Deanna Jackson
Pike Road,AL
Summary
People-oriented team leader successful in monitoring performance, delegating work and motivating members. Versed in managing daily direction and team communication. Collaborative and resourceful professional dedicated to identifying needs to develop and deliver creative solutions. Adept in effectively managing day-today operations to ensure positive staff morale and patient satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vascular Team Leader/Surgical Assistant
Jackson Hospital and Clinic
Montgomery, AL
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
- Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify areas of improvement in the department's operations.
- Created training materials and conducted group trainings on new processes or procedures.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Jackson Hospital and Clinic
Montgomery , AL
05.2007 - Current
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Provided instruction on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incisions sites postoperatively.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to job responsibilities.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
Surgical Assistant
Jackson Hospital and Clinic
Montgomery , AL
07.2015 - 01.2023
- Provided assistance to surgeons, circulating nurses, and anesthesiologists with patient positioning, draping, and preparation of operative sites.
- Performed suturing techniques under direct supervision of a surgeon.
- Ensured that all necessary documents were completed accurately before each procedure.
- Assisted with post-operative wound care including packing, dressing changes, irrigation and debridement when needed.
- Assisted with minor office procedures such as suture removal, incision checks, biopsies.
- Confirmed proper functioning of equipment prior to use in order to avoid complications during operations.
- Communicated with patients after surgery to assess recovery and mitigate complications.
- Assessed patients, performed tests and documented preliminary medical histories.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Filed insurance claims forms in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
South University
Montgomery, AL11-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN06-2015
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL05-2007
Skills
- Documentation And Reporting
- Technical Support
- Team Supervision
- Overtime Management
- Complaint resolution
- Client Service
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Team Check-Ins
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Staff Training
Certification
- National Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist/Surgical First Assistant
Accomplishments
- Quarterly MVP Award
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Vascular Team Leader/Surgical Assistant
Jackson Hospital and Clinic
01.2023 - Current
Surgical Assistant
Jackson Hospital and Clinic
07.2015 - 01.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Jackson Hospital and Clinic
05.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
South University
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Gadsden State Community College