Elizabeth Featherston
Amelia Court House,US
Summary
Detail-oriented and knowledgeable about case studies. Committed to upholding the highest health and safety standards. Able to remain calm under pressure and handle difficult patients and high-stress situations with ease. Intuitive at prioritizing patients' needs in high-stress situations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Assistant
Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center
Midlothian, US
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted surgeons during various surgical procedures and interventions.
- Maintained sterile environments in operating rooms throughout procedures.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Participated in training new surgical assistants on best practices.
- Assisted in prepping operating room for surgery by sterilizing instruments and setting up equipment.
First Surgical Assistant
Johnston-Willis Hospital
Richmond, US
03.2019 - 08.2024
- Quickly responded to emergency situations with life-saving aid during procedures.
- Kept views clear by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Antiseptics and sterile dressings were used to cover surgical sites and promote healing.
- Placed a high value on punctuality and worked hard to maintain an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at work ready to work right away.
- Reduced surgical bleeding with careful ligation and clamping of blood vessels.
Surgical Technologist
Johnston-Willis Hospital
Richmond, US
06.2017 - 08.2024
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to stop the bleeding.
- Kept meticulous records of post-op supply reconciliations and quality-control procedures.
- Uphold best-in-class care standards by implementing new surgical team member training initiatives and streamlining overall procedures for maximum efficiency.
- Prepare equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures, as well as set up operating and surgery rooms for patients.
- Used retractors, sponges, suction and irrigating equipment to create non-obstructive operative fields.
- Gathered and prepared tissue samples for laboratory testing.
- Followed OSHA guidelines when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies, and disposing of waste.
- Set up equipment and counts quickly and accurately, adhering to surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Created safe operating environments for both invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Surgical Assistant
Stability Healthcare
Los Angeles, US
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Reduced surgical bleeding with careful ligation and clamping of blood vessels.
- Kept patients safe from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Kept views clear by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Antiseptics and sterile dressings were used to cover surgical sites and promote healing.
Surgical Assistant
Powhatan Animal Hospital
Powhatan, US
03.2009 - 05.2015
- Placed a high value on punctuality and worked hard to maintain an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at work ready to work right away.
- Kept patients safe from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Worked closely with the management team to make necessary improvements and meet the needs of the residents.
- Had an excellent attendance record and was always on time for work.
Education
Diploma - Surgical Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN01-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
ECPI University
Richmond, VA01-2017
Skills
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Infection control
- Patient positioning understanding
- Specimen collection and processing
- Patient safety oversight
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Surgical Assistant
Stability Healthcare
12.2023 - 04.2024
First Surgical Assistant
Johnston-Willis Hospital
03.2019 - 08.2024
Surgical Technologist
Johnston-Willis Hospital
06.2017 - 08.2024
Surgical Assistant
Powhatan Animal Hospital
03.2009 - 05.2015
Diploma - Surgical Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
ECPI University