Gloria DeLeon
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Dynamic Certified Surgical Technologist with a proven track record at Cape Fear Orthopedics, enhancing surgical efficiency and patient safety through expert surgical assistance and strict adherence to sterile protocols. Skilled in surgical instrument knowledge and teamwork, I significantly expedited surgery room turnover times, embodying professionalism and adaptability in high-stakes environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cape Fear Orthopedics
1996.01 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Mentored new staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
Education
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC07.1983
Skills
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Surgical equipment operation
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Sterile technique mastery
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Infection control protocols
- Patient positioning expertise
- Patient confidentiality
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Dressing
- Preoperative preparation
- Aseptic Techniques
- Organizational abilities
- Instrument Sterilization
- Equipment set up
- Preoperative Checklists
- Surgical Assistance
- Patient preparation
- Specimen Preparation
- Critical Thinking
- Basic Life Support
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Safety Procedures
- Arthroscopic joint surgery
- Infection Control
- Patient Positioning
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cape Fear Orthopedics
1996.01 - Current
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Fayetteville Technical Community College
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