Versatile professional bringing several years' experience to growing hospital. Highly proficient in various surgical procedures with success in contributing to the achievement of high patient outcome targets. Skilled in all elements of operating room setup, including inventory management, aseptic techniques, and preparing patients for procedures. Currently board certified by the Virginia Board of Medicine.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
Virginia Beach, United States
02.2021 - Current
Provide direct surgical and indirect perioperative care as directed by the circulating nurse for specific procedures in a timely manner according to established policies and specifications of the attending surgeon
Assist the surgeon in a wide variety of complex surgical procedures that may include General, Neurological, Orthopedic, Gynecologic, Urologic, ENT, Oral/Maxofacial and Plastics and Vascular surgery
Provide assistance in exposure, hemostasis, and other functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient
Clean, process and sterilize surgical instruments
Assist in draping the patient for surgery based on established and written protocols
Maintain the consumable supply readiness of the surgical suite
United States Navy, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United States
10.2020 - 05.2024
Provide direct surgical and indirect perioperative care as directed by the circulating nurse for specific procedures in a timely manner according to established policies and specifications of the attending surgeon
Assist the surgeon in a wide variety of complex surgical procedures that may include General, Neurological, Orthopedic, Gynecologic, Urologic, Trauma, Plastics and Vascular surgery
Conducted research on new techniques in urology care to keep abreast of advances in the field.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing and analysis.
Operated various medical equipment such as endoscopes, lasers, cautery units, suction devices.
Provide assistance in exposure, hemostasis, and other functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient
Clean, process and sterilize surgical instruments
Assist in draping the patient for surgery based on established and written protocols
Maintain the consumable supply readiness of the surgical suite
Provide direct surgical and indirect perioperative care as directed by the circulating nurse for specific procedures in a timely manner according to established policies and specifications of the attending surgeon
Assist the surgeon in a wide variety of complex surgical procedures that may include General, Neurological, Orthopedic, Gynecologic, Urologic, ENT, Oral/Maxofacial and Plastics and Vascular surgery
Provide assistance in exposure, hemostasis, and other functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient
Clean, process and sterilize surgical instruments
Assist in draping the patient for surgery based on established and written protocols
Maintain the consumable supply readiness of the surgical suite
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science Cybