Destiny Fried
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
With a proven track record at Spring Valley Hospital and Medical Center, I excel in surgical assistance and team coordination, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. My expertise in sterile technique and adaptability in high-stress environments have significantly enhanced surgical efficiency and safety. Committed to continuous learning, I've led by example, mentoring staff and streamlining processes for better care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead CVOR Surgical Technologist
Spring Valley Hospital and Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure proper post-operative care for patients, fostering positive outcomes.
- Kept equipment functioning properly and safely.
- Contributed to successful surgeries by anticipating surgeon needs and promptly providing required instruments or supplies.
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously preparing and organizing surgical instruments and equipment.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current on best practices in CVOR surgical technology.
- Followed standards of operating room care and aseptic techniques.
- Reduced surgery time by efficiently setting up the operating room for each procedure.
- Handled and processed surgical specimens according to established policy and procedure.
- Assisted with inventory management, ordering necessary supplies and maintaining accurate records.
- Mentored junior Surgical Technologists in best practices within the CVOR setting, enhancing overall team performance.
- Anticipated usual and unexpected events during surgical procedure and responded appropriately.
- Maintained sterile field to ensure patient safety during procedures.
- Collaborated with surgeons and nurses to optimize surgical outcomes.
- Prepared operating room for surgeries, ensuring all necessary equipment was ready.
- Improved surgical efficiency by organizing instruments and supplies.
- Supported surgical team, maintaining cleanliness and sterility of environment.
- Facilitated smooth procedures with timely preparation of operating room.
- Assisted in patient positioning for optimal surgical access.
- Coordinated with surgical team to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Ensured accurate instrument counts to prevent foreign objects post-surgery.
- Assisted in managing surgical supplies, ensuring adequate inventory levels.
- Maintained equipment functionality to support surgical team needs.
- Contributed to positive surgical outcomes with effective team collaboration.
- Assisted in emergency situations, providing critical support to surgical team.
- Improved patient care by maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
- Ensured compliance with surgical procedures and protocols.
- Supported training of new staff, sharing knowledge of best practices.
CVOR Surgical Technologist
National Staffing Solutions
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Followed standards of operating room care and aseptic techniques.
- Reduced surgery time by efficiently setting up the operating room for each procedure.
- Handled and processed surgical specimens according to established policy and procedure.
- Facilitated communication between surgical team members during procedures to ensure seamless coordination and optimal patient care.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures.
- Prevented complications during surgery by closely monitoring patient vital signs and alerting medical staff if any irregularities were detected.
- Anticipated usual and unexpected events during surgical procedure and responded appropriately.
- Contributed to successful surgeries by anticipating surgeon needs and promptly providing required instruments or supplies.
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously preparing and organizing surgical instruments and equipment.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure proper post-operative care for patients, fostering positive outcomes.
- Kept equipment functioning properly and safely.
Lead CVOR Surgical Technologist
Spring Valley Hospital and Medical Center
07.2014 - 10.2021
- Assisted surgical team by preparing sterile instruments and equipment.
- Maintained sterile field to ensure patient safety during procedures.
- Collaborated with surgeons and nurses to optimize surgical outcomes.
- Prepared operating room for surgeries, ensuring all necessary equipment was ready.
- Improved surgical efficiency by organizing instruments and supplies.
- Supported surgical team, maintaining cleanliness and sterility of environment.
- Facilitated smooth procedures with timely preparation of operating room.
- Assisted in patient positioning for optimal surgical access.
- Ensured accurate instrument counts to prevent foreign objects post-surgery.
- Assisted in managing surgical supplies, ensuring adequate inventory levels.
- Maintained equipment functionality to support surgical team needs.
- Contributed to positive surgical outcomes with effective team collaboration.
- Assisted in emergency situations, providing critical support to surgical team.
- Improved patient care by maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
- Ensured compliance with surgical procedures and protocols.
- Supported training of new staff, sharing knowledge of best practices.
- Aided in patient preparation, enhancing readiness for surgical procedures.
- Reduced surgery time by efficiently setting up the operating room for each procedure.
- Provided exceptional support to surgeons during complex CVOR procedures, ensuring smooth operations.
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Summerlin Hospital
10.2013 - 07.2014
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure proper post-operative care for patients, fostering positive outcomes.
- Contributed to successful surgeries by anticipating surgeon needs and promptly providing required instruments or supplies.
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously preparing and organizing surgical instruments and equipment.
- Anticipated usual and unexpected events during surgical procedure and responded appropriately.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures.
- Prevented complications during surgery by closely monitoring patient vital signs and alerting medical staff if any irregularities were detected.
