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Debra Anderson

Lillington,NC

Summary

Seasoned Certified Surgical Technologist with a proven track record at Cape Fear Valley Health System, adept in maintaining aseptic techniques and excelling in pre-surgical preparation. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and proficiency in equipment setup, ensuring efficiency and safety in the OR. Renowned for meticulous surgical counts and enhancing patient care standards.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist

Cape Fear Valley Health System
Fayetteville, NC
02.2022 - Current
  • Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
  • Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
  • Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
  • Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
  • Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

HCA Houston Healthcare
Warner Robins, GA
08.2018 - 12.2021
  • Prepared operating room equipment prior to surgical procedures; assisted surgeons during operations when necessary.
  • Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
  • Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
  • Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
  • Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
  • Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.

Surgical Technologist

Navicent Health Medical Center
Macon, GA
04.2016 - 04.2018
  • Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
  • Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
  • Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
  • Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
  • Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
  • Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
  • Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.

Surgical Technologist

Coliseum Medical Centers
Macon, GA
11.2010 - 11.2016
  • Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
  • Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
  • Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
  • Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
  • Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
  • Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
  • Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Taylor Regional Hospital
Hawkinsville, GA
08.2004 - 11.2010
  • Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
  • Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
  • Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
  • Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
  • Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
  • Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
  • Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical technology

Middle Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA
12.2002

High school - general

Bleckley County High School
Cochran, GA
05.1988

Skills

  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Good customer service skills
  • Medical Terminology
  • Passing surgical tools
  • Pre-surgical preparation
  • Surgical counts
  • Equipment set up and operation
  • Aseptic and sterilization techniques
  • Specimen collection
  • Safely disposing of needles

Certification

  • CPR Certification, 01/23/24- 01/31/26
  • Certified Surgical Technologist, 11/06/24- 11/06/26

Personal Information

  • Title: Surgical Technologist
  • Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist

Cape Fear Valley Health System
02.2022 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

HCA Houston Healthcare
08.2018 - 12.2021

Surgical Technologist

Navicent Health Medical Center
04.2016 - 04.2018

Surgical Technologist

Coliseum Medical Centers
11.2010 - 11.2016

Certified Surgical Technologist

Taylor Regional Hospital
08.2004 - 11.2010
  • CPR Certification, 01/23/24- 01/31/26
  • Certified Surgical Technologist, 11/06/24- 11/06/26

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical technology

Middle Georgia Technical College

High school - general

Bleckley County High School
Debra Anderson