Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
2023 Values in Actions Honoree
Timeline
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Dawn Burney

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Driven Surgical Technologist with 24 years of experience in Ambulatory Surgical setting. Experienced in Orthopedics, ENT, Gynecology, Plastic/Cosmetics, Urological, and General surgery procedures. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety for patients and staff.

I look forward to contributing to team success and achieving positive results.










Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Ximed Ambulatory Surgery Center-Scripps Memorial
04.2000 - 10.2024
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
  • Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
  • Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
  • Mentored surgical tech students and oriented new employees
  • Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Resource for orthopedics and ENT surgery

Surgical Technologist

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
02.1988 - 04.2000

Experienced in Trauma, Cardiac, Neurosurgery, Gynecology, Orthopedics, General and Urology.


Working as a Technician for a Trauma Level I Operating Room for 12 years.


Mentoring student technicians and orienting new employees

































































Education

Associate of Arts - Surgical Technology

Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA
06-1983

Skills

  • Aseptic techniques
  • Critical thinking
  • Sterile technique proficiency
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Highly Skilled in the following surgical services: Gynecology, General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Plastic/Cosmetic, Urology
  • EPIC resource for physician preference card building and updating
  • Physical stamina
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • BLS Certified
  • Work prioritization
  • Excellent communication
  • Time management

Accomplishments


  • Built strong relationships with surgeons and learned set up preferences to streamline surgeries.
  • Resource for personnel in ENT and Orthopedics
  • Inserviced staff on new equipment


Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • DORA registered

2023 Values in Actions Honoree

Values in Actions is an award in which co-workers nominate fellow co-workers that demonstrate integrity and honesty in their job performance.

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Ximed Ambulatory Surgery Center-Scripps Memorial
04.2000 - 10.2024

Surgical Technologist

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
02.1988 - 04.2000

Associate of Arts - Surgical Technology

Spokane Community College
Dawn Burney