Lanna C Wright
Reno,NV
Summary
Board certified Surgical Technologist offering over a years' expertise in wide range of surgical procedures. With strong background in general and robotic procedures. Accomplished in building strong relationships with surgeons and other team members. Eager to bring talent and leadership to growing surgical team. Adept in diverse traditional and robot-assisted procedures. Mission-oriented and committed to sustaining highest quality standards to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Improved team communication through active participation in pre-and post-operative discussions, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements and surgeon preferences.
- Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
- Optimized inventory management processes by routinely assessing supplies levels and facilitating prompt ordering necessary items for successful surgeries.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, vascular, urological, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and robotic surgery procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Intermountain Healthcare
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools, including retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, Robotic and plastic surgery procedures.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Intermountain Healthcare
12.2015 - 04.2019
- Prepared instruments for sterilization and performed decontamination procedures.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Ordered and restocked supplies for decontamination and surgical areas.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Education
Surgical Technology
Western Nevada College
Carson City, NVSkills
- Infection control protocols
- Pre-Surgical Preparation
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Workplace Safety
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Passing surgical instruments
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Intermountain Healthcare
04.2019 - 09.2020
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Intermountain Healthcare
12.2015 - 04.2019
Surgical Technology
Western Nevada College