Lauren Seibel
Aliso Viejo,CA
Summary
Experienced in assisting in surgical procedures and ensuring patient safety. Familiar with the OR atmosphere, the workflow, and daily operations. Many years of direct patient care, proficient in sterile technique, provides clear and concise communication with others, and works effectively with team members. Knowledgeable in medical diagnoses and OR equipment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthopedic Technician
South County Orthopedic Specialists
07.2016 - Current
- Provide surgeon support as first assist in Orthopedic cases, executing intra-operative tasks such as retracting drilling, k-wire pinning, preparing grafts, suture cutting, applying splints, and anticipating surgeons’ needs to ensure optimal surgical outcomes
- Administer direct patient care such as casting, splinting, and wound care for pre/post-operative patients, while answering questions about cast care and medical equipment for multiple patients daily
- Mentor new team members through hands-on training sessions focused on casting basics, patient education, and sterile technique, offering continuous support to accelerate their learning curve and integration into the team
Orthopedic Technician / Medical Assistant
Newport Orthopedic Institute
10.2012 - 06.2016
- Performed clinical Technician duties, including application and removal of casts, splints, and Durable Medical Equipment; trauma and diabetic wound care; suture, staple, and pin removal; patient education
- Performed medical assistant duties such as rooming patients, taking vitals, filling doctor’s orders, prepping injections, assisting in ultrasound procedures, autoclaving instruments, and ordering supplies for the office
- Efficient in electronic health records, including NextGen and ICD-10 codes
Seasonal Category Manager, Sales and Stock Associate
Victoria’s Secret
10.2007 - 10.2012
- Assisted customers, cashier, opened credit cards, trained new sales associates, consolidated the day’s funds with the store manager, took inventory, replenished and stocked merchandise
Education
BSN - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
ADN - RN Program
Saddleback College
12.2024
Orthopedic Technician Program -
Grossmont College
12.2012
BS - Kinesiology
San Diego State University
12.2010
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Sterile technique
- Infection control
- Adaptable
- Coachable
- Detail-oriented
- Critical thinker
- Problem-solver
- Organized
- Team player
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Surgical care
Certification
- Certified Orthopedic Technician
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- First Aid
Timeline
Orthopedic Technician
South County Orthopedic Specialists
07.2016 - Current
Orthopedic Technician / Medical Assistant
Newport Orthopedic Institute
10.2012 - 06.2016
Seasonal Category Manager, Sales and Stock Associate
Victoria’s Secret
10.2007 - 10.2012
Orthopedic Technician Program -
Grossmont College
BS - Kinesiology
San Diego State University
- Certified Orthopedic Technician
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- First Aid
BSN - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
ADN - RN Program
Saddleback College
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