Jessica Caple

Mohs procedures, prep room, clean room, go to get patients, as questions,

Consent signing- ask proper questions to patients after getting them positioned

* Give injections to numb particular body part and/or parts

* customer service when patients have questions

* team player and coordinate with other nurses for where we need to be

* travel from place to place where we set up each individual office to prpare for the following day

* Assisted surgeons during procedures, ensuring optimal instrument availability and sterility.

* Maintained surgical equipment and tools, implementing preventive maintenance protocols.

Clean and sterilize instruments

• Assisted surgical teams in preparing for procedures by ensuring sterile environments and organizing instruments.
• Monitored and maintained surgical equipment, ensuring functionality and adherence to safety protocols.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement standardized procedures, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Trained new surgical staff on best practices and compliance with safety regulations, promoting skill development.
• Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
• Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
• Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
• Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
• Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
• Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care throughout the entire perioperative process.
• Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
• Improved team communication through active participation in pre-and post-operative discussions, resulting in better patient outcomes.

• Assisted surgical teams with instrument preparation and sterilization to ensure optimal operating conditions.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to maintain sterile fields during procedures, enhancing patient safety.
• Monitored and restocked surgical supplies, ensuring availability of necessary tools for efficient operation workflows.
• Trained new surgical technicians on best practices in sterilization techniques and instrument handling.
• Implemented process improvements that reduced turnaround time between surgeries, increasing overall efficiency in the operating room.
• Supported successful surgeries by anticipating surgeon needs and providing necessary assistance during procedures.
• Assisted in complex surgeries through effective communication and collaboration with the surgical team.
• Expedited patient recovery with accurate wound dressing and diligent post-operative care.
• Played a crucial role in life-saving surgeries by assisting in emergency cases when called upon.
• Boosted overall department performance through active participation in quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient care.
• Expanded knowledge base through regular participation in professional development courses related to the Certified Surgical Technician field.
• Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
• 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.
• Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
• Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
• Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
• Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
• Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
• Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
• Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
• Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
• Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
• Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
• Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.

* Awarded TOPS scholarship to pay for college courses, along with a Pell Grant for books

* Honor Roll every semester

* Ranked in Top 1% of class

• Honoree of TOPS Scholarship- all schooling paid for
• Graduated 7th in whole graduating class
• Honor Roll- every semester every year A- Honor roll
• 3.75 - GPA
• Ranked in Top 2% of class - 7th out of about 175 students