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Hannah Taylor

Hannah Taylor

Live Oak ,FL

Summary

Dynamic and accomplished Surgical Technologist with a proven track record at UF Health Shands Hospital, adept in pre-surgical preparation and patient transportation. Excelled in maintaining high infection control standards and fostering teamwork. Skilled in utilizing critical thinking to enhance patient outcomes, demonstrating exceptional organization and cooperation in fast-paced environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Traveling First Assistant

Aya Healthcare
05.2024 - 02.2025
  • Assisted in surgical body plane closure and application of wound dressings.
  • Performed detailed surgical assessment of patients and correlated information to recovery department.
  • Recognized safety hazards and initiated appropriate preventive measures to ensure safe perioperative experience.
  • Provided visualization of surgical site using manipulation of tissue, suctioning and irrigation.
  • Prepared surgical suite according to surgeon's preference cards.
  • Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
  • Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
  • Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
  • Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
  • Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
  • Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.

Traveling First Assistant

Junxion Medstaffing
12.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisted in surgical body plane closure and application of wound dressings.
  • Performed detailed surgical assessment of patients and correlated information to recovery department.
  • Recognized safety hazards and initiated appropriate preventive measures to ensure safe perioperative experience.
  • Provided visualization of surgical site using manipulation of tissue, suctioning and irrigation.
  • Prepared surgical suite according to surgeon's preference cards.
  • Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
  • Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
  • Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
  • Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
  • Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.

Surgical Technologist

UF Health Shands Hospital
06.2021 - 12.2023
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
  • Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
  • Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
  • Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes.

Server

Beef O'brady's
01.2017 - 05.2021
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.

Education

Nbstsa - Medicine

Suwannee
Live Oak, FL
05.2021

Skills

  • Presentation development
  • Document preparation
  • Proactive problem-solving
  • Calendar management
  • Travel arrangements
  • Client relationship building
  • Exceptional organization
  • Patient transportation
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Suturing
  • Safe sharps disposal
  • Pre-surgical preparation
  • Pre- and post-surgical counts
  • Stress management techniques
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Patient identification
  • Postoperative care
  • Critical thinking
  • Teamwork and cooperation

Certification

Nbstsa

BLS

Timeline

Traveling First Assistant

Aya Healthcare
05.2024 - 02.2025

Traveling First Assistant

Junxion Medstaffing
12.2023 - 05.2024

Surgical Technologist

UF Health Shands Hospital
06.2021 - 12.2023

Server

Beef O'brady's
01.2017 - 05.2021

Nbstsa - Medicine

Suwannee

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