Janice Tarves
Virginia Beach,VA
Overview
1999
1999
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Assistant
Sentara Leigh
- Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
Surgical Technologist
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
02.1992 - 05.1998
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
Education
Certification - Surgical Assisting
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, VA05.1998
Skills
- Critical thinking abilities
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Setting up and operating equipment
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
02.1992 - 05.1998
Surgical Assistant
Sentara Leigh
Certification - Surgical Assisting
Eastern Virginia Medical School