Dennis Sherman
Fremont,OH
Summary
. Skilled Surgical First Assistant offering more than 30 years of experience and well versed in Orthopedic and General surgical procedures. Adept at orienting and training technical staff and implementing policies to streamline workflow. Excited to bring expertise to growing organization offering room for advancement. Hold current CPR and Basic Life Support certifications.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist/Certified Surgical First Assistant, Orthopedic Services Coordinator
Firelands Regional Medical Center
Sandusky, OH
11.2016 - Current
- Minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation and clamping of blood vessels.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging and suctioning surgical sites.
- Quickly responded to emergency situations during procedures with life-saving aid.
- Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings.
- Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance.
- Saved $100,000 by researching and implementing cost-saving initiatives and creating fresh new approaches to long-standing problems.
- Worked with Orthopedic and General Surgeons to resolve problems, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service.
Certified Surgical Technologist/Certified Surgical First Assistant
HB Magruder Hospital
Port Clinton, OH
11.2004 - 11.2016
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Selected and purchased equipment for Orthopedic and General surgical procedures.
- Liaised between Administrative department and operating room teams, ensuring availability of requisite instruments and equipment, including loaned and specialty devices.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools, including retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning Orthopedic and General Surgical procedures for optimal efficiency.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Worked with Surgical Coordinators to maintain daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Van Wert County Hospital
Van Wert, OH
09.1999 - 11.2004
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools, including retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Kept detailed records of post-operative instrument reconciliations and overall care procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Certified Surgical Technologist
The Bellevue Hospital
Bellevue, OH
11.1989 - 09.1999
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
- Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools, including retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH11.1989
Skills
- Speaking
- MEDITECH Software
- Electronic Medical Records Management
- Surgical Counts
- Surgical Procedures
- Surgery
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Infection control protocols
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Specimen collection
- Patient transportation
- Electronic Charting
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Direct patient care
- Suturing
- Passing surgical instruments
- Medication Administration
- Patient privacy
- Wound Dressing
- Safe sharps disposal
- Patient management
- Regulatory Compliance
Certified in Cast and Splint placement
Able to place a multitude of extremity casts from wrist to long arm, or lower leg to long leg. Able to do most types of splints as well.
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist/Certified Surgical First Assistant, Orthopedic Services Coordinator
Firelands Regional Medical Center
11.2016 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist/Certified Surgical First Assistant
HB Magruder Hospital
11.2004 - 11.2016
Certified Surgical Technologist
Van Wert County Hospital
09.1999 - 11.2004
Certified Surgical Technologist
The Bellevue Hospital
11.1989 - 09.1999
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Owens Community College