- Streamlined instrument sterilization process, reducing turnaround time between surgeries while maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current on best practices in CVOR surgical technology.
- Followed standards of operating room care and aseptic techniques.
- Reduced surgery time by efficiently setting up the operating room for each procedure.
- Handled and processed surgical specimens according to established policy and procedure.
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Aureus Medical Staffing
06.2013 - 10.2013
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure proper post-operative care for patients, fostering positive outcomes.
- Contributed to successful surgeries by anticipating surgeon needs and promptly providing required instruments or supplies.
- Anticipated usual and unexpected events during surgical procedure and responded appropriately.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures.
- Prevented complications during surgery by closely monitoring patient vital signs and alerting medical staff if any irregularities were detected.
- Followed standards of operating room care and aseptic techniques.
Surgical Technologist
Summit Surgery Center
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of surgical technology and techniques, ensuring best practices were applied in all procedures.
CVOR Surgical Technologist
University Medical Center, UMC
03.2012 - 08.2012
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure proper post-operative care for patients, fostering positive outcomes.
- Anticipated usual and unexpected events during surgical procedure and responded appropriately.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures.
- Prevented complications during surgery by closely monitoring patient vital signs and alerting medical staff if any irregularities were detected.
- Followed standards of operating room care and aseptic techniques.
- Reduced surgery time by efficiently setting up the operating room for each procedure.
- Handled and processed surgical specimens according to established policy and procedure.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
Surgical Technologist
Saint Mary's Medical Center
07.2010 - 03.2012
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
Surgical Technologist
Surgical Arts Surgery Center
06.2007 - 02.2012
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Enhanced team efficiency by maintaining meticulous inventory of surgical supplies and equipment.
- Reduced surgery times with efficient preparation of operating rooms and expedient assistance during surgeries.
- Increased operational efficiency, sterilizing and organizing tools according to surgical team requirements.
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Renown Regional Medical Center
05.2002 - 06.2007
- Anticipated usual and unexpected events during surgical procedure and responded appropriately.
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously preparing and organizing surgical instruments and equipment.
- Kept equipment functioning properly and safely.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure proper post-operative care for patients, fostering positive outcomes.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room, minimizing risk of infection for patients.
- Contributed to successful surgeries by anticipating surgeon needs and promptly providing required instruments or supplies.
Education
Surgical Technology
Community College Baltimore Maryland
Baltimore, MD12-2018
Surgical Technology
Hi Tech Institute
Sacramento, CA05-2002
Skills
- Surgical assistance
- Patient preparation
- Equipment sterilization
- Instrument handling
- Operating room setup
- Sterile technique
- Surgical team support
- Drape application
- Surgical site cleaning
- Suture management
- Surgical procedure knowledge
- Equipment setup
- Surgical equipment inspection
- Surgical supply management
- Surgical case preparation
- Surgical inventory management
- Surgery room turnover
- Surgical glove use
- Surgical sponge counting
- Surgical instrument count
- Surgical instrument cleaning
- Surgical instrument identification
- Surgical team coordination
- Surgical room readiness
- Surgical area organization
- Surgical procedure assistance
- Surgical dressing application
- Surgical site irrigation
- Surgical lighting adjustment
- Surgical supply ordering
- Surgical scrub assistance
- Surgical room temperature control
- Time management capabilities
- Critical thinking aptitude
- Inventory management
- Emergency response preparedness
- Patient positioning techniques
- Adaptability in High-stress environments
- Cardiovascular surgical procedures
- Vascular graft handling
- Critical thinking
- Safe sharps disposal
- Infection control protocols
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Aseptic techniques
Certification
NBSTSA
Timeline
Lead CVOR Surgical Technologist
Spring Valley Hospital and Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
CVOR Surgical Technologist
National Staffing Solutions
11.2021 - 06.2022
Lead CVOR Surgical Technologist
Spring Valley Hospital and Medical Center
07.2014 - 10.2021
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Summerlin Hospital
10.2013 - 07.2014
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Aureus Medical Staffing
06.2013 - 10.2013
Surgical Technologist
Summit Surgery Center
08.2012 - 06.2013
CVOR Surgical Technologist
University Medical Center, UMC
03.2012 - 08.2012
Surgical Technologist
Saint Mary's Medical Center
07.2010 - 03.2012
Surgical Technologist
Surgical Arts Surgery Center
06.2007 - 02.2012
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Renown Regional Medical Center
05.2002 - 06.2007
NBSTSA
Surgical Technology
Community College Baltimore Maryland
Surgical Technology
Hi Tech Institute
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