Iesha Creightney
New York,United States
Summary
Dedicated Certified Surgical Technologist with over 17 years of experience supporting surgical teams in high-acuity hospital environments. Expert in maintaining sterile technique, anticipating surgical needs, and ensuring patient safety throughout operative procedures. Recognized for strong teamwork, communication, and compassionate patient support during vulnerable moments of care. Seeking an internal transfer to Labor & Delivery to apply perioperative expertise in supporting cesarean deliveries and providing safe, family-centered maternal care.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
NYU Langone Hospital
New York, NY
2009 - Current
- Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures by ensuring proper equipment, instrumentation, and sterile supplies are available and functioning.
- Establish and maintain sterile fields in accordance with AORN standards and hospital policy.
- Assist surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating needs and passing instruments, sutures, and supplies efficiently.
- Support surgical team during emergency and high-acuity cases requiring rapid response and critical thinking.
- Assist with patient positioning, skin preparation, and application of surgical draping.
- Maintain strict infection control practices to minimize risk of surgical site infections.
Faculty Practice Answering Service
NYU Langone Hospital
New York, NY
2001 - 2009
- Managed high-volume calls from patients seeking medical assistance and physician communication.
- Triaged urgent patient concerns and contacted on-call physicians for emergent situations.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated communication between patients and healthcare providers.
- Provided calm, compassionate communication to anxious or distressed callers.
- Maintained accurate documentation while ensuring compliance with
HIPAA confidentiality standards. - Served as a liaison between patients and medical staff to support continuity of care.
Education
Long Island University
Greenvale, NY2008
Skills
- Sterile Technique & Surgical Asepsis
- Cesarean Section Readiness
- Patient Safety & Advocacy
- Surgical Instrumentation & Setup
- Emergency & Trauma Response
Support
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Infection Prevention Practices
- Patient & Family Support
- Time Management in Fast-Paced
Settings - Clinical Documentation &
Compliance
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist
(CST) - NBSTSA - Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Any additional hospital certifications or competencies
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
NYU Langone Hospital
2009 - Current
Faculty Practice Answering Service
NYU Langone Hospital
2001 - 2009
Long Island University