Jason Hudgens
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Dynamic Certified Surgical First Assistant with a robust background at Doctor's Outpatient Surgery Center and the United States Navy, showcasing expertise in anatomy, wound closure, and exceptional teamwork. Demonstrated excellence in optimizing surgical efficiency and patient care through advanced suturing techniques and effective communication. Proven track record of enhancing surgical precision and outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Doctor's Outpatient Surgery Center
Lincoln, NE
06.2019 - Current
- Protected unobstructed views for surgical staff with use of retractors, sponges and suctioning equipment.
- Ensured proper positioning of patient on operating table.
- Dressed wounds with antiseptic compounds and sterile coverings to protect surgical sites and promote healing.
- Assisted with tissue dissection, hemostasis, wound closure and other surgical procedures as required.
- Demonstrated appropriate techniques to assist surgeons with closure of incisions.
- Executed remarkable dexterity assembling and monitoring tools to be used during surgery procedures.
- Helped prepare team by assisting with gowning and gloving of staff.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Certified Surgical Technologist
United States Navy, USN
Bremerton, WA
11.2011 - 11.2015
- Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical First Assisting
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, Nebraska, NE07-2023
Military Training - Surgical Technologist
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio, TX11-2011
Skills
- Anatomy expertise
- Wound closure
- Orthopedic surgery
- Trauma surgery
- General surgery
- Suturing techniques
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Patient positioning
- Sterile technique
- Surgical draping
- Tissue handling
- Surgical instrumentation
Certification
- Certified/Licensed Surgical First Assistant
Timeline
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Doctor's Outpatient Surgery Center
06.2019 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
United States Navy, USN
11.2011 - 11.2015
- Certified/Licensed Surgical First Assistant
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical First Assisting
Southeast Community College
Military Training - Surgical Technologist
Fort Sam Houston
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