Elvia Turnbow
Norton Shores
Summary
Dynamic Certified Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, excelling in surgical assistance across multiple specialties. Proficient in medical terminology and adept at anticipating surgical needs, ensuring optimal patient care and safety. Recognized for meticulous instrument management and effective collaboration with surgical teams to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital General Pediatrics
Grand Rapids
10.2010 - Current
- Organized surgical instruments and supplies to enhance workflow efficiency and patient care.
- Assisted surgeons during pediatric procedures by ensuring sterile environments.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to facilitate seamless patient care throughout surgeries.
- Maintained optimal functionality and safety of surgical equipment through regular monitoring.
- Educated new team members on surgical protocols and safety best practices.
- Responded swiftly to surgical team needs, anticipating instrument requirements during operations.
- Set up sterile fields and prepared operating rooms for surgical procedures.
- Performed thorough instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries per hospital policy.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Spectrum Health United Hospital
Greenville
11.2004 - 10.2010
- Conducted inventory checks to guarantee availability of essential surgical materials.
- Assisted surgeons during operations by anticipating needs and passing instruments efficiently.
- Ensured proper functioning of all equipment prior to operating room use.
- Performed required instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries per hospital policy.
- Provided support for cesarean sections, hysterectomies, orthopedic repairs, and other surgical procedures.
- Maintained medical supply inventory levels within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Recounted surgical instruments post-operation to prevent items left inside patients.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, organizing equipment and supplies meticulously.
Education
Concorde Career College
North Hollywood, CASkills
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Surgical assistance
- Experience in multiple specialties
- General and orthopedic trauma surgeries
- ENT and urology procedures
- Plastic and burn surgeries
- Gynecology and C-section expertise
Affiliations
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) Fluent
- Love to travel
- Cooking
- Spending quality time with family and friends
- Read
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Bee Awards at current job
- Overachiever
Certification
- BLS Certification
- The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital General Pediatrics
10.2010 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Spectrum Health United Hospital
11.2004 - 10.2010
Concorde Career College
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