Deserae Decker

Illinois SportsMed &Orthopedic Surgery Center – Morton Grove, IL
Dupage Medical Group Surgery Center – Lombard, IL

Ashton Center for Day Surgery – Hoffman Estates , IL

Salt Creek Surgical Center – Westmont, IL

• Increased surgical suite productivity by efficiently organizing tools and equipment for easy access during procedures.
• Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
• Demonstrated adaptability by swiftly acclimating to new facilities, staff and operational processes while traveling between assignments.
• Safeguarded patient confidentiality by diligently managing sensitive medical information in accordance with facility policies and legal requirements.
• Expedited case turnover times by effectively collaborating with housekeeping staff on room preparation tasks.
• Supported positive patient experiences by providing compassionate care before, during and after surgery.

Traveler with Supplemental Health Care Agency

• Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
• Maintained compliance with regulatory standards through strict adherence to facility policies and OSHA guidelines.
• Kept abreast of industry advancements through ongoing professional development activities, resulting in enhanced skill sets and knowledge base.
• Assisted surgeons in diverse specialties, adapting seamlessly to various procedures and facility requirements.
• Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
• Demonstrated adaptability by swiftly acclimating to new facilities, staff and operational processes while traveling between assignments.
• Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.

City Surgery Center – Plantation, FL

ParkCreek Surgery Center – Coconut Creek, FL

PBI Surgery Center at the Paley Institute – West Palm Beach, FL

Cypress Creek Outpatient Surgical Center – Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward Specialty Surgical Center – Hollywood, FL

• Increased surgical suite productivity by efficiently organizing tools and equipment for easy access during procedures.
• Demonstrated adaptability by swiftly acclimating to new facilities, staff and operational processes while traveling between assignments.
• Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
• Assisted surgeons in diverse specialties, adapting seamlessly to various procedures and facility requirements
• Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.

Traveler with Supplemental Health Care Agency

• Maintained compliance with regulatory standards through strict adherence to facility policies, AORN and OSHA guidelines.
• Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument and needle count.
• Maintained high infection control standards.
• Mentored new Surgical Technologists and students, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
• Contributed to surgical team efficiency by anticipating surgeon needs and promptly supplying required instruments.
• Demonstrated adaptability by swiftly acclimating to new facilities, staff and operational processes while traveling between assignments.
• Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

Traveler with Supplemental Health Care Agency

• Increased surgical suite productivity by efficiently organizing tools and equipment for easy access during procedures.
• Demonstrated adaptability by swiftly acclimating to new facilities, staff and operational processes while traveling between assignments.
• Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
• Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
• Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
• Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.

• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during General, Trauma, Neuro/Ortho Spine, Orthopedic and Plastic surgery procedures.
• Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
• Maintained high infection control standards.
• 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.
• Introduced new staff members and students to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
• Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
• Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.

• Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
• Evaluated procedure needs and purchased equipment and tools for procedures.
• Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
• Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
• Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
• Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.

• Completed 48 total joint replacement procedures within 30 days.
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
• Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during General, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Gynecology and Vascular surgery procedures.
• Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument and needle count.
• Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
• Evaluated procedure needs and purchased equipment and tools for procedures.
• Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.

• Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during General, Trauma, OB/Gynecology, Orthopedic, Neurosurgery and Urology surgery procedures.
• Maintained high infection control standards.
• Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
• Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
• Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
• Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.