KAILAN BRAGG
Orlando,FL
Summary
Certified Surgical Technologist Driven Surgical Technologist offering 15 years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in sports medicine, urological surgery, robotic surgery, general surgery, colorectal surgery and plastic surgery procedures. Proven leader and instrumental in developing new total joint replacement programs and educating staff on new policies, procedures and equipment. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
One Staff Medical - Emory Winship Hopstial
Atlanta, GA
10.2023 - Current
- Prepared operating rooms for surgery, ensuring all instruments and supplies were ready for use
- Provided assistance in the operating room by passing instruments to the surgeon during procedures
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were available throughout the duration of the procedure
- Assisted surgeons with a variety of surgical procedures, including orthopedic and neurosurgery
- Set up equipment such as lights, suction machines, and electrosurgical units prior to operations
- Performed counts of sponges, needles, and other items used during surgeries.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Frontline Staffing - AdventHealth Waterman
Tavares, FL
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Demonstrated excellent knowledge of sterile technique and instrumentation maintenance
- Prepared operating rooms for surgery, ensuring all instruments and supplies were ready for use
- Performed counts of sponges, needles, and other items used during surgeries
- Dressed wounds according to established protocols after surgery was complete
- Prepared sterile instrument table, checking instruments and supplies for cleanliness and proper function
- Applied knowledge of surgical procedures to anticipate needs of surgeon throughout intraoperative phase.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Medpro Staffing - Cleveland Clinic Florida
Weston, Fl
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis accurately and efficiently
- Employed effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and colleagues
- Applied sound judgment when making decisions involving critical situations in order to ensure safety of patients at all times
- Provided education to patients regarding proper inhalation techniques for medications such as nebulizers or metered dose inhalers
- Recognized potential problems quickly and took corrective action where needed.
Certified Respiratory Therapist
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
Kissimmee, FL
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis accurately and efficiently
- Provided education to patients regarding proper inhalation techniques for medications such as nebulizers or metered dose inhalers
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Recognized potential problems quickly and took corrective action where needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with respiratory disorders.
- Expedited emergency response times, participating in Code Blue situations as an essential member of the rapid response team.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Orlando Health
Orlando, FL
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis accurately and efficiently
- Employed effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and colleagues
- Applied sound judgment when making decisions involving critical situations in order to ensure safety of patients at all times
- Provided education to patients regarding proper inhalation techniques for medications such as nebulizers or metered dose inhalers
- Recognized potential problems quickly and took corrective action where needed.
Education
Surgical Technology in Surgery -
10.2019
Associate in Science (A.S.) in Respiratory Therapy -
08.2007
Skills
- Pre-Surgical Preparation
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Infection Control Protocols
Certification
- TT16691
- 118826
Contact - Skills
- Safe Needle Disposal
- Equipment Operation
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Chronic Disease Management
- Specimen Collection
- Wound Dressing
- Plastic Surgery
- Gynecological Surgery
- Patient Assessments
- Electronic Charting
- HIPAA Proficiency
- Basic Life Support
- OB/GYN Procedures
- Vascular Surgery
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist - One Staff Medical - Emory Winship Hopstial
10.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist - Frontline Staffing - AdventHealth Waterman
04.2023 - 09.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist - Medpro Staffing - Cleveland Clinic Florida
09.2022 - 03.2023
Certified Respiratory Therapist - HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist - Orlando Health
08.2020 - 09.2022
Santa Fe College - Surgical Technology in Surgery,
American College for Medical Careers - Associate in Science (A.S.) in Respiratory Therapy,