Keetra Murphy

• Assisted in various types of surgeries such as orthopedic, vascular, general surgery, gynecology or urology procedures tailoring assistance based on specific case requirements.
• Reduced surgery time with efficient anticipation of surgeon''s needs, resulting in faster patient recovery.
• Utilized strong problem-solving skills for effective troubleshooting during unexpected intraoperative challenges.
• Contributed to the development of hospital protocols and guidelines for the role of the Certified Surgical First Assistant, promoting standardization and quality care across departments.

• Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
• Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
• Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
• Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
• Assisted with wound closure.
• Assisting in the operating room for a cesarean delivery.

Worked PRN in CVOR temporarily to help out while under staffing shortages

• Cleaned operating rooms for surgeries, stocking and providing sterile instruments for surgeons for specific procedures
• Anticipated needs of surgeon and other team members with regard to requirements of each surgical procedure.
• Prepared and applied sterile wound dressings.
• Assisted with wound closure.
• Monitored and maintained aseptic technique throughout procedures.
• Controlled bleeding during surgical entry using hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, or electrocautery equipment.

• A 13 week travel assignment as a CSFA in main OR
• Anticipated needs of surgeon and other team members with regard to requirements of each surgical procedure.
• Administered local anesthesia for skin biopsies and removed sutures after surgical procedures.
• Assisted in insertion, positioning and suturing of closed-wound drainage systems.
• Positioned patients using body stabilizing equipment or protective padding to provide appropriate exposure and protect against nerve damage or circulation impairment.

• Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields. Set-up surgical tables, instruments and supplies required for specific operations and assisted in preparation and draping of patient and operative area. Dressed wounds with antiseptic compounds and sterile coverings to protect surgical sites and promote healing. Obeyed established surgical techniques and procedures during operations. Created and maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks. Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools.

• Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards. Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures. Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis. Set up equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences
• Labeled medications to comply with departmental policies and procedures.
• Created and maintained aseptic surgical environment throughout intraoperative process.
• Assisted surgical team by preparing instruments and equipment for scheduled procedures.
• Performed counts of instruments, sharps and sponges with circulating nurse.
• Removed instruments from operating room and returned to sterile processing.