Karen Hendrix
Summary
Dynamic Certified Surgical Technologist with proven expertise at Blue Ridge Orthopedics in maintaining sterile fields and enhancing patient safety. Skilled in surgical instrumentation and infection control protocols, I excel in collaborating with surgical teams to optimize workflow and ensure compliance with safety standards, contributing to successful surgical outcomes. I did take a break from working to care for two family members.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Blue Ridge Orthopedics
09.2007 - 11.2011
- Maintained sterile field during surgical procedures, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and minimizing infection risks.
- Assisted in the preparation and positioning of patients before surgery, enhancing comfort and safety throughout the process.
- Monitored surgical instrument inventory and performed regular checks to ensure availability of necessary supplies.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline workflow, improving overall efficiency during complex procedures.
Front Office Receptionist
Upstate Forklift And Truck Repair Center
08.2006 - 08.2007
• Answering phones
• Creating invoices
• Records filing
• Opening & closing business
• Working as a team
- Handled incoming mail and packages, distributing them promptly to appropriate personnel.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere through friendly interactions with clients and visitors.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Substitute Teacher
Oconee County School District
01.2005 - 05.2005
• Supervise students
• Follow lesson plans
• Ensure safety of students
• Team work
• Patience
Sales Associate
Quality Coffee Service
08.1996 - 05.2004
• Deliver products
• Create invoices
• Collect money
• Warehouse work
• Work independently
Education
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Tri-County Technical College
Skills
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Surgical equipment operation
- Professionalism and ethics
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Sterile technique mastery
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Infection control protocols
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Patient positioning expertise
- Patient confidentiality
- Direct patient care
- Transporting patients
- Workplace safety
- Preoperative preparation
- Patient transportation
- Documentation accuracy
- Safely disposing of needles
- Passing surgical tools
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- HIPAA proficiency
- Preparing for surgeries
- Surgical instrumentation
- Surgical counts
- Equipment set up and operation
- Aseptic techniques
- Instrument sterilization
- Patient safety
- Surgical procedures
- Sterile field management
- Surgical gowning
- Instrument preparation
- OR preparation
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Blue Ridge Orthopedics
09.2007 - 11.2011
Front Office Receptionist
Upstate Forklift And Truck Repair Center
08.2006 - 08.2007
Substitute Teacher
Oconee County School District
01.2005 - 05.2005
Sales Associate
Quality Coffee Service
08.1996 - 05.2004
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Tri-County Technical College