Kristin Crankshaw
Denver,CO
Summary
Accomplished Certified Surgical Technician with a proven track record at Kaiser Permanente, demonstrating exceptional skills in pre-surgical preparation and critical thinking. Excelled in high-pressure situations, significantly improving surgical efficiency and patient outcomes. Known for adeptly mastering new techniques and fostering communication, ensuring projects meet stringent dead
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technician/First Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
08.2009 - 01.2022
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging and suctioning surgical sites.
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Quickly responded to emergency situations during procedures with life-saving aid.
- 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.
- Clamped, ligated or cauterized blood vessels to control bleeding during surgical entry using hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures or electrocautery equipment.
- Verified identity of patient or operative site.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Education
Certificate - Interior Design
New York Institute of Art And Design
New York, NY12.2021
Certificate - Surgical Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN04.2018
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Everest College - Thornton
Denver, CO06.2009
Skills
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Passing surgical instruments
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Suturing
- Patient transportation
- Safe sharps disposal
- Medication Administration
- Wound Dressing
- Basic math
- Supervision
- First Aid/CPR
- Written Communication
- Critical thinking
- Cultural awareness
- Good telephone etiquette
- MS Office
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technician/First Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
08.2009 - 01.2022
Certificate - Interior Design
New York Institute of Art And Design
Certificate - Surgical Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Everest College - Thornton
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