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Katie Arsenault

Vero Beach,FL

Summary

Driven Neurosurgical Assistant with proven expertise in surgical assistance and patient care at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital. Demonstrates exceptional ability to communicate and organize, ensuring efficient surgical procedures and optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in operating microscopes and wound closure, with a commitment to maintaining sterile environments and enhancing patient safety.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Neurosurgical Assistant, CSFA

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
01.2008 - Current
  • Assists with departmental Performance improvement.
  • Providing surgical site exposure.
  • Providing hemostasis by means of clamping vessels, coagulating and ligating vessels.
  • Assists in placement and suturing of surgical drains.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique in relation to the procedure and the operating field.
  • Positioning the patient based on instructions from the surgeon including tasks such as padding specific pressure points, ensuring that circulation is not impeded, protecting the patient's nerves and using any special positioning equipment needed related to the procedure.
  • Proficient in the use of an operating microscope.
  • Proficient in all wound closure techniques.
  • Schedule and obtain insurance authorization for surgical procedures.
  • Participation in staff and student development

Certified Surgical Technologist

Indian River Memorial Hospital
06.2005 - 01.2008
  • 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.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.

Education

Certification - Surgical First Assistant

Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN
08.2009

Certification - Surgical Technology

Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL
05.2005

High School Diploma -

Portsmouth Catholic High School
Portsmouth, VA
05.1991

Skills

  • Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, healthcare staff and patients
  • Ability to organize tasks and maintain control work flow
  • Utilizing appropriate techniques in assisting surgeon with closure of body planes, applying appropriate dressings and drainage system
  • Effectively assisting the surgeon while using an operating microscope
  • Providing visualization of the operative site by appropriate placement and securing of retractors with or without padding, packing with sponges,digital manipulation of tissues, suctioning and irrigating

Timeline

Neurosurgical Assistant, CSFA

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
01.2008 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

Indian River Memorial Hospital
06.2005 - 01.2008

Certification - Surgical First Assistant

Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting

Certification - Surgical Technology

Indian River State College

High School Diploma -

Portsmouth Catholic High School

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