Crystal Wheeler
McLeansville,NC
Summary
Focused professional well versed in wide range procedures. Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Board certified by national board of surgical technology and surgical assisting.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Duke Health
Durham, NC
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted surgeons during operations by anticipating their needs and providing support.
- Maintained a sterile field to ensure patient safety throughout surgeries.
- Monitored and managed surgical equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Prepared surgical instruments and sterile supplies for surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to facilitate efficient surgical workflows.
- Educated new staff on sterile techniques and operating room protocols.
Nursing Assistant
Duke Health
Durham, NC
10.2009 - 08.2022
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Supported patient mobility through safe transfer techniques and equipment use.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address their needs and concerns.
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Educated patients on basic health practices during daily interactions.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow in the unit.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Education
Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC 04.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
UNCG
Greensboro, NC 08.2003 - 12.2006
Skills
- Surgical instrumentation
- Sterile techniques
- Operating room protocols
- Surgical equipment management
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Duke Health
07.2022 - Current
Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Wake Technical Community College
04.2021 - 08.2021
Nursing Assistant
Duke Health
10.2009 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
UNCG
08.2003 - 12.2006