Heather Greenlee
Bakersfield,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Surgical Technologist committed to enhancing surgeon satisfaction and ensuring patient safety. Collaborates effectively with medical teams to facilitate safe surgical interventions. Skilled in aseptic technique and sterile field management, adept at maintaining organized and clean work environments. Excels in fast-paced settings, utilizing effective time management and critical thinking to navigate challenges. BLS Certified.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Dignity Health Mercy Southwest Hospital
Bakersfield, USA
06.2009 - Current
- Anticipated surgeon during procedures by passing required and requested instruments.
- Ensured sterile and readily available supplies for surgical procedures.
- Supported circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment through adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Minimized infection risks by verifying sterility of supplies and instruments during surgical set up.
- Managed accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments throughout all phases of procedures.
- Supported diagnostic procedures by retaining specimens for pathology, confirming with nurse and surgeon the correct labeling of specimens.
- Protected both staff and patients with consistent use of Standard Universal Precautions, hand hygiene, and personal protective equipment.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Asante Health Rogue Valley Medical Center
Medford, USA
04.2008 - 06.2009
- Supported diagnostic procedures by retaining and accurately labeling specimens for pathology in collaboration with surgeon and nurse.
- Minimized infection risks by verifying sterility of supplies and instruments during surgical set up.
- Scrubbed on Ortho, Neuro, CV, GYN, ENT, Urology, General and Vascular surgeries.
- Readied patients for procedures with proper site preparation, positioning, and draping.
- Minimized infection risks by verifying sterility of supplies and instruments during surgical setup.
- Assisted surgical teams by scrubbing in for orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular, gynecological, ear-nose-throat, urology, general, and vascular surgeries.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Dignity Health Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Bakersfield, USA
12.2004 - 04.2008
- Protected both staff and patients with consistent use of Standard Universal Precautions, hand hygiene, and personal protective equipment.
- Minimized infection risks by verifying sterility of supplies and instruments during surgical set up.
- Assisted circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment through consistent application of aseptic techniques.
- Helped circulating nurse and surgical team maintain sterile environment with proper aseptic techniques.
- Minimized infection risks by verifying sterility of supplies and instruments during surgical setup.
- Scrubbed in General, Urology, Neuro, Ortho, Ortho Spine, Vascular, GYN, and ENT surgeries.
- Assisted surgical teams by scrubbing in for General, Urology, Neuro, Ortho, Ortho Spine, Vascular, GYN, and ENT surgeries.
- Precepted students and new hires.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Kern Medical Center
Bakersfield, USA
11.1998 - 12.2004
- Managed counts for sponges, needles, and instruments before and during and after procedures.
- Supported diagnostic procedures by retaining specimens for pathology. Ensured proper labeling by confirming with the nurse and surgeon.
- Managed counts for sponges, needles, and instruments throughout procedures to ensure accuracy and patient safety.
- Helped circulating nurse and surgical team maintain sterile environment with proper aseptic techniques.
- Assisted circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment using proper aseptic techniques to minimize infection risks.
- Supported diagnostic procedures by retaining specimens for pathology. Insured proper labeling by confirming with the nurse and surgeon.
- Scrub in General, Ortho, Neuro, Urology, ENT, GYN, Vascular and Trauma surgeries.
- Precepted students and new hires.
Education
Certified Surgical Technologist -
Dignity Health Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Bakersfield, CACertified Surgical Technologist -
Kern Medical Center
Bakersfield, CAAS - Surgical Technology
San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield, CASkills
- Aseptic technique
- Instrument count management
- Surgical instrument handling
- Specimen management
- Student precepting
- Time management
- Works under pressure
- CRITICAL THINKING
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Dignity Health Mercy Southwest Hospital
06.2009 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Asante Health Rogue Valley Medical Center
04.2008 - 06.2009
Certified Surgical Technologist
Dignity Health Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
12.2004 - 04.2008
Certified Surgical Technologist
Kern Medical Center
11.1998 - 12.2004
Certified Surgical Technologist -
Dignity Health Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Certified Surgical Technologist -
Kern Medical Center
AS - Surgical Technology
San Joaquin Valley College