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Kayla King

Ravenna,TX

Summary

Dynamic Certified Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at Texoma Medical Center Denison, excelling in preoperative preparation, surgical procedures and maintaining patient confidentiality. Proven ability to enhance surgical efficiency and safety through meticulous instrument handling and effective communication. Skilled in operating surgical equipment and fostering teamwork, contributing to reduced infection rates and improved patient outcomes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist

Texoma Medical Center Denison
02.2025 - Current
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological procedures.
  • 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.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
  • Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
  • Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
  • Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.

Certified Surgical Technologist

TMC Bonham
02.2024 - 02.2025
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
  • Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
  • Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
  • Improved team communication through active participation in pre-and post-operative discussions, resulting in better patient outcomes.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Optimized inventory management processes by routinely assessing supplies levels and promptly ordering necessary items for successful surgeries.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
  • Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
  • Achieved consistent performance evaluations through dedication to excellence in patient care, teamwork, and adherence to established protocols.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.

Surgical Technologist Student

Paris Junior College
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • I did clinical rotations at the following hospitals. Hunt Regional Medical Hospital in Greenville Texas, Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs Texas, Paris Regional Hospital Health Hospital in Paris Texas and Paris Surgical Center in Paris Texas.
  • My duties as a surgical technologist were to gather, check, and open supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure, I would prepare the sterile field, such as the mayo stand, back table with instrument supplies, equipment and medications/solutions needed for the procedure. I would preform a initial instrument, sharps and sponge count with the circulator. Assist the team members with gowning and gloving. Assist with draping the patient and establishing a sterile field. Participate in the surgical site and patient verification during the Time-Out procedure. Secure tubing's, cords and other sterile accessories. Anticipate the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during the procedure. Held retractors and instruments as directed by the surgeon. Coordinate camera or change out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgeries. Maintains a high standard of sterile technique during the procedure. Preforms additional counts as necessary. Prepares sterile dressing and or embolization devices. Preforms and passes off specimens. Assist/s and prepping OR for the next patient. At the end of the procedure, i go and wipe down the back table, mayo stand, operating table, and any cords used during the procedure.

Office Manager

S&S Commercial Drywall
03.2020 - 01.2023
  • *As Office manager i would maintain office services by organizing office operations/procedures. preparing the payroll weekly, controlling correspondence with the suppliers, designing filing systems in order to keep everything organized between vendors and customers, reviewing and approving supply requisitions with the supply companies we sued for our sheetrock materials.
  • *Serving as Office manager i would figure up how many sheets of sheetrock was going to be needed for the house. I would write up the stocking purchase order and send it to the supplier. I would schedule a stocking date, and make sure all the information is correct. I would input all the data in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet labeled and color coordinated and keep everything organized.

Medical Assistant/Receptionist

Premier Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
06.2019 - 10.2019
  • *As check out receptionist i would send patients orders to designated facilities. I follow up on orders to make sure facility receives the orders and the patient is scheduled. I am in contact with the insurance providers to do pre-authorizations for procedures or labs. I am in contact with the hospitals to schedule procedures.
  • *As front desk receptionist i answer a multifunction switchboard, Make new/followup appointments for the patients. I verify demographics of the patient. Verify correct insurance information. Accept copayments for the visit. I manage my time wisley to allow for 1-30 minute lunch break, and 2-15 minute breaks.
  • *As a medical assistant i refill medications if it is due time for the patient to have. I pull approximately 90 patients back daily, do vitals, ask them clinical questions. I have the patient prepared for clinical assessment by the doctor. I pull medical records if the patient had recently been in the hospital or had any labs/radiology done. I administer spirometry test if the patient is having difficulty breathing and the doctor needed to know lung capacity. I administer injections such as allergy, steroid and antibiotic. I educate the patients on how to administer their medications.

Human Service Technican

Department of Children and Family Services
10.2016 - 05.2019
  • *Provide transportation for clients to and from appointments as requested by caseworkers and/or unit supervisors. Observes and/or supervise parent and child visits. Completes appropriate forms and documentation concerning client contact including data entry into IMPACT and other agency systems. Maintain out going paper and/or electronic appointment calender for scheduling requests made by caseworkers/supervisor. Performs other duties as operating multi line telephone system to receive and relay incoming and outgoing telephone messages. Faxing/Scanning documents. I am assigned and required to maintain unit operations including performing various clerical duties such as typing, filing, faxing, copying etc. Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among co workers and all work related contacts. Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sam Rayburn ISD
Ivanhoe, TX
06.2011

Associate of Applied Science -

Paris Junior College
Paris, Texas, TX
12.2023

Certified Surgical Technologist -

Paris Junior College
Paris, Texas, TX
01.2024

Skills

  • Preoperative preparation
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Workplace safety
  • Direct patient care
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Specimen collection
  • Wound dressing
  • Safe sharps disposal
  • Pre- and post-surgical counts
  • Pre-surgical preparation
  • Preparing for surgeries
  • Surgical equipment operation

Certification

  • CST - Certified Surgical Technologist

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist

Texoma Medical Center Denison
02.2025 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

TMC Bonham
02.2024 - 02.2025

Surgical Technologist Student

Paris Junior College
01.2023 - 12.2023

Office Manager

S&S Commercial Drywall
03.2020 - 01.2023

Medical Assistant/Receptionist

Premier Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
06.2019 - 10.2019

Human Service Technican

Department of Children and Family Services
10.2016 - 05.2019

High School Diploma -

Sam Rayburn ISD

Associate of Applied Science -

Paris Junior College

Certified Surgical Technologist -

Paris Junior College

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