Brett Mrvos
Trafford,PA
Summary
Disciplined and personable Scrub Nurse with CST certification and 15 years of experience. Highly educated in asepsis standards and procedures. Known professionally for anticipating the needs of surgeons in all specialties with large focus in orthopedic surgery. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
AHN
Monroeville, PA
06.2022 - Current
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Set schedules for staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
Surgical Technologist II
AHN
Monroeville, PA
01.2014 - 06.2022
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma.
Surgical Technologist II
UPMC - Shadyside
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2008 - 01.2014
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Adjunct Instructor - Surgical Technology
CCAC
Monroeville, PA
07.2011 - 01.2012
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Monroeville, PA12.2021
Skills
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Emergency Response
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Asepsis Standards
- Understanding of Medical Terms
- Surgical Equipment
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
AHN
06.2022 - Current
Surgical Technologist II
AHN
01.2014 - 06.2022
Adjunct Instructor - Surgical Technology
CCAC
07.2011 - 01.2012
Surgical Technologist II
UPMC - Shadyside
07.2008 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County