Kimberly Bone
Belmont,NC
Summary
Proven Certified Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at Novant Health Ballantyne Outpatient Surgery Center, adept in sterile technique mastery and fostering teamwork. Excelled in reducing surgery times and enhancing patient safety through rigorous infection control protocols. Demonstrates professionalism and a commitment to continuous professional development, significantly contributing to improved patient outcomes and department efficiency.
Meticulous Certified Surgical Technologist bringing practiced experience assisting with diverse operating room functions. Anticipates and addresses surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery. Models medical teamwork and physical stamina.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Novant Health Ballantyne Outpatient Surgery Center
03.2023 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care throughout the entire perioperative process.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.
- Achieved consistent performance evaluations through dedication to excellence in patient care, teamwork, and adherence to established protocols.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
- Improved team communication through active participation in pre-and post-operative discussions, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in department meetings and offering constructive feedback on surgical processes.
- Optimized inventory management processes by routinely assessing supplies levels and promptly ordering necessary items for successful surgeries.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Atrium Health Pineville
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care throughout the entire perioperative process.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Achieved consistent performance evaluations through dedication to excellence in patient care, teamwork, and adherence to established protocols.
- Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
- Improved team communication through active participation in pre-and post-operative discussions, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in department meetings and offering constructive feedback on surgical processes.
- Optimized inventory management processes by routinely assessing supplies levels and promptly ordering necessary items for successful surgeries.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Carolinas Healthcare System Union
07.2000 - 09.2022
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Also performed and took call for Endoscopy as needed
- Performed ordering for the entire Operating room and Endoscopy.
- Performed inventory on supplies in Endoscopy and operating room.
- Assisted and performed needed tasks for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Achieved consistent performance evaluations through dedication to excellence in patient care, teamwork, and adherence to established protocols.
- Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
- Improved team communication through active participation in pre-and post-operative discussions, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in department meetings and offering constructive feedback on surgical processes.
- Optimized inventory management processes by routinely assessing supplies levels and promptly ordering necessary items for successful surgeries.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care throughout the entire perioperative process.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carolinas Healthcare System Union
06.1998 - 07.2000
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Education
Diploma of Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
South Piedmont Community College
Polkton, NC07-2000
High School Diploma -
Anson High School
Wadesboro, NC05-1998
Certified Nursing Assistant I & II - Certified Nursing Assistant I & II
South Piedmont Community College
Polkton, NC05-1998
Skills
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Professionalism and ethics
- Surgical equipment operation
- Sterile technique mastery
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Infection control protocols
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Patient positioning expertise
- Patient confidentiality
- OB/GYN procedures
- Specimen collection
- Direct patient care
- Transporting patients
- Workplace safety
- Wound dressing
- Safety protocols expertise
- Indirect patient care
- Preoperative preparation
- Patient transportation
- Suturing
- Electronic charting
- Wound closure techniques
- Documentation accuracy
- Quality assurance controls
- Shared governance
- Patient management
- HIPAA proficiency
- Collecting medical specimens
- Electronic medical records management
- Safely disposing of needles
- Equipment set up and operation
- Dressing wounds
- Surgical instrumentation
- Preparing for surgeries
- Surgical counts
- Suturing wounds
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Passing surgical tools
- Postoperative care
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Anatomy and physiology
- Infection control practices
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Aseptic techniques
- Basic life support
- Critical thinking
- Instrument sterilization
- Equipment set up
- Surgical assistance
- Preoperative checklists
- Supply management
- Patient safety
- Safety protocols
- Physical stamina
- Inventory management
- Equipment management
- Surgical procedures
- Anatomy
- Staff education
- Biological specimen collection
- Instrument preparation
- Sterile field management
- Operating room procedures
- Intra-operative assistance
- Surgical gowning
- OR preparation
- Sterile processing support
- Nursing support
- Specimen preparation
- Sterile field preparation
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Certified surgical technologist (CST)
- CPR/AED
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Safety procedures
- Restocking inventory
- Flexible and adaptable
- Surgical technologist (CST)
- Ordering supplies
- Arthroscopic joint surgery
- Work prioritization
Accomplishments
- Trained multipolenew surgical technologists.
- Assisted in thousands procedures during my career
- Built strong relationships with surgeons and learned set up preferences to streamline surgeries.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- SGNA Certified
- American Allied Health Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Novant Health Ballantyne Outpatient Surgery Center
03.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Atrium Health Pineville
10.2022 - 02.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Carolinas Healthcare System Union
07.2000 - 09.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carolinas Healthcare System Union
06.1998 - 07.2000
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- SGNA Certified
- American Allied Health Certified Surgical Technologist
Diploma of Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
South Piedmont Community College
High School Diploma -
Anson High School
Certified Nursing Assistant I & II - Certified Nursing Assistant I & II
South Piedmont Community College
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