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Kevin Wooten
Bladensburg,MD
Summary
Dedicated Surgical Technologist with over 10 years of experience in enhancing surgical efficiency through teamwork and attention to detail. Proven track record in mentoring junior staff and maintaining compliance with sterilization protocols, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Inova Health System
Falls Church, VA
12.2015 - Current
- Ensured compliance with sterilization protocols to support safe surgical operations.
- Coordinated efforts with surgeons and nursing personnel to enhance efficiency during surgical procedures.
- Oversaw surgical instrument management, ensuring optimal sterilization and availability for each procedure.
- Monitored patient vitals and communicated changes to the surgical team promptly.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices for instrument handling and operating room protocols.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Accountable Healthcare Staffing Inc.
Rockville, MD
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Assisted in preparing and maintaining sterile environments for surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with surgeons and nursing staff to ensure efficient workflow during surgeries.
- Managed surgical instruments, ensuring proper sterilization and availability for each procedure.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
Rockville, MD
12.2011 - 01.2012
- Managed surgical instruments, ensuring proper sterilization and availability for each procedure.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Ensured sterility of operating rooms and surgical instruments, significantly reducing risk of post-operative infections.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01-2015
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Naval School of Health Sciences
Portsmouth11-2007
Skills
- Aseptic techniques
- Critical thinking
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Arthroscopic joint surgery
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Inova Health System
12.2015 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Accountable Healthcare Staffing Inc.
01.2012 - 12.2015
Surgical Technologist
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
12.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Naval School of Health Sciences