Kelsie Hicks Goble
Flatwoods,KY
Summary
Highly organized and dependable healthcare professional with 8 years of experience in a fast-paced hospital setting. Skilled in coordinating daily operations, managing inventory, and providing exceptional service to patients and fellow staff. Recognized for adaptability, attention to detail, communication, and ability to prioritize responsibilities while maintaining professionalism. Seeking to transition into a secretary or administrative support role where organizational and communication skills can foster a productive and efficient office environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cabell Huntington Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Assists in preparing and maintaining sterile surgical environments, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and adhering to strict infection control standards.
- Collaborates with surgical teams to facilitate efficient procedures and improve workflow processes.
- Supports surgeons by anticipating needs during operations.
- Conducts inventory checks of surgical supplies, preventing shortages and promoting timely procurement for surgeries.
- Setup operating rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrates adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries.
- Performs accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Atrium Health
07.2018 - 07.2024
- Assisted in preparing and maintaining sterile surgical environments, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Trained new team members on operating room protocols and best practices.
- Assisted with unit clerk administrative duties when clerks were unavailable.
- Tracked inventory usage and proactively ordered supplies to maintain adequate stock.
- Adapted quickly to a fast pace, ever changing environment.
Certified Surgical Technologist, PRN
Novant Health
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Assisted surgeons during surgical procedures with efficiency by anticipating needs and having knowledge of procedures.
- Assisted surgical team in preparation and maintenance of sterile environments.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Floated to different facilities within the healthcare system to assist with staffing issues.
- Communicated efficiently with team to direct surgical schedule.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
Charlotte05-2018
High School Diploma -
Russell High School
Russell, KY05-2013
Skills
- High attention to detail
- Understanding of confidentiality and safety
- Team collaboration
- Professionalism and ethics
- Inventory management
- Multi-tasking in fast-pace environments
- Proactive and resourceful
- Organization and time management
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cabell Huntington Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist, PRN
Novant Health
08.2019 - 06.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist
Atrium Health
07.2018 - 07.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
High School Diploma -
Russell High School