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Judith Grimm

Dearborn Heights,MI

Summary

Driven Surgical Technologist offering 4 years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate. Well-versed in general surgery, Ob/gyn, plastic surgery and orthopedic procedures Proven leader and instrumental in educating staff on new policies, procedures and equipment. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Care Aide

Midwest Healthcare
01.2021 - 09.2022
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Surgical Technologist

Henryford Health System
Detroit, MI
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
  • Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.
  • Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.

Surgical Technologist

Henryford Health System
Detroit, Michigan
03.2020 - 12.2020
  • Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
  • Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.
  • Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
  • Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
  • Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.

Surgical Technologist

Beaumont Hospital
Dearborn, MI
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
  • Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
  • Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.

Surgical Technologist Student

Beaumont Hospital
Dearborn, MI
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
  • Assisted in over 100 surgeries
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
  • Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
  • Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
  • Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI
12.2019

Skills

  • Medications Familiarity
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Family Support and Assistance
  • Feeding Assistance Expertise
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Medical Records Management
  • Wound Care
  • Chronic Disease Management

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Henryford Health System
09.2021 - 07.2022

Health Care Aide

Midwest Healthcare
01.2021 - 09.2022

Surgical Technologist

Henryford Health System
03.2020 - 12.2020

Surgical Technologist

Beaumont Hospital
01.2020 - 08.2020

Surgical Technologist Student

Beaumont Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Wayne County Community College District

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