Jaclyn Rochelle, CSFA
Garland,TX
Summary
National Board Certified Surgical First Assistant and Certified Surgical Technologist with over 22 years of experience in surgical services and operating room procedures. Delivered enhanced patient outcomes through high stress environments. Strengths include a comprehensive understanding of surgical procedures, technical skills in patient preparation and wound closure, and the ability to anticipate surgeon's needs effectively. Previous work has demonstrated a strong commitment to patient safety, improved operative efficiency, and contributed to successful surgical outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CSFA
Baylor Scott & White
, Texas
07.2026 - Current
- Assisted surgeon with tissue retraction and wound exposure
- Supported hemostasis and closure during surgical procedures
- Assisted with tissue dissection, hemostasis, and wound closure, enhancing surgical effectiveness.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Provided surgical support to enable safe operations, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Followed established surgical techniques during operations to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology principles when assisting with various surgical techniques and procedures.
- Positioned patients and supported safe surgical setup in clinic.
Director of Clinical Education/Instructor
Concorde Career College
Dallas, TX
06.2025 - Current
- Provide leadership and oversight for clinical education operations within the Surgical Technology and Sterile Processing programs.
- Coordinate clinical placements and maintain partnerships with hospitals and surgical centers for surgical technology and sterile processing students.
- Liaised between students, faculty, and healthcare facilities to enhance communication and collaboration.
- Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, program policies, and clinical education requirements.
- Teach and evaluate students in clinical review courses while preparing students for dual national board certification examinations.
- Utilized digital systems and healthcare software platforms to effectively track and report on student progress.
- Mentored students to foster their development into competent surgical professionals, enhancing overall program quality.
- Implemented strategies for increasing student engagement through active learning approaches.
- Analyzed feedback from participants to evaluate program success and make recommendations for improvement.
CSFA
Medely
Dallas, TX
04.2022 - Current
- Provided surgical support to help surgeon execute safe operations and procedures resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Supported hemostasis and closure during surgical procedures
- Assisted with tissue dissection, hemostasis, wound closure and other surgical procedures as required.
- Assisted surgeon with tissue retraction and wound exposure
- Utilized retractors and sponges to maintain clear surgical views during operations.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Assisted with tissue dissection, hemostasis, and wound closure during surgical procedures.
- Observed universal precautions at all times while performing job duties.
Transplant CSFA
Medical City Dallas
Dallas, TX
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisted surgeons during complex organ transplant procedures in a high-acuity surgical environment.
- Managed multiple tasks in high-pressure surgical environments while maintaining adaptability and flexibility.
- Controlled bleeding during surgical entry using hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, or electrocautery equipment.
- Assisted during complex surgical procedures.
- Maintained a high level of knowledge in anatomy and physiology, as well as the principles of aseptic technique.
- Implemented strategies for minimizing blood loss through appropriate clamping and suturing techniques.
- Performed intraoperative suturing under direct supervision of surgeon or physician.
- Anticipated needs of surgeon and team members, ensuring seamless workflow during complex surgical procedures.
- Ensured correct patient and site verification to prevent surgical errors.
- Verified identity of patient and operative site.
- Positioned patients using body stabilizing equipment or protective padding to provide appropriate exposure and protect against nerve damage or circulation impairment.
- Prepared and applied sterile wound dressings.
- Assisted in applying cast, splints, braces, and similar devices.
- Closed skin, fascia, or subcutaneous wound layers.
- Assisted in insertion, positioning, and suturing of closed-wound drainage systems to optimize patient recovery.
- Assisted in insertion, positioning, and suturing of closed-wound drainage systems.
- Assisted with patient resuscitation during cardiac arrest and other life-threatening events.
- Incised tissue layers in lower extremities to harvest veins.
CSFA-per diem
Farris Plastic Surgery
Dallas, TX
03.2018 - 04.2024
- Anticipated surgeon needs to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Anticipated surgeon needs to enhance surgical workflow and patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to provide assistance during complex surgical procedures.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary surgical teams.
- Implemented strategies to minimize blood loss through effective clamping and suturing techniques, contributing to patient safety.
- Provided assistance during complex surgical procedures, ensuring smooth operation and supporting surgical team.
- Performed intraoperative suturing under direct supervision of surgeon or physician.
CSFA/CST
Special Ops Staffing
09.2015 - 08.2022
- Ensured sterile field and adherence to surgical safety standards, contributing to patient safety and successful outcomes.
- Provided surgical assistance across multiple hospitals and surgical centers.
- Maintained strict sterile technique and operating room protocols.
- Assisted surgeons in a wide range of surgical procedures.
- Assisted surgeons in diverse surgical procedures, enhancing operational efficiency and patient care.
- Maintained unobstructed operative field using surgical retractors, sponges, and suctioning, facilitating effective surgical interventions.
- Closed layers of skin, fascia, or subcutaneous tissue during surgical procedures.
- Assisted in insertion, positioning, and suturing of closed-wound drainage systems.
FINANCIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST
Bank of America
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Completed the Bank of America Financial Academy (seven-week training program).
- Processed credit card and consolidation loan applications.
- Processed credit card and consolidation loan applications, ensuring timely and accurate assessments.
- Led team performance in credit card services department, driving achievement of service goals.
- Awarded Bank of America stock recognition for outstanding performance.
- Reviewed financial documents for accuracy and completeness of information.
- Collaborated with departments to coordinate product launches, enhancing cross-functional communication.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate product launches.
- Transitioned to remote corporate role while recovering from knee replacement surgery.
- Worked remotely from home during recovery period.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Cybersecurity
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX 06.2024 - 11.2024
Associate of Science & Liberal Arts -
Dallas College
Dallas 01.2016 - 01.2018
Surgical First Assisting -
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN 04.2011 - 08.2012
Surgical Technology -
High Tech Institute
Irving, TX 11.2002 - 01.2004
Skills
- Surgical First Assisting & Surgical Technology (CSFA/CST)
- Aseptic Technique and Infection Control
- Surgical Instrumentation and Anticipation
- Suturing technique
- Hemostasis management
- Level 1 Trauma
- Robotics-General, Urology, GYN
- Burn & Reconstruction
- General Surgery/General Oncology
- Neuro/Spine
- Orthopedic
- GYN/L&D
- Pediatrics
Volunteer
Title: Director of Clinical Education| CSFA | CST
Certification
- Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA), #208953, exp: 04/30/28
- Instructor BLS, exp: 2027
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), #701270, exp: 03/31/27
Affiliations
- Association of Surgical First Assist & Surgical Technologists (AST)
- National Board Certified Surgical First Assistant (NBSTSA)
- NCCT-Tech In Surgery
- Phi Theta Kappa
- Alpha Delta Pi
Timeline
CSFA
Baylor Scott & White
07.2026 - Current
Director of Clinical Education/Instructor
Concorde Career College
06.2025 - Current
Certificate of Technical Studies - Cybersecurity
Southern Methodist University
06.2024 - 11.2024
Transplant CSFA
Medical City Dallas
05.2022 - 04.2024
CSFA
Medely
04.2022 - Current
FINANCIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST
Bank of America
05.2021 - 05.2022
CSFA-per diem
Farris Plastic Surgery
03.2018 - 04.2024
Associate of Science & Liberal Arts -
Dallas College
01.2016 - 01.2018
CSFA/CST
Special Ops Staffing
09.2015 - 08.2022
Surgical First Assisting -
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
04.2011 - 08.2012
Surgical Technology -
High Tech Institute
11.2002 - 01.2004