JELENA JAJIC-ANTON
Burr Ridge,IL
Summary
Focused professional with 20+ years of experience. Well versed in wide range of surgical procedures. Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Board certified by national board of surgical technology.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Oakbrook Surgical Center
Oak Brook, IL
11.2023 - Current
- Scrub and assist during surgical procedures.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- In-charge of student clinicals at our facility.
- Updated current policies for Joint Commission.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Triton College
River Forest, IL
10.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Instructed students in aseptic technique, instrumentation, and surgical procedures.
- Prepared students for clinicals.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Med OP Solutions Agency
Oak Brook, IL
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed, anticipating surgeons' needs while maintaining aseptic technique.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Provided assistance during cesarean sections.
- Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
Certified Surgical Technologist
LaGrange Hospital
LaGrange, IL
12.2013 - 09.2019
- Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
- Head technologist that managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available for Robotic cases.
- Was assigned to a team to help reduce excess waste in the operating room by updating and maintaining surgical preference cards.
- Create Surgical Technologist monthly call schedule.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
Chicago, IL
08.1992 - 10.2013
- Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Maintained inventory levels of medical supplies within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Followed safety guidelines when transporting patients from one area to another inside the facility.
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
Education
Certificate in Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Triton College
River Grove, IL06-1991
Associate of Arts - Special Education
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL08-1990
Skills
- Surgical counts
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Equipment set up and operation
- Preparing for surgeries
- Dressing wounds
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Management
- Scrubbing and assisting: Orthopedic surgery, General surgery, Gynecology, Ear, nose, and throat (ENT), Oral surgery, Plastic surgery, Vascular/Pulmonary, Neurosurgery, Level I Trauma
Certification
- Certification in Surgical Technology
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Oakbrook Surgical Center
11.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Triton College
10.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Med OP Solutions Agency
11.2021 - 10.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
LaGrange Hospital
12.2013 - 09.2019
Certified Surgical Technologist
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
08.1992 - 10.2013
Certificate in Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Triton College
Associate of Arts - Special Education
Northern Illinois University
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