Jennifer Fentress
Summary
Proven Surgical Technologist with 27 years of expertise in aseptic and sterile techniques, excelling in high-pressure environments such as Norfolk General Hospital and Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Demonstrated ability to maintain infection control standards and mentor new staff, showcasing strong organizational skills and surgical instrument knowledge. Achieved proficiency across vascular, general, neuro, gyn, and orthopedics specialties, ensuring optimal surgical outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
08.2006 - Current
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Accomplished in surgical specialties such as vascular, general, neuro, gyn, and orthopedics.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Stays up to date with new procedures and educational in-services
- Currently licensed in the state of Virginia as a Surgical Technologist.
Surgical Technologist
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
08.1996 - 07.2006
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Education
Surgical Technology
Sentara School of Health Professions
Norfolk, VA07.1996
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VABiology
Virginia Wesleyan College
Norfolk, VAHigh School Diploma -
Salem High School
Virginia Beach, VA06.1993
Skills
- Aseptic Techniques
- Sterile Technique Proficiency
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical Assistance
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Infection control protocols
- Organizational abilities
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
08.2006 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
08.1996 - 07.2006
Surgical Technology
Sentara School of Health Professions
Tidewater Community College
Biology
Virginia Wesleyan College
High School Diploma -
Salem High School