Lauren Jann
Herriman,UT
Summary
Detail-oriented surgical support staff effective at organizing instruments and supplies before and during procedures. Well-versed in maintaining sterile fields and unobstructed views to promote surgical success. Organized multitasker with good communication skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Assistant
Utah Oral Surgery
Taylorsville, UT
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted in prepping operating room for surgery by sterilizing instruments and setting up equipment.
- Provided assistance to surgeons, circulating nurses, and anesthesiologists with patient positioning, draping, and preparation of operative sites.
- Gathered and passed instruments to surgeon during operation.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team as necessary.
- Transported patients to recovery area after completion of surgery.
- Assisted with post-operative wound care including packing, dressing changes, irrigation and debridement when needed.
- Organized instrument trays for specific types of surgeries.
- Observed patient's condition throughout procedure and reported any unusual findings or symptoms to the medical staff immediately.
- Cleansed surgical instruments following use in order to ensure safe storage.
- Performed other duties as assigned by supervisor or physician such as stocking supplies or restocking OR rooms after use.
- Exhibited confidence to work extremely well under pressure and with variety of physicians of different temperaments.
- Communicated with patients after surgery to assess recovery and mitigate complications.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
X-Ray Technician
Utah Oral Surgery
Taylorsville, UT
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Operated and maintained x-ray equipment, including adjusting exposure time and setting up necessary equipment for x-ray examinations.
- Performed imaging procedures according to established protocols.
- Adhered to safety standards when dealing with radiation and hazardous materials.
- Maintained accurate records of all images taken.
- Processed digital images using specialized computer software programs.
- Documented patient information such as age, weight, allergies., into electronic medical record system.
- Prepared exam rooms by stocking supplies, cleaning surfaces and positioning equipment properly for efficient workflow.
- Ensured proper sterilization of instruments between uses.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to x-ray technology.
Education
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
Albuquerque, NM05-2024
Skills
- Suturing
- Patient transportation
- Stress management techniques
- Organizational abilities
- Wound Dressing
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Written Communication
- Excellent Communication
- Patient Positioning
- Sterilization procedures
- First Aid/CPR
- Patient Care
- Self Motivation
Certification
- CPR certified, BLS certified.
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
Utah Oral Surgery
05.2023 - 09.2024
X-Ray Technician
Utah Oral Surgery
05.2023 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Valley High School