Helen VanderVeen
Charleston,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Surgical Technologist with expertise in maintaining sterile fields and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Proven ability to prepare surgical environments swiftly and educate new staff on best practices.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
MUSC
Charleston, SC
04.2021 - Current
- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and sterile supplies for various procedures.
- Maintained sterile field during surgeries, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to anticipate needs and facilitate efficient workflows.
- Educated new staff on proper sterilization techniques and instrument handling.
- Clinical Support specialist in laser operation
Certified Surgical Technologist
Center for Surgery
Naperville, IL
01.2008 - 04.2021
- Implemented best practices for inventory management of surgical supplies.
- Maintained sterile field during surgeries, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- 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. Ordered supplies for eye surgeries
- Managed the GI department in ordering supplies and sterilization on scopes.
Medical Assistant
Dupage Medical Group
Glen Ellyn, IL
02.2004 - 02.2008
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures to ensure smooth operations.
- Managed patient scheduling and follow-up appointments to enhance workflow efficiency.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Northwestern
Winfield, IL
08.1994 - 02.2004
- Maintained sterile field during surgeries, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to anticipate needs and facilitate efficient workflows.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during 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.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technologist
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL08-1994
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
MUSC
04.2021 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Center for Surgery
01.2008 - 04.2021
Medical Assistant
Dupage Medical Group
02.2004 - 02.2008
Certified Surgical Technologist
Northwestern
08.1994 - 02.2004
Associate of Science - Surgical Technologist
College of DuPage