James Allan Fair
Hagerstown,MD
Summary
Board-certified Surgical Assistant offering more than 33 years of expertise in General, GU, Plastics, Ortho and Neuro surgical procedures ( 23 years of which i was a Certified SurgicalAssistant) . Accomplished in building strong relationships with surgeons and other team members. Eager to bring talent and leadership to growing surgical team.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Assistant
Meritus Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Verified identity of patient or operative site.
- Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery.
- Minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation and clamping of blood vessels.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Frederick Memorial Hospital
03.2000 - Current
- Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to surgeon for further investigation.
- Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
- Verified identity of patient or operative site.
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
- Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Education
No Degree - Surgical Assisting
National Institute of First Assisting
Denver, CO12.1999
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Connolley Skill Center
Pittsburgh, PA12.1988
Skills
- Surgical Tools
- Proper Positioning
- Bandage Application
- Bleeding Cessation
- Suturing
- General Surgery
- Surgical Assistance
- Breast Reconstruction
- Plastic Surgery
- Neurological Surgery
Timeline
Certified Surgical Assistant
Meritus Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Frederick Memorial Hospital
03.2000 - Current
No Degree - Surgical Assisting
National Institute of First Assisting
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Connolley Skill Center