Kendra Scott
Fayetteville,United States
Summary
Dynamic Surgical Technologist and Certified Surgical First Assistant at The Christ Hospital Health Network, skilled in orthopedic and gynecological surgeries. Enhanced patient outcomes through expert intraoperative assistance and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Proficient in sterile techniques and infection control, while demonstrating critical thinking and leadership in training new surgical staff.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
The Christ Hospital Health Network
04.2017 - Current
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
Certified Surgical First Assistant
The Christ Hospital Health Network
04.2017 - Current
Obstetrics/Gynecology
- Assisted in various types of surgeries such as orthopedic, general surgery, gynecology or urology procedures tailoring assistance based on specific case requirements.
- Improved patient outcomes by assisting surgeons during complex procedures as a Certified Surgical First Assistant.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans, contributing expertise as a Certified Surgical First Assistant and advocating for patient needs.
- Assisted in training new surgical assistants, sharing expertise and best practices for improved team performance.
- Maintained strict adherence to hospital policies and regulations while providing exceptional surgical assistance, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines.
Education
Surgical Assisting - Surgical Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN10.2023
Skills
- Orthopedic surgery
- Endoscopic procedures
- Operating room safety
- Trauma surgery
- Patient positioning
- Suturing techniques
- Preoperative preparation
- Sterile technique
- Equipment sterilization
- Laparoscopic procedures
- Urologic surgery
- Blood vessel control
- General surgery
- Plastic surgery
- Gynecological surgery
- Postoperative care
- Wound closure
- Intraoperative assistance
- Surgical draping
- Critical thinking
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Infection control protocols
- Suturing
- OB/GYN procedures
- Anatomy and physiology
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
The Christ Hospital Health Network
04.2017 - Current
Certified Surgical First Assistant
The Christ Hospital Health Network
04.2017 - Current
Surgical Assisting - Surgical Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting