Karen Grassl
Largo,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
BayCare Health System - Morton Plant
09.2020 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
Certified Surgical Technologist
UT Medical Center
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Certified Surgical Technologist
BayCare Health System - Morton Plant
02.2014 - 09.2019
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Central Florida Institute - Palm Harbor
Palm Harbor, FL11.2013
Skills
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Setting up and operating equipment
- OB/GYN procedures
- Specimen Collection
- Workplace Safety
- Basic Life Support
- Critical Thinking
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Restocking Inventory
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
BayCare Health System - Morton Plant
09.2020 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
UT Medical Center
10.2019 - 08.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist
BayCare Health System - Morton Plant
02.2014 - 09.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Central Florida Institute - Palm Harbor
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