Kelsey DeFlanders
Biloxi,MS
Summary
- Focused professional well versed in wide range procedures.
- Adapt 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.
- Talented professional with several years' experience in preparing, maintaining and anticipating instrument and procedure needs. Expertise the field. Proven leader focused on developing highly collaborative surgical support teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Merit Health Hospital
Biloxi, MS
08.2017 - Current
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incisions sites postoperatively.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Shift Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
Ocean Springs , MS
10.2013 - 01.2017
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with staff, customers, and vendors.
- Monitored store operations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Oversaw the training of new employees on customer service, product knowledge, and cash handling techniques.
- Conducted daily shift meetings to review sales goals, safety issues, promotions, and other topics.
Education
Surgical Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN02-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MS05-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MS05-2016
High School Diploma -
East Central High School
Hurley, MS05-2012
Skills
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Equipment set up and operation
- Anticipating needs
- Dressing wounds
- HIPAA proficiency
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Suturing wounds
- Workplace Safety
Certification
- CPR/BLS Certification EXP: 08/31/2025
- Certified Surgical Tech EXP: 11/2024
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Merit Health Hospital
08.2017 - Current
Shift Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
10.2013 - 01.2017
Surgical Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
High School Diploma -
East Central High School
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