Joyce Nelson
Des Moines,United States
Summary
Seasoned Surgical Technologist with over 25 years of experience at Virginia Mason and St. Joseph Medical Center, specializing in open heart surgery. Demonstrated expertise in surgical procedure familiarity and teamwork, enhancing operational efficiency and patient safety. Proven ability to anticipate surgeon needs, reducing surgery times and fostering a collaborative environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Cart Coordinator/Surgical Technologist
Virginia Mason
07.2001 - Current
- I have been on the VM open heart team for over twenty years and I am assigned usually ten to twelve days of open heart call a month.
- I give daily lunch relief in all specialties
- Entered data, generated reports, I maintain meticulous preference cards.
- I stay current in my industry by attending conferences and reading material published by fellow CST on new and upcoming technology/developments in surgery.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation, I managed up to seventy five case carts daily.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Collaborated with C.S. and distribution to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
- Notify vendors of their case times, line up NW neuromonitoring and order laser support.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
OR Technician
St. Jospeh Medical Center
02.1996 - 06.2001
- I was a member of St. Joseph's heart team for five years
- Specialized in open heart valve surgery, and I was a context expert and responsible for training new staff.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively handling surgical tools and providing timely assistance to the surgical team.
- Expedited emergency response times within the operating room setting as a result of rigorous scenario-based training exercises.
- Streamlined surgical procedures through efficient organization and preparation of instruments and equipment.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by anticipating surgeon needs during complex procedures.
Education
Surgical Technology
Renton Technical College
Renton, WA12.1995
Skills
- Surgical Procedure Familiarity
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Pateint Safety
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Case Cart Coordinator/Surgical Technologist
Virginia Mason
07.2001 - Current
OR Technician
St. Jospeh Medical Center
02.1996 - 06.2001
Surgical Technology
Renton Technical College