KATHY GIBSON
Youngsville,NC
Summary
I desire a solid foundation within the medical field. In addition to contributing to the company's success, by providing excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and interpersonal skills in facilitating individual and group peak performance. With an emphasis on team building and camaraderie among my colleagues. Motivated professional adept at handling instruments, supplies, and equipment for non-invasive to minimally invasive procedures. Well versed in all operating room activities with a commitment to upholding the highest standard of sterile technique during procedures. Excited to bring several year background to growing organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist Traveler
UNC Medical Center
Chapel Hill, NC
07.2023 - Current
- Extensive knowledge of Urology, Gynecology, General and Obstetrics procedures
- Laparoscopic and robotic cases
- My skill set includes trauma, pediatrics, peg tube placement, bronchoscopy, breast biopsy, appendectomy, hernia repair both inguinal and umbilical
- Mastectomies, amputations, thyroidectomies, and a host of other procedures
- Responsible for preparation of operating room suite preceding surgical procedures
- Counting of all instruments, supplies and miscellaneous items before, during and after each case
- Gowning, gloving, assisting and anticipating the needs of the surgical team
- Properly handling and passing off specimens for pathology
- Preparation and application of surgical site dressings and performing terminal duties for room turnover at the end of each case
- Knowledge and use of the Epic system, Da Vinci Xi and SP robots.
Surgical Technologist
North Carolina Specialty Hospital
Durham, NC
04.2022 - 02.2024
- Proficiency in Sports medicine and Orthopedics with the focus on total joints, both robotic and primary approach
- Trained in spine procedures with an array of implementations, varying from cervical, thoracic and lumbar
- Responsible for preparation of operating room suite preceding surgical procedures
- Counting of all instruments, supplies and miscellaneous items before, during and after each case
- Gowning, gloving, assisting and anticipating the needs of the surgical team
- Properly handling and passing off specimens for pathology
- Preparation and application of surgical site dressings and performing terminal duties for room turnover at the end of each case Knowledge and use of the MAKO robot
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure.
Surgical Technologist
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
04.2016 - 04.2022
- Extensive knowledge of Urology, Gynecology, General and Obstetrics procedures
- Laparoscopic and robotic cases
- My skill set includes trauma, pediatrics, peg tube placement, bronchoscopy, breast biopsy, appendectomy, hernia repair both inguinal and umbilical
- Mastectomies, amputations, thyroidectomies, and a host of other procedures
- Responsible for preparation of operating room suite preceding surgical procedures
- Counting of all instruments, supplies and miscellaneous items before, during and after each case
- Gowning, gloving, assisting and anticipating the needs of the surgical team
- Properly handling and passing off specimens for pathology
- Preparation and application of surgical site dressings and performing terminal duties for room turnover at the end of each case
- Knowledge and use of the Epic system, Da Vinci Xi and single port robots.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Miller-Motte Technical College
Cary, NC01-2014
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of Urology, Gynecology, General and Obstetrics procedures
- Laparoscopic and robotic cases
- Trauma, pediatrics, peg tube placement, bronchoscopy, breast biopsy, appendectomy, hernia repair both inguinal and umbilical
- Mastectomies, amputations, thyroidectomies, and a host of other procedures
- Preparation of operating room suite preceding surgical procedures
- Counting of all instruments, supplies and miscellaneous items before, during and after each case
- Gowning, gloving, assisting and anticipating the needs of the surgical team
- Properly handling and passing off specimens for pathology
- Preparation and application of surgical site dressings
- Knowledge and use of the Epic system, Da Vinci Xi and SP robots
- Proficiency in Sports medicine and Orthopedics with the focus on total joints, both robotic and primary approach
- Trained in spine procedures with an array of implementations, varying from cervical, thoracic and lumbar
- Knowledge and use of the MAKO robot
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Surgical Technologist Traveler
UNC Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Surgical Technologist
North Carolina Specialty Hospital
04.2022 - 02.2024
Surgical Technologist
Duke University Medical Center
04.2016 - 04.2022
BLS
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Miller-Motte Technical College
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