and send to appropriate staff as well as respond, reply, update and complete messaging task
- Used the scanner, fax machine, copier and email efficiently
- Safely and accurately handle payments, including cash and balance daily close
- Experience in Insurance and Medicaid billing
- Answer incoming calls and direct the caller to the proper person, taking messages when necessary
- Ensure all patient records are re-filed at the end of the day
Office Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Beverley Hills Institute
05.2003 - 06.2005
- Scheduled appointments
- Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient
- Greet patients when they enter or leave the office
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
- Maintain a clean and tidy waiting area and front desk area
- Verify patient insurance eligibility prior to appointment and ensure information is correct in patient’s files
- Assist with meeting office financial targets
- Answer incoming calls and direct the caller to the proper person, taking messages when necessary
- Ensure all patient records are re-filed at the end of the day
Head Administrative Assistant
Dr Paul E Chasan, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
03.2000 - 07.2002
- Assisted patients in a friendly and professional manner
- Checked existing and new patients into the office
- Maintained and managed patient records
- Billing out services and entering charges for patients
- Scheduled appointments
- Effectively handled patient request
- Kept the front desk area neat and professional
- Assisted the clinical team by bringing patients back and directing the flow
- Strong verbal, written and communication skills
- Ability to multitask, as well as manage time effectively
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
- Capable of working independently in an organized, detail-oriented fashion
- Highly professional, personable, and trustworthy
Education
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College-San Diego
San Diego, CA06.2014
None - Undergraduate
Marymount University
Pacific Palisades, CA06.1998
High school or equivalent - Undergraduate
Irvine High School
Irvine, CA06.1996
Skills
- Operating Room (5 years)
- Sterile Processing (5 years)
- Surgical Tech (5 years)
- Surgical Technologist (5 years)
- Aseptic techniques
- Critical thinking
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical assistance
- Basic life support
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Electronic charting
- Physical stamina
Certification
- BLS for Healthcare Providers
- March 2020 to March 2026
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Chatham Orhtopeadics
08.2020 - Current
Surgical Technician
The Georgia Institute For Plastic Surgery
01.2017 - 07.2017
Surgical Technician
Memorial Health University Medical Center
08.2014 - 01.2017
Surgical Technologist
Palomar Medical Center
01.2014 - 06.2014
Surgical Technician
Balboa Naval Medical Center
11.2013 - 01.2014
Head Administrative Assistant / Patient Coordinator
Berkeley Oral Surgery
05.2006 - 10.2010
Office Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Beverley Hills Institute
05.2003 - 06.2005
Head Administrative Assistant
Dr Paul E Chasan, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
03.2000 - 07.2002
None - Undergraduate
Marymount University
High school or equivalent - Undergraduate
Irvine High School
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College-San Diego
ASSESSMENTS
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
- Demonstrated ability to effectively mediate challenging situations
- Excellent ability to follow directions and complete tasks on time
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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