Danny Lockman
Evergreen
Summary
Surgical assistant with 10 years of experience and 13 years as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). Proficient in a wide range of procedures including trauma, vascular, robotic, orthopedic, podiatric, obstetrics/gynecology, and general surgery. Demonstrated ability to support surgical teams effectively and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CSFA
Sky Ridge Medical Center
Denver
09.2015 - Current
- Ready patients for surgery, such as positioning, and preparing the incision sites.
- Provide exposure for the surgeon during surgery using retractors, sponges, and suctioning equipment.
- Apply dressings, sutures, staples, clips, drainage systems, clamping, or cauterizing blood vessels to control bleeding.
- Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure patient readiness for surgery.
Surgical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
Denver
01.2019 - 03.2023
- Ready patients for surgery, such as positioning, helping with blocks, and preparing the incision sites.
- Provide exposure for the surgeon during surgery using retractors, sponges, and suctioning equipment.
- Applying dressing, sutures, staples, clips and drainage systems and clamping, or cauterizing blood vessels to control bleeding.
- Assisting the surgical team with gowning or gloving and passing instruments or supplies to surgeon.
CST/CSFA
Northeast Methodist Hospital
San Antonio
10.2012 - 09.2015
- Preparing the operative suite and patient for surgery by checking and gathering supplies, equipment, and instruments.
- Anticipates surgeons needs by holding/passing instruments to the doctors and assistants.
- Maintaining a proper sterile environment throughout the entire procedure.
- Taking heart call on the weekends to cover any heart surgeries.
CST
Baptist Medical Center
01.2011 - 04.2012
- Vascular and heart team including peripheral vascular cases on all extremities.
- Participated in heart call once a month.
- Prepared operating suite for surgery including positioning the patient and setting up the sterile field.
- Assisting the surgeon during the surgery with excellent communication and knowledge of each surgery.
Education
NBSTSA certified - Surgical assisting
Meridian School for surgical assisting
04.2015
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Baptist School of health professions
12.2010
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Able to act quickly and accurately and under emergency situations
- Good communication skills
- Excellent team player
- Positive and efficient attitude
- Profound dexterity and coordination
Certification
- CSFA till 4/2027
- BLS certified till 7/2027
Accomplishments
Deans list 2010 Baptist School of health professions
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
01.2019 - 03.2023
CSFA
Sky Ridge Medical Center
09.2015 - Current
CST/CSFA
Northeast Methodist Hospital
10.2012 - 09.2015
CST
Baptist Medical Center
01.2011 - 04.2012
NBSTSA certified - Surgical assisting
Meridian School for surgical assisting
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Baptist School of health professions
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