KayLee Hand
Whites Creek,TN
Summary
Focused Certified Surgical Technologist well versed in wide range of pediatric and adult procedures. Efficient 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
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel - Certified Surgical Technologist
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
05.2022 - Current
- Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments in all specialties.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
- Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Worked with internal departments and personnel to ensure availability of instruments and equipment.
Travel - Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery
Nashville, TN
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Specialized in multi-level spinal fusions and spinal decompression procedures.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles with appropriate staff before incision.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
Travel - Certified Surgical Technologist
Children's Hospital of Georgia
Augusta, GA
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Specialized in all pediatric procedures.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
- Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
Travel - Certified Surgical Technologist
Ocala Regional Medical Center
Ocala, Florida
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- During this four week assignment I spent the majority of the time advancing my experience in Neuro and Ortho Spine.
Certified Surgical Technologist - (Neurosurgery)
Ascension Sacred Heart
Pensacola, FL
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organized instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
- Worked with internal departments and personnel to ensure availability of instruments and equipment.
- Assisted the Pediatric Plastic Surgeon with Le Fort procedures, as well as combo procedures with Neuro and Plastics for Cranial Vault Surgeries.
- Worked with multiple different specialties within the Operating Room - primarily a member of the Neuro team, as well as abundant experience in Ortho, Plastics, and General Surgeries.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital At Vanderbilt
Nashville, TN
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Well versed in assisting with many pediatric trauma cases including, Open Globe, Ortho, Neuro, Plastics, General, Transplants and ECMO (NICU patients to adolescent ages.)
Education
Certified Surgical Technology
Flowers Hospital Surgical Technology Program
Dothan, AL08.2017
Skills
- Assisting Surgical Team
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Positioning
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Equipment set up and operation
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Passing surgical instrumentation
- Collecting medical specimens
- Safely disposing of needles and other sharps
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Workplace safety
Certification
- Board certified by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) *expiration - 07/2025*
- BLS Certified by American Heart Association *expiration 07/2025*
Timeline
Travel - Certified Surgical Technologist
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Travel - Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery
10.2021 - 04.2022
Travel - Certified Surgical Technologist
Children's Hospital of Georgia
08.2021 - 10.2021
Travel - Certified Surgical Technologist
Ocala Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 07.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist - (Neurosurgery)
Ascension Sacred Heart
08.2019 - 11.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital At Vanderbilt
09.2017 - 09.2018
Certified Surgical Technology
Flowers Hospital Surgical Technology Program
- Board certified by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) *expiration - 07/2025*
- BLS Certified by American Heart Association *expiration 07/2025*
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