Kalise Walker
Universal City,Texas
Summary
Hardworking Surgical Tech skilled in many services with 14+ years of experience. Able to work any available schedules ,but mostly prefer after hour shifts. Can make quick decisions in very chaotic situations and with a military background. Knowledgeable with instrumentation and procedures.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Central Material Supply
USAF
San Antonio, TX
10.2011 - 01.2012
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Provided necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures.
- Operated steam and gas sterilizers
- Documented and maintained biological testers for over 800 instrument sets in a duration of 4 months
Surgical Technician
USAF
San Antonio, TX
04.2010 - 09.2010
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration.
- Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival.
- Support duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Scrubbed 789 cases of multiple services including ENT, Orthopedics, Sport Medicine, Pain Medicine, Neurology, Vascular, General, Gynecology, and Oral Maxillary Facial surgery
- Provided personal nursing care in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Assisted nurses with cleaning rectal tube, G-tube, J-tube, and regular catheter insertion.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication with regard to issues of death and dying.
Surgical Technician
Brook Army Medical Center
San Antonio, TX
02.2011 - 05.2013
- Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration.
- Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
- Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival.
- Support duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted in application of traction devices.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
- Participated in the maintenance of safe conditions within the facility and other related areas.
- Participated in over 24 traumatic cases that determined life or death situations
- Assisted in applying splints, casts, knee immobilizer, and gauze pads
- Participated in 246 cesarean section procedures
- Supervised 7 employees on an off duty shift for a term of 5 months
Surgical Technologist
Glenwoood Medical
Monroe , LA
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare (St Lukes Des Peres)
St Louis, MO
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
- Transported patients to operating room before surgery and monitored vital signs throughout procedure.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare ( University of Louisville)
Shelbyville, KT
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
- Kept inventory of supplies and ordered new items as needed.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
- Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
- Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
Surgical Technologist
TSAOG
San Antonio, TX
10.2021 - 07.2024
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
- Kept inventory of supplies and ordered new items as needed.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
- Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
Education
Surgical Service Apprentice Course- Phase II
Keesler Medical Center
2010
Medical Preparedness
Military Training
2010
High School Diploma - General Studies
Ouachita Parish High School
2009
Surgical Service Apprentice Course- Phase I
Sheppard AFB
Skills
- Quick problem solver
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Capable of performing basic life support
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Understands medical procedures
- Respiratory equipment training
- Trained in catheter change and preparation
Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
TSAOG
10.2021 - 07.2024
Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare ( University of Louisville)
11.2020 - 02.2021
Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare (St Lukes Des Peres)
01.2020 - 05.2020
Surgical Technologist
Glenwoood Medical
02.2019 - 01.2020
Central Material Supply
USAF
10.2011 - 01.2012
Surgical Technician
Brook Army Medical Center
02.2011 - 05.2013
Surgical Technician
USAF
04.2010 - 09.2010
Surgical Service Apprentice Course- Phase II
Keesler Medical Center
Medical Preparedness
Military Training
High School Diploma - General Studies
Ouachita Parish High School
Surgical Service Apprentice Course- Phase I
Sheppard AFB
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