Jessica Ramage
Alexandria
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with a strong foundation in surgical procedures and patient assessment. Expertise in equipment troubleshooting and preference card management, committed to mentoring new staff and improving operational workflows in high-pressure environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Pickerington Surgery Center
Pickerington
01.2016 - 12.2025
- Circulated and scrubbed for a variety of surgeries including Sports Medicine, Spine, Hand, Foot & Ankle, Urology, Gynecology and Plastics.
- Ensured proper and safe positioning for all surgical patients
- Trained and mentored new staff on surgical procedures and protocols
- In charge of creating, maintaining and updating all surgeons preference cards
- Assumed Materials Manager responsibilities during periods of absence
Surgical Technologist
Polaris Surgery Centr
Westerville
09.2008 - 12.2015
- Assisted surgeons on a variety of surgeries, anticipating & providing essential instruments and supplies.
- Maintained sterile field for surgical procedures, adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Assisted SPD by preparing and sterilizing equipment to ensure a safe surgical environment.
- Set up equipment and organized instruments based on surgeons' preference cards.
- Managed and performed troubleshooting on arthroscopy towers, cameras, shavers, pumps, and power equipment
Surgical Technologist
Bone & Joint Center at Grant
Columbus
06.2005 - 09.2008
- Set up equipment and organized instruments based on surgeons' preference cards.
- Assisted surgeons with a variety of Sports Medicine cases including Meniscus Repair, ACL & PCL Reconstruction, Rotator Cuff Repair & Labral Repair
- Supported application of wound dressings, casts, slings, and other medical devices.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Columbus, OH12-2015
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Columbus State Community College
Columbus09-2005
Skills
- Surgical instrumentation, devices & implants
- Aseptic techniques
- Preference card management
- Operating room procedures
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Patient assessment
Certification
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Pickerington Surgery Center
01.2016 - 12.2025
Surgical Technologist
Polaris Surgery Centr
09.2008 - 12.2015
Surgical Technologist
Bone & Joint Center at Grant
06.2005 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Columbus State Community College