Jaclyn Kelley
Scio,OH
Summary
Dynamic Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at Trinity Medical Center West, excelling in sterile technique and critical thinking. Proven track record in enhancing patient safety and operational efficiency through process improvements and effective teamwork. Adept at multitasking and maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments, ensuring successful surgical outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Trinity Medical Center West
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with surgeons to prepare operating rooms and ensure sterile environments.
- Assisted in the preparation and handling of surgical instruments and equipment during procedures.
- Monitored and maintained stock levels of supplies and instruments for surgical operations.
- Coordinated with nursing staff to facilitate efficient patient positioning and care during surgeries.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, enhancing overall patient safety standards.
- Trained new staff on protocols, increasing team efficiency and adherence to safety guidelines.
- Contributed to process improvements that streamlined workflow within the surgical unit, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Ensure correct count of sponges, instruments, and sharps before and after each count.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
Phlebotomist
Trinity Medical Center West
01.2022 - Current
- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary technique to ensure patient comfort and accuracy.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain sterile environments, reducing risk of contamination.
- Collaborated with medical staff to streamline patient intake processes, improving workflow efficiency.
- Trained new phlebotomists on best practices for sample collection and handling procedures.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Ordered test, separated centrifuged serum to labs such as quest, or wherever the specimen needed to be sent to.
- I switched departments to the OR and worked both positions until I completed my externship and went to the OR full time
Phlebotomist
East Ohio Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted laboratory tests on collected samples to verify quality and integrity before processing.
- Developed educational materials for patients regarding blood draw procedures and aftercare instructions.
- Monitored inventory of supplies, ensuring availability of necessary equipment and reagents for operations.
- Led quality assurance initiatives to enhance accuracy in sample collection and documentation practices.
- Performed drive through Covid testing
- Registered Patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology/health Sciences
West Virginia Northern Community
Weirton, WV05-2024
High School Diploma -
Harrison Central High School
Cadiz, OH06-2010
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Basic life support
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Patient preparation
- Workplace safety
- HIPAA proficiency
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Work prioritization
Accomplishments
- Built strong relationships with surgeons and learned set up preferences to streamline surgeries.
- Documented and resolved the inability to tell which adaptor went on the olympus or stores resectoscope by going through each adaptor with the surgeon, taking pictures, printing them on the wall which led to every circulator and surgical technologist to always know which adaptor went with each T.U.R.P. (one example because each team member consistently works on improving the workflow of the OR)
- Achieved total turn over time from patient wheels out to patient wheels in the room from a total knee to another total knee by completing cleaning, opening, and setting up with accuracy and efficiency. The room was ensured completely clean, trays sterile, and trays set up in a great efficient time.
- Made sure every new student and new scrub tech felt safe and understood the procedure they were learning.
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Trinity Medical Center West
01.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist
Trinity Medical Center West
01.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist
East Ohio Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology/health Sciences
West Virginia Northern Community
High School Diploma -
Harrison Central High School