Debbie Downs
Lucedale,MS
Summary
Dedicated Certified Surgical Technician with extensive experience at Singing River Hospital and George Regional Hospital. Proficient in surgical equipment operation and setting up complex procedures, while demonstrating strong motivational skills. Successfully assisted in diverse surgical cases, enhancing patient outcomes through meticulous attention to detail and safe sharps disposal practices.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technician
Retired
1977.01 - 2018.10
Surgical Technician with Singing River Hospital from Jan. 1977 til. Aug. 2006.
During this time frame, I was on the job train & Grand Fathered in. As far as being Certified which i did an On-line course for Certification in 2008. I also worked for Surgical Associates as their Surgical First Asst. of Pascagoula, Miss. for 8 years. I was also a Surgical Technician on the Heart Team for 5 years. Most of my experience is in Vascular, General, Thoracic, Endoscopic with some Orthopedic and Neuro but limited in the last 2. Very experience in Running the Camera on most Endoscopic cases. In August of 2006 til October 2018, I work in the Operating Room at George Regional Hospital in Lucedale, Miss. doing General, C-section, Vascular, Orthopedic and Endoscopic Cases.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pascagoula High School
Pascagoula, MSMississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gautier, MSSkills
- Surgical equipment operation
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Motivational skills
- Safe sharps disposal
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technician
Retired
1977.01 - 2018.10
High School Diploma -
Pascagoula High School
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College