With over two decades at Hospital for Special Surgery, Main Campus, I've mastered complex orthopedic surgeries, including robotic-assisted techniques and arthroplasty, leveraging critical thinking and aseptic techniques. My expertise ensures safety and efficiency in high-stakes environments, showcasing my ability to lead and innovate in surgical technology.
Overview
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Hospital for Special Surgery, Main Campus
New York, NY
Over 20 years of experience in orthopedics.
Specialties include complex revisions, adult reconstruction, and arthroplasty.
Wide range of knowledge in robotic-assisted surgery, including but not limited to Mako, Rosa, Velys, and Cory.
Hip Resurfacing, Anterior, and Posterior Total Hip Replacement.
Sports medicine, arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, total shoulder replacement, and uni-knee replacement.
Hand and Foot Services.
Trauma.
Spine.
Training new surgical technologists and nurse residents.
2nd Assited for Arthroplasty/ Joint Service and Sports.
Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
Education
Nursing
Daemen College
New York, NY
01-2014
Surgical Technology
New York University
New York, NY
09-2003
Skills
Safety protocols expertise
Infection control protocols
Collecting medical specimens
Aseptic and sterilization techniques
Setting up and operating equipment
Preparing for surgeries
Instrument sterilization
Sterile field management
Intra-operative assistance
Critical thinking
HIPAA proficiency
Works well, supports, and communicates with nursing staff, surgeons, and anesthesiologists
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Hospital for Special Surgery, Main Campus
Nursing
Daemen College
Surgical Technology
New York University
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