Kevin Washington

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• Improved patient outcomes by assisting surgeons during complex procedures as a Certified Surgical First Assistant.
• Assisted in training new surgical assistants, sharing expertise and best practices for improved team performance.
• Enhanced surgical efficiency by skillfully handling instruments and suturing in a timely manner.
• Maintained strict adherence to hospital policies and regulations while providing exceptional surgical assistance, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines.
• Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.

• Served as liaison between surgeons and other healthcare providers when communicating about patients'' needs or concerns.
• Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
• Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
• Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
• Minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation and clamping of blood vessels.
• Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.

• Improved patient outcomes by providing skilled assistance during complex surgical procedures
• Enhanced surgical efficiency by anticipating and promptly responding to surgeon''s requirements.
• Maintained strict adherence to sterile techniques, ensuring safety of patients and staff in operating room.
• Expedited patient recovery times through proficient application of wound dressings and post-operative care.
• Streamlined instrument setup processes, allowing for quicker transitions between surgeries.

• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
• Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
• Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
• Clamped, ligated or cauterized blood vessels to control bleeding during surgical entry using hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures or electrocautery equipment.
• Applied sutures, staples or other materials to close skin, facial or subcutaneous wound layers.
• Handled 10 + calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns
• Quickly responded to emergency situations during procedures with life-saving aid
• Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques
• Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging and suctioning surgical sites
• Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing

• Pay close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
• Keep views unobstructed by retracting, sponging and suctioning surgical sites.
• Apply antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
• Protect patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
• Gown and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
• Arrange supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
• Adhere to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield at all times.
• 2/3 cases per day

• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Clamped, ligated or cauterized blood vessels to control bleeding during surgical entry using hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures or electrocautery equipment.
• Applied sutures, staples or other materials to close skin, facial or subcutaneous wound layers.
• Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
• Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
• Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
• Covered more than 50% of daily schedule

• Experienced Surgical Assistant who works well under pressure and has supreme experience in Robotic procedures with emphasis on advanced techniques in GYN,Urology,General,Colon&Rectal,ENT.
• Proven Performer with strong Leadership skills,Emotional stability and follow through with ability to respond to any situation. Collaborates well with other healthcare professionals to develop,coordinate and implement plan of care unique to each patient needs.
• Responsible for formulating clear direction for best utilization of assistant skills which are mandatory for full benefit to patient,surgeon, and other members of operating room.
• Fellow CSA training.
• Student CSA training.
• Specializing in Robotics; all areas,General,Ortho,Vascular,GYN,Urology,and L&D.
• Worked closely with Surgeons to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects

• Provide primary assistance during surgical procedures; anticipate needs of Surgeon and other team members.
• Prepare grafts.
• Sterilization of instruments.
• Provide most of assistance throughout out patient facility.
• Specializing in Ortho,General and Plastic surgery.
• Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency
• Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries

• Trained Surgical Assistants,Fellows,Residents,Medical Students and hospital staff as part of Robotics program
• Minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation and clamping of blood vessels.
• Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
• Applied sutures, staples or other materials to close skin, facial or subcutaneous wound layers.
• Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.

• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Managed team of 20 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
• Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging and suctioning surgical sites.
• Minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation and clamping of blood vessels.
• Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.

Responsible for providing quality Surgical assistance to hospitals in Maryland and Virginia

• Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging and suctioning surgical sites.
• Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
• Minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation and clamping of blood vessels.
• Quickly responded to emergency situations during procedures with life-saving aid.
• Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
• Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.

• Reduced surgery time with efficient anticipation of surgeon''s needs, resulting in faster patient recovery.
• 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.
• Assisted in various types of surgeries such as orthopedic, vascular, 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.

• Reduced surgery time with efficient anticipation of surgeon''s needs, resulting in faster patient recovery.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the operating room, consistently following best practices and encouraging open communication among team members.
• Leveraged knowledge of human anatomy to position patients correctly thereby maximizing access during surgery while minimizing discomfort postoperation.
• Collaborated with surgical teams to develop innovative approaches for surgical procedures, optimizing patient care.