Jennifer Bales
Holland,TX
Summary
Dedicated Certified Surgical Technologist with a proven track record at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, adept in maintaining high infection control standards and providing vital support during complex surgeries. Skilled in both emotional support and meticulous surgical preparation, excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring optimal patient care and enhancing surgical efficiency.
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Companion
Lap of Love
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
- Answers client calls in timely and supportive manner
- Gathers and accurately documents client’s personal and pet related medical information
- Addresses client concerns with compassion and coordinates care
- Deliveries care and compassion to my pet parents
Certified Surgical Technologist
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
02.2003 - 05.2023
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Care Administration
Temple College
Temple, TX06-2003
Skills
- Emotional support
- Palliative care
- Compassionate caregiving
- Vital signs monitoring
- Social interaction
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate client care
- Documentation
- Medication coordination
- Respectful and compassionate
- Care plan adherence
- Conflict resolution
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist (105414)
Timeline
Care Companion
Lap of Love
05.2023 - 03.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
02.2003 - 05.2023
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist (105414)
Associate of Applied Science - Health Care Administration
Temple College
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