Lavetta Brandon
Nashville,TN
Summary
Driven and meticulous Surgical Technologist offering 10 years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in sports medicine, total joint replacement, general surgery, robotic, spine, gynecological, and urology surgery procedures. Proven leader and instrumental in developing programs and educating staff on new policies, procedures and equipment. Adaptive in stressful environments allowing to used skills in long term and travel positions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Stonecrest Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing thorough explanations of diagnoses, treatments, and recovery expectations.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing customized spinal treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Supported continuity of care by maintaining accurate records and facilitating seamless nurse shift transitions through proper hand-off reports.
- Demonstrated keen attention to detail while conducting head-to-toe assessments on medical surgical patients.
- Skillfully managed high-stress situations during emergency codes or rapid response events within the unit or hospital-wide setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal treatment plans and positive patient outcomes.
Surgical Technologist
Campbell Clinic
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment in orthopedic and sports medicine procedures
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Lpn,Surgical Tech
St. Francis Hospital Memphis
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and urology surgery procedures.
Travel Surgical Technologist
Alliant Healthcare Staffing
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted in various types of surgeries, showcasing versatility as a Travel Surgical Technologist across multiple specialties.
- Provided support during emergency situations by quickly responding to critical needs and assisting in life-saving procedures.
- Promoted a culture of learning by regularly attending workshops and training sessions related to surgical technology advancements.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives, staying updated on industry best practices for safe surgical care provision.
- Helped implement new technologies and techniques into the surgical suite efficiently while minimizing disruptions to daily workflows.
Certified Surgical Technologist
HCA
03.2016 - 03.2021
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Surgical Technologist
Adventist Health Glendale
03.2014 - 03.2016
- 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.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Allied Health Careers Institute
Murfreesboro, TN04.2021
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN02.2014
High School Diploma -
Manassas High School
Memphis, TN05.2008
Skills
- Catheter Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Sterile technique mastery
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical equipment operation
- Safe sharps disposal
- Surgical Assistance
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
LPN
Stonecrest Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Campbell Clinic
02.2023 - 09.2023
Lpn,Surgical Tech
St. Francis Hospital Memphis
01.2022 - 02.2023
Travel Surgical Technologist
Alliant Healthcare Staffing
03.2021 - 12.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist
HCA
03.2016 - 03.2021
Surgical Technologist
Adventist Health Glendale
03.2014 - 03.2016
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Allied Health Careers Institute
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Manassas High School