Katelyn Copley
Man,WV
Summary
Driven Certified Surgical First Assist/ Certified Surgical Tech. Excited to bring an 8-year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing/ positioning patients, assisting surgeons, and suturing. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist First Assist
Logan Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of surgical procedures and patient information, contributing to streamlined documentation and effective patient care.
- Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning Ortho procedures for optimal efficiency.
- Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.
- Received recognition for excellent performance in assisting with emergency surgeries, resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Pikeville Medial Center
06.2016 - 04.2021
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry advancements and enhance surgical skills.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to surgeon for further investigation.
- Supported surgeons in emergency situations, demonstrating quick thinking and adaptability under pressure for optimal patient outcomes.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
Education
Certification - Surgical First Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN07.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College
Mount Gay, WV05.2016
Skills
- Proper Specimen Disposal
- Technical Support
- Medication Administration
- Equipment Operation
- Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)
- Aseptic Techniques
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
- Critical Thinking
- Surgical Technologist
- Patient confidentiality
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Positioning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Wound Dressing
- Infection control protocols
- Safe sharps disposal
- Work Prioritization
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Surgical Procedure Familiarity
- Anatomy Understanding
- Organizational abilities
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Wound Dressing Techniques
- Equipment set up
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Infection Control
- Attention to Detail
- Arthroscopic joint surgery
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Wound Closure Techniques
- Specimen Preparation
- Sterile Technique Proficiency
- Certified Surgical First Assistant
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Patient positioning expertise
- Surgical Assistance
- Suturing
- Basic Life Support
- Active Listening
- Self-Directed
- Task Prioritization
- Problem-Solving
- Organization and Time Management
- Analytical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Daisy Team Award member
- Davinci Robot Trained
Certification
- CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Surgical Technologist First Assist
Logan Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Pikeville Medial Center
06.2016 - 04.2021
Certification - Surgical First Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College
- CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
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