Katherine Englehart
Summary
Focused professional well versed in wide range procedures. Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Board certified by national board of surgical technology and surgical assisting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
UPMC Williamsport
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted surgical teams in preparing operating rooms and ensuring sterile environments.
- Managed surgical instruments, ensuring proper functionality and availability during procedures.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to streamline patient flow and enhance procedural efficiency.
- Educated new team members on best practices for instrument handling and room preparation.
- Coordinated with surgeons to anticipate needs during operations, contributing to overall procedure success.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
Crew member
Burger King
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Resolved complaints promptly and professionally.
- Followed procedures for safe food preparation, assembly, and presentation.
- Handled currency and credit transactions quickly and accurately.
- Organized and cleaned restaurant during downtime; maintain a sanitized work environment at all times.
- Operated kitchen equipment and maintained cleanliness throughout workstations.
- Worked collaboratively with team members during peak service hours.
- Assisted in training new crew members on procedures and best practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Juanita Valley
Alexandria, PA 08.2012 - 6 2021
High School Diploma - Public Health And Safety
Huntington County Career and Technological Center
Huntington, Pa 09.2019 - 05.2021
Associate Degree - Surgical Technology
MacCann School Of Business and Technology
Lewisburg, Pa 08.2021 - 04.2023
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Equipment set up
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Effective communication
Certification
Certified surgical technologist and
BLS
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
UPMC Williamsport
07.2023 - Current
Associate Degree - Surgical Technology
MacCann School Of Business and Technology
08.2021 - 04.2023
Crew member
Burger King
06.2021 - 07.2023
High School Diploma - Public Health And Safety
Huntington County Career and Technological Center
09.2019 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Juanita Valley
08.2012 - 6 2021