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STACY PETERSON

South Beloit,IL

Summary

Fastidious with more than 17 years in the operating room, excited to bring talent and expertise to your Company. Highly adept in preparing operating rooms, testing and maintaining equipment and preparing patients for surgery. Well versed in aseptic techniques and infection control measures. Motivated surgical technologist adept at handling instruments, supplies and equipment for all surgical procedures. Well versed in all operating room activities with a commitment to upholding the highest standard of sterile technique during procedures.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Lead Surgical Technologist

OSF St. Anthony Medical Center
Rockford, IL
11.2023 - Current
  • Monitored progress of projects and prepared reports for the Lead on a weekly basis.
  • Conducted regular reviews of existing processes to identify areas for improvement or optimization.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions with the Lead team to develop innovative ideas for department operations.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements and cost savings initiatives.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.

Surgical Technologist

ORTHOILLINOIS
ROCKFORD, IL
03.2017 - 11.2022
  • Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
  • Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
  • Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
  • Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.

Surgical Technologist

SwedishAmerican Hospital
Rockford, IL
08.2007 - 03.2017
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
  • Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
  • Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
  • Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.

Server

Rockford Country Club
Rockford, IL
08.2005 - 08.2007
  • Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
  • Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.

Education

CERTIFICATE OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY - Surgical Technology

Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL
08.2007

High School Diploma -

HONONEGAH HIGH SCHOOL
ROCKTON IL
05.2005

Skills

  • Preparing for Surgeries
  • Passing Surgical Tools
  • Equipment Set up and Operation
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Critical Thinking
  • Sterile Field Preparation
  • Infection Control

Timeline

Assistant Lead Surgical Technologist

OSF St. Anthony Medical Center
11.2023 - Current

Surgical Technologist

ORTHOILLINOIS
03.2017 - 11.2022

Surgical Technologist

SwedishAmerican Hospital
08.2007 - 03.2017

Server

Rockford Country Club
08.2005 - 08.2007

CERTIFICATE OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY - Surgical Technology

Rock Valley College

High School Diploma -

HONONEGAH HIGH SCHOOL
STACY PETERSON