Donna Henry

• Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
• Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
• Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general and gynecological procedures.
• Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
• Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
• Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
• Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
• Maintained high infection control standards.
• 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.
• Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
• Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.

L&D, Nights

• C-Sections
• C-Hyst
• Cervical Cerclage
• D&C
• Tubal Ligation
• Vaginal Hyst
• LAVH
• Vaginal Sling
• Lap Appendectomy
• Lap Chole

L&D, nights

• C-Hyst
• C-Sections
• D&C's
• Tubal Ligation's
• Cervical Cerclage

• Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
• Maintained high infection control standards.
• Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
• Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
• Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
• Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.

• General
• Laparoscopic
• Urology
• OB/GYN
• Ortho
• ENT

L&D, Days

• C-Hyst
• C-Sections
• D&C's
• Tubal Ligation's
• Cervical Cerclage

• Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
• Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
• Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
• Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
• Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
• Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
• Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
• Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
• Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
• Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
• Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.