Kimberly Nikosey
Barnegat,NJ
Summary
Methodical professional with expertise in anticipating surgeons' needs and assisting with non-invasive and invasive procedures. Offering over a decade of experience with a large healthcare organization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technician
Hackensack Meridian Health
Manahawkin, NJ
03.2011 - Current
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Precepted and trained new hires and student ST's.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Z Facial plastics.
Howell, NJ
03.2019 - 06.2023
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists and other personnel involved in the operation process.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up sterile field and equipment.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Star Career Academy
Brick,NJ10-2010
Skills
- Aseptic practices
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Patient positioning
- Sterile technique
- Wound dressing
- Surgical procedures-expert in ENT, General, Plastics, Robot, GYN, Uro-Gyn, Maternity, Ortho, Spine, Urology, Colorectal, Dental and Bariatrics
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
Accomplishments
- Physician nominated employee of the year.
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Z Facial plastics.
03.2019 - 06.2023
Certified Surgical Technician
Hackensack Meridian Health
03.2011 - Current
High School Diploma -
Star Career Academy
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