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Jennifer DeRouen

CVOR CST
Richmond,TX

Summary

Versatile CST bringing over 19 years' experience on the CVOR Team. Highly proficient in various surgical procedures with success in contributing to the achievement of high patient outcomes. Skilled in all elements of operating room setup, including inventory management, aseptic techniques and preparing patients for procedures.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead CVOR Surgical Technologist

Houston Methodist
09.2022 - Current
  • Scrub for complex cardiovascular procedures, including Coronary Artery Bypass, valve repair and replacements, aortic and thoracic aneurysm repairs.
  • collaborate seamlessly with surgeons, perfusionist, and anesthesia to assist with CPB cannulation, IABP insertion, Impella insertion, and other critical phases of surgery.
  • scrubbed for endovascular procedures, including TAVR/TAVI, EVAR/TEVAR and peripheral interventions, IVC Filter Placement/Replacement, thrombectomy,embolectomy, and venous ablation
  • Mentor and train new hires and surgical technology students on CVOR- specific protocols and instrumentation

CST-CVOR

Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Set up operating rooms with appropriate equipment and instruments for surgical cases
  • Cardiothoracic surgeries including CABG's, Valve Replacement (Aortic, Mitral and Tricuspid) Maze procedures, Dissections, Impella
  • Thoracic surgeries including VATS, Lobectomies
  • Vascular surgeries including, Fem-Pop bypass, Aorta Bi-fem, Aneurysm repair, Carotid Endarterectomy, AV-Fistulas and graft placement
  • Endovascular surgeries including Angiography, Angioplasty, EVAR, TCAR, TAVR

LVN-CVOR

DeTar Hospital Navarro
02.2006 - 05.2021
  • Prepared and set up operating rooms and instruments for surgery
  • Cardiothoracic surgeries including CABG's, Aortic Valve Replacement, Maze procedures
  • Thoracic surgeries including VATS, Lobectomy
  • Vascular surgeries including, Fem-Pop bypass, Aorta Bi-fem, Aneurysm repair, Carotid Endarterectomy, AV-Fistulas and graft placement

LVN-Clinic Administrator

SADI-Pain Management
08.2000 - 02.2006

LVN-Clinic Administrator

  • Assisted physicians with pain management procedures (Lumbar and Cervical Epidural Steroid Injections, facet and trigger point injections, Myelograms)
  • ordering supplies and inventory
  • marketing
  • scheduling appointments and phone triage

Education

Associate of Science - CST

Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TX
12.2021

LVN - Nursing

Victoria College
Victoria, TX
08.1997

Skills

  • 27 Years of Operating Room Experience
  • 19 Years Cardiothoracic-Vascular Procedures
  • Working effectively under pressure
  • Dexterity and Multi-tasking skills
  • Ability to anticipate surgeons needs
  • Dedicated and reliable team player

Certification

  • Certified Surgical Tech. NBSTSA #213128 NCCT # 1142991
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse LN#165497
  • BLS

Timeline

Lead CVOR Surgical Technologist

Houston Methodist
09.2022 - Current

CST-CVOR

Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022

LVN-CVOR

DeTar Hospital Navarro
02.2006 - 05.2021

LVN-Clinic Administrator

SADI-Pain Management
08.2000 - 02.2006

LVN - Nursing

Victoria College

Associate of Science - CST

Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
Jennifer DeRouenCVOR CST