Kourtney Tackeberry
CRESTVIEW,FL
Summary
Professional with proven track record in surgical environments, adept at facilitating successful operations and ensuring patient safety. Skilled in sterilization techniques, instrument handling, and maintaining aseptic conditions. Strong focus on teamwork and adapting to dynamic surgical needs. Known for reliability and commitment to excellence in patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2021 - Current
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Optimized resource utilization, managing surgical inventory to prevent shortages and overstocking.
- Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
- Enhanced team preparedness, conducting equipment checks before surgeries to ensure functionality and availability.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences by offering empathetic support and clear communication before and after surgery.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of surgical technology.
Education
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX08-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Services Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL08-2021
High School Diploma -
Fort Dorchester Highschool
North Charleston, SC05-2013
Skills
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Anatomy Understanding
- Patient preparation
- Leadership Qualities
- Supply Management
- Suturing
- Medication Administration
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Dressing wounds
- Nursing support
- Attention to Detail
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Accomplishments
- Built strong relationships with surgeons and learned set up preferences to streamline surgeries.
- Assisted in over 280 procedures during 2024.
- Trained 32 new surgical technologists.
- Supervised team of 44 staff members.
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
San Antonio College
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Services Technology
Community College of The Air Force
High School Diploma -
Fort Dorchester Highschool
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