Jennifer Kempton
Queen Creek ,Arizona
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Tech
Dignity Health
11.2013 - Current
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Assisted in successful surgeries by setting up operating rooms with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment for each procedure.
- Demonstrated adaptability, working effectively with various surgical teams and specialties, ensuring seamless collaboration.
- Established a reputation for reliability, punctuality, and dedication to providing the highest level of surgical support in all situations.
- Promoted teamwork within the surgical team by communicating effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other staff members during procedures.
- Enhanced surgical efficiency through expert handling and passing of instruments to the surgeon in a timely manner.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels of surgical supplies by conducting regular checks on stock availability and replenishing when necessary.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate efficient procedure flows, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Reset operating rooms so they were ready for next patient in a timely manner.
Surgical Tech
Banner Healthcare
09.2010 - 05.2014
- Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate efficient procedure flows, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Demonstrated adaptability, working effectively with various surgical teams and specialties, ensuring seamless collaboration.
- Improved patient care by assisting surgeons during surgical procedures and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Established a reputation for reliability, punctuality, and dedication to providing the highest level of surgical support in all situations.
- Promoted teamwork within the surgical team by communicating effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other staff members during procedures.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels of surgical supplies by conducting regular checks on stock availability and replenishing when necessary.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
- Optimized setup of operating rooms for various surgical procedures, tailoring environments for specific needs.
- Reset operating rooms so they were ready for next patient in a timely manner.
Surgical Tech
Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn Medical Center
06.2001 - 09.2010
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Assisted in successful surgeries by setting up operating rooms with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment for each procedure.
- Demonstrated adaptability, working effectively with various surgical teams and specialties, ensuring seamless collaboration.
- Established a reputation for reliability, punctuality, and dedication to providing the highest level of surgical support in all situations.
- Promoted teamwork within the surgical team by communicating effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other staff members during procedures.
- Enhanced surgical efficiency through expert handling and passing of instruments to the surgeon in a timely manner.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels of surgical supplies by conducting regular checks on stock availability and replenishing when necessary.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Participated in emergency surgeries, demonstrating reliability and quick thinking under pressure.
- Ensured operational readiness of surgical instruments and equipment, leading to seamless surgical procedures.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
- Facilitated efficient OR turnover times through diligent cleaning, disinfecting, and preparing the room for subsequent cases.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
- Implemented inventory management practices for surgical supplies, ensuring availability and reducing waste.
- Optimized setup of operating rooms for various surgical procedures, tailoring environments for specific needs.
- Enhanced patient safety by vigilantly monitoring and maintaining sterile field integrity.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Daily Blood draws on patients.
- Took vital signs on patients.
Education
CNA -
Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, AZTimeline
Surgical Tech
Dignity Health
11.2013 - Current
Surgical Tech
Banner Healthcare
09.2010 - 05.2014
Surgical Tech
Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn Medical Center
06.2001 - 09.2010
CNA -
Pima Medical Institute
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