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Heidi Finfrock

Lafayette,IN

Summary

Experienced Certified Surgical First Assistant with 18 years in the field. Proficient in various surgical procedures, adept at organizing operating rooms, ensuring patient comfort, and providing crucial support to surgeons. Passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and continuously enhancing skills for the ever-evolving healthcare industry. Eager to contribute to a dynamic and expanding company.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kidney Preservationist

34 Lives
10.2023 - 06.2025
  • Prepare and cannulate kidney for perfusion.
  • Execute Normothermic and Hypothermic machine perfusion with strict adherence to protocol.
  • Collection and interpretation of data during perfusion.
  • Team Lead communicating closely with Clinical Manager, OPOs, and Transplant Surgeon as need.
  • In charge of clinical chart audits for quality assurance.
  • Self-motivated with strong sense of personal responsibility.

Certified Surgical First Assistant

Indiana University Health Arnett
08.2007 - 12.2023
  • Assisted in various types of surgeries with focus in general surgery, cardiovascular, thoracic, and peripheral vascular tailoring assistance based on specific case requirements.
  • Supported surgeons in emergency situations, demonstrating quick thinking and adaptability under pressure for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Performed independent Endovascular Vein Harvesting and preparation.
  • Assist surgeon with exposure, hemostasis, tying, multi-layer wound closure, and dressing application.
  • Mentor to coworkers seeking Surgical First Assistant certification.
  • Strict adherence to aseptic technique.

Certified Surgical First Assistant

Trustaff Travel Nursing-Mercy West Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Assist surgeon with multi-layer closure, suctioning, retraction, drain placement, and dressing application.
  • Set-up and maintain sterile filed to protect patient from infection.
  • Anticipate surgeon needs in both assisting and passing roles to reduce operating room time.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
07.2007

Skills

  • Compassionate
  • Critical Thinker
  • Active Listening
  • Effective multitasking
  • Collaborative teamwork

Certification

  • Certified Surgical Technologist-July 2007 to present
  • Certified Surgical First Assistant-November 2012 to present

Timeline

Kidney Preservationist

34 Lives
10.2023 - 06.2025

Certified Surgical First Assistant

Trustaff Travel Nursing-Mercy West Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2023

Certified Surgical First Assistant

Indiana University Health Arnett
08.2007 - 12.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

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