HOLLY CARROLL
CST, Manager SPD
DECATUR,TX
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Meticulous CST, Manger SPD excited to 40 years of background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety. Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. A leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving. Driven Surgical Technologist offering knowledge in a hospital settings. Well-versed in all surgical services procedures. Proven leader and instrumental in programs and educating staff on new policies, procedures and equipment. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CST, Manager SPD
Wise Health System
Decatur, Texas, TX
01.2013 - Current
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
CST Manager SPD
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
04.1995 - 12.2012
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Worked with OR Manager to maintain daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Implemented new training initiatives for surgical team members to align procedures with standards and best-in-class operational processes.
- Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and purchased equipment and tools for procedures.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
Adjunct Professor Surgical Technology
Tarrant County College - Northeast Campus
Hurst, Texas
08.2001 - 12.2009
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Taught surgical procedures, surgical techniques courses and clinical manager, providing instruction to up to 30 undergraduate students.
- Worked with colleagues and administrators to create robust education programs.
- Evaluated student comprehension using exams, quizzes and assignments and managed student performance using automated reporting system, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies.
- Assisted and identified at-risk students to eliminate student barriers to learning.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
CST
Medical City Dallas
Dallas, Texas
01.1988 - 08.1995
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
CST, Surgical First Assistant
Dr Philip Anthony
Fort Worth, TX
01.1985 - 01.1988
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during surgery procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
CST, Neuro Tech III
Saint Joseph Hospital
Fort Worth, Texas
08.1983 - 08.1985
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
Education
Certification in Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology Program
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX08.1983
Skills
- Surgical Technology
- Staff Management
- Strategic Planning
- Issue and Conflict Resolution
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Managing Employee Relations
- Quality Standards
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- BCLS
Timeline
CST, Manager SPD
Wise Health System
01.2013 - Current
Adjunct Professor Surgical Technology
Tarrant County College - Northeast Campus
08.2001 - 12.2009
CST Manager SPD
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
04.1995 - 12.2012
CST
Medical City Dallas
01.1988 - 08.1995
CST, Surgical First Assistant
Dr Philip Anthony
01.1985 - 01.1988
CST, Neuro Tech III
Saint Joseph Hospital
08.1983 - 08.1985
Certification in Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology Program
Tarrant County College District
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