Holly Bennett
Barton,NY
Summary
Over the course of 14 years, I have worked as a Surgical Technologist in both ambulatory and hospital settings, gaining extensive experience in various procedures such as Trauma Ortho, Ortho Spine, Neuro, General, Da Vinci XI- General, Urology, GYN and Thoracic, Vascular, GYN, Urology, Dental, and Plastics. Teaching and sharing my knowledge with students, residents, and new staff about sterile techniques, procedures, and equipment is one of my passions. My organizational skills and attention to detail make me a valuable team player, capable of handling multiple tasks with precision.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
UHS Wilson Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Work days and evenings- Main OR
- Trauma Ortho, Ortho Spine
- Neuro
- General
- Da Vinci XI- General, Urology, GYN and Thoracic
- Vascular
- GYN
- Urology
- Dental
- Trauma
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
St Luke's Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Work days and evenings- Main OR
- Trauma Ortho, Ortho Spine
- Neuro
- General
- Da Vinci XI- General, Urology, GYN and Thoracic
- Vascular
- GYN
- Urology
- Dental
- Plastics
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
St Josephs Health Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Work days and evenings- Main OR
- Trauma Ortho, Ortho Spine
- Neuro
- General
- Da Vinci XI- General, Urology, GYN and Thoracic
- Vascular
- GYN
- Urology
Certified Surgical Technologist
Robert Packer Hospital
07.2015 - 04.2022
- Nights- Main OR
- Trauma Orthopedics
- Neuro
- Trauma
- Vascular
- GYN
- Urology
- Trauma Plastics
- Thoracic
- Booked Cases
- Worked with Anesthesia to asses the order of cases to flow at night
Uncertified First Assistant (Surgical Technologist)
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
03.2011 - 11.2013
- Additional duties included the documentation of all patient information including service plans, treatment reports, and progress notes
- Coordinated patient referrals to other programs and community agencies in order to enhance treatment processes
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Guided patients in understanding their illnesses and treatment plans
- Was also the Practice Educator in regards to the proper handling, care, and sterilization of all surgical instrumentation, the implementation and application of office policies, the proper execution of medical procedures and recovery measures, as well as safe medication handling as identified by JCAHO.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Assisted physicians with surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Robert Packer Hospital
09.2009 - 03.2011
- Various Shifts - Main OR / Trauma, Orthopedic, Neuro, OB/GYN, Thoracic, Plastics, ENT, Ophthalmic, Urology, Pediatrics, Vascular, General Surgery
- Additional duties included the turn over and set up of operating rooms, restocking of supplies and equipment, unit clerk, the notification of on-call staff as needed, blood bank, pathology, and X-ray courier, etc
- Also assisted CPD staff with decontamination, cleaning, wrapping, and sterilization of instrumentation pans and sets.
Education
Certified Surgical Technologist - Identification Number 115226
National Center For Competency Testing
Overland Park, KSDiploma - Surgical Technologist
Broome Tioga BOCES
Binghamton, NY06.2009
Skills
- Trauma Ortho, Ortho Spine
- Neuro
- General
- Da Vinci XI- General, Urology, GYN and Thoracic
- Vascular
- OB/GYN
- Urology
- Dental
- Plastics
- Strong clinical judgment
- Preceptor, Educator
- Problem resolution capability
- Adapt at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Patient positioning competency
- Patient and family advocacy
- Task delegation
- Understanding of medical terms
- Precessional bedside manner
- Pre-Surgical Preparation
- Operating Room Preparations
- Surgical Counts
- Surgical Equipment
- Asepsis Standards
- Passing Surgical Tools
- Staffing Assignments
- Collecting Medical Specimens
- Isolation Precautions
- Sterile Field Management
- Chest Tubes
- Central Line Placement
- Casting and Splinting
- Medical Imaging
- Lumbar Punctures
- Specialty Materials
- Specimen Preparation
- Electronic Medical Records Management
- Workplace Safety
- Medication Administration
- Preparing for Surgeries
- Patient Confidentiality
- Transporting Patients
- HIPAA Proficiency
- Suture Cutting
- Instrument Preparation
- Patient Care Plans
- Operational Procedures
- Sterilization Processes
- Equipment Inspection
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Gowning and Gloving Procedures
- Supply Management
- Infection Control Protocols
- Safety Protocols Expertise
- Equipment Operation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Surgical Equipment
- Team Collaboration
- Disposing of Biohazardous Waste
- Supply Room Organization
- Setting Up Equipment
- Specimen Collection
Timeline
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
UHS Wilson Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
St Luke's Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
St Josephs Health Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Robert Packer Hospital
07.2015 - 04.2022
Uncertified First Assistant (Surgical Technologist)
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
03.2011 - 11.2013
Certified Surgical Technologist
Robert Packer Hospital
09.2009 - 03.2011
Certified Surgical Technologist - Identification Number 115226
National Center For Competency Testing
Diploma - Surgical Technologist
Broome Tioga BOCES
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