Years of professional experience
Kim Evans
Grey Eagle,MN
Overview
10
10
Summary
Dynamic Surgical Technician with extensive experience at CentraCare Health System, recognized for enhancing surgical efficiency and patient care outcomes. Proficient in infection control protocols and team collaboration, I successfully implemented process improvements that elevated operational performance and mentored junior staff, ensuring high standards of excellence in the surgical unit.
Work History
Surgical Technician
CentraCare Health System
10.2021 - Current
- Assisted surgeons by preparing instruments and sterile supplies for surgical procedures.
- Maintained a sterile environment by adhering to infection control protocols throughout surgeries.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported concerns to surgical teams promptly.
- Collaborated with nurses and doctors to ensure efficient workflow during operations.
- Managed inventory of surgical tools and equipment, ensuring availability for procedures.
- Trained new staff on proper sterilization techniques and operating room protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency in the surgical unit.
- Led initiatives to enhance team communication, resulting in improved patient care outcomes.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Assisted in successful surgeries by setting up operating rooms with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment for each procedure.
- Upheld high standards of patient privacy by following HIPAA guidelines when handling sensitive medical information.
- Demonstrated adaptability, working effectively with various surgical teams and specialties, ensuring seamless collaboration.
- Improved patient care by assisting surgeons during surgical procedures and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Established a reputation for reliability, punctuality, and dedication to providing the highest level of surgical support in all situations.
- Promoted teamwork within the surgical team by communicating effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other staff members during procedures.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by anticipating surgeons'' needs throughout procedures and reacting quickly to changes in situations.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Performed post-operative care by moving patients to recovery and monitoring condition.
- Enhanced surgical efficiency through expert handling and passing of instruments to the surgeon in a timely manner.
- Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels of surgical supplies by conducting regular checks on stock availability and replenishing when necessary.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Exceeded hospital compliance standards through rigorous adherence to OSHA guidelines and other regulatory requirements.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Mentored junior Surgical Technicians through sharing best practices in order to maintain a high standard of excellence within the department.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Collaborated with hospital administration to develop new policies or revise existing ones that improved overall surgical performance.
- Provided exceptional pre-operative care for patients by reviewing their medical history and explaining any relevant details about the upcoming procedure.
- Kept accurate records of surgeries to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient advocacy by actively participating in interdisciplinary care team meetings, discussing patients'' progress and recommending appropriate interventions.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for process enhancement and implementing solutions to increase patient satisfaction.
- Facilitated efficient OR turnover times through diligent cleaning, disinfecting, and preparing the room for subsequent cases.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Continually updated professional knowledge through attending conferences, workshops, seminars or online courses related to Surgical Technology.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Conducted pre-operative preparations, setting stage for successful surgical interventions.
- Optimized setup of operating rooms for various surgical procedures, tailoring environments for specific needs.
- Improved surgical team performance with thorough pre-procedure briefings and debriefings.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Central Lakes College
Brainerd, MNCertificate - Surgical Technician
Anoka Votech
Anoka, MN05.1986
Timeline
Surgical Technician
CentraCare Health System
10.2021 - Current
No Degree - Nursing
Central Lakes College
Certificate - Surgical Technician
Anoka Votech