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Danielle Maxey

Certified Surgical Technologist
Mahomet,IL

Summary

Reliable and compassionate individual with strong work ethic and attention to detail. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and sterile techniques, ensuring optimal patient safety and support during operations. Committed to contributing to high-quality surgical team and enhancing patient outcomes.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Trustaff
Houston, TX

Certified Surgical Technologist
02.2020 - 06.2020

Job overview

Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.

  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Improved team communication through active participation in pre-and post-operative discussions, resulting in better patient outcomes.
  • Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
  • Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
  • Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
  • Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
  • Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care throughout the entire perioperative process.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Optimized inventory management processes by routinely assessing supplies levels and promptly ordering necessary items for successful surgeries.
  • Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.
  • Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
  • Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
  • Achieved consistent performance evaluations through dedication to excellence in patient care, teamwork, and adherence to established protocols.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in department meetings and offering constructive feedback on surgical processes.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
  • Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
  • Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
  • Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes.
  • Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
  • Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
  • Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.

NursesRx
Madison , WI

Certified Surgical Technologist
08.2019 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Improved team communication through active participation in pre-and post-operative discussions, resulting in better patient outcomes.
  • Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
  • Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
  • Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
  • Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
  • Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care throughout the entire perioperative process.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Optimized inventory management processes by routinely assessing supplies levels and promptly ordering necessary items for successful surgeries.
  • Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.
  • Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
  • Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
  • Achieved consistent performance evaluations through dedication to excellence in patient care, teamwork, and adherence to established protocols.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in department meetings and offering constructive feedback on surgical processes.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
  • Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
  • Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
  • Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes.
  • Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
  • Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
  • Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.

Northeast Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX

Certified Surgical Technologist
06.2017 - 03.2019

Job overview

  • Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Improved team communication through active participation in pre-and post-operative discussions, resulting in better patient outcomes.
  • Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
  • Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
  • Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
  • Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
  • Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care throughout the entire perioperative process.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Optimized inventory management processes by routinely assessing supplies levels and promptly ordering necessary items for successful surgeries.
  • Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.
  • Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
  • Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
  • Achieved consistent performance evaluations through dedication to excellence in patient care, teamwork, and adherence to established protocols.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in department meetings and offering constructive feedback on surgical processes.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
  • Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
  • Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
  • Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes.
  • Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
  • Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
  • Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.

St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital
San Antonio , Texas

Certified Surgical Technologist
08.2013 - 06.2017

Job overview

  • Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Improved team communication through active participation in pre-and post-operative discussions, resulting in better patient outcomes.
  • Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
  • Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
  • Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
  • Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
  • Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care throughout the entire perioperative process.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Optimized inventory management processes by routinely assessing supplies levels and promptly ordering necessary items for successful surgeries.
  • Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.
  • Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
  • Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
  • Achieved consistent performance evaluations through dedication to excellence in patient care, teamwork, and adherence to established protocols.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in department meetings and offering constructive feedback on surgical processes.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
  • Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
  • Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
  • Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes.
  • Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
  • Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
  • Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.

Education

Baptist School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TX

Associate Degree from Surgical Technology
01.2010 - 12.2012

Palo Alto College
San Antonio, TX

Associate of Applied Science from Pre-Nursing
01.2008 - 01.2010

Skills

Anatomy Knowledge

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Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist

Trustaff
02.2020 - 06.2020

Certified Surgical Technologist

NursesRx
08.2019 - 01.2020

Certified Surgical Technologist

Northeast Baptist Hospital
06.2017 - 03.2019

Certified Surgical Technologist

St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital
08.2013 - 06.2017

Baptist School of Health Professions

Associate Degree from Surgical Technology
01.2010 - 12.2012

Palo Alto College

Associate of Applied Science from Pre-Nursing
01.2008 - 01.2010
Danielle MaxeyCertified Surgical Technologist