Kaitlyn Johnson
Bowling Green,KY
Summary
Focused professional well versed in wide range procedures. Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Board certified by national board of surgical technology and surgical assisting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Nashville Plastic Surgery Institute
Nashville, Tennessee
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted surgeon in preparing the operating room for procedures.
- Sterilized and organized surgical instruments for optimal performance.
- Opening sterile operating field and maintained case sterility throughout the procedures.
- Assisted surgeons in preparing the operating room for procedures.
- Supported patient positioning and monitoring during surgeries.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure a safe surgical environment.
- Followed protocols for infection control and safety standards diligently.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Graves Gilbert Clinic
Nashville, KY
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Collected and prepared laboratory specimens for testing.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication usage.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of clinical workspaces.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address inquiries and concerns.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient exams, including taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and updating medical records.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Answered patient calls promptly and directed inquiries to the appropriate department when needed.
- Collected urine samples from patients for drug screens or pregnancy tests when necessary.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and performed routine laboratory tests.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing stitches under the direction of a physician.
Travel Nurse Recruiter
Trustaff Travel Nursing
Cincinnati, Ohio
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare professionals and facilities nationwide.
- Coordinated travel assignments for nurses across various specialties and locations.
- Provided guidance on licensing, certifications, and compliance requirements for candidates.
- Conducted interviews to assess qualifications and fit for travel nursing positions.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems to manage candidate information efficiently.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline recruitment processes and enhance candidate experience.
- Monitored industry trends to identify emerging needs in the travel nursing market.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Salameh Plastic Surgery
Cincinnati, KY
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Assisted surgeons in preparing the operating room for procedures.
- Sterilized and organized surgical instruments for optimal efficiency.
- Maintained inventory of surgical supplies and equipment.
- Supported patient positioning and monitoring during surgeries.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure a safe surgical environment.
- Followed protocols for infection control and safety standards diligently.
- Documented surgical procedures and maintained accurate records.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and recovery instructions.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
- Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incisions sites postoperatively.
Certified Surgical Technologist
TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
Bowling Green, KY
07.2016 - 09.2020
- Assisted surgeons in preparing the operating room for procedures.
- Sterilized and organized surgical instruments for optimal efficiency.
- Maintained inventory of surgical supplies and equipment.
- Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Adhered to department policies regarding infection control practices.
- Retrieved specimens from the OR for laboratory analysis.
- Provided assistance during cesarean sections, hysterectomies, orthopedic repairs, wound closure suturing techniques and other types of surgical procedures as needed.
- Provided instruction on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members.
- Followed safety guidelines when transporting patients from one area to another inside the facility.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College
Bowling Green, KY 08.2015 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College
Bowling Green, KY 08.2013 - 06.2016
South Warren High School
Bowling Green, KYSkills
- Surgical instrument sterilization
- Aseptic technique
- Surgical procedure assistance
- Operating room preparation
- Patient monitoring
- Infection control protocols
- Clinical documentation management
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Workflow organization
- Passing surgical tools
- Surgical equipment operation
- Documentation accuracy
- Postoperative care
- Indirect patient care
- Collecting medical specimens
- Direct patient care
- Patient positioning expertise
- Patient confidentiality
- Professionalism and ethics
- Preoperative preparation
- Sterile technique mastery
- HIPAA proficiency
- Safe sharps disposal
- Surgical counts
- Safely disposing of needles
- Surgical instrumentation
- Medical records management
- Patient assessments
- Suturing wounds
- Patient transportation
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Transporting patients
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Workplace safety
- Wound closure techniques
- Dressing wounds
- Anatomy and physiology
- Administering medications
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Medication administration
- Medical terminology proficiency
Specialized in most surgical specialties including: General, Orthopedic, Spine, Plastics, OBGYN, ENT, Eye, Urology, & Da Vinci Robotic Surgeries
Certification
- BLS Certified
- NBSTA Certified: Certification number: 167620
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Nashville Plastic Surgery Institute
06.2024 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Graves Gilbert Clinic
06.2023 - Current
Travel Nurse Recruiter
Trustaff Travel Nursing
04.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Salameh Plastic Surgery
09.2020 - 03.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
07.2016 - 09.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College
08.2015 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College
08.2013 - 06.2016
South Warren High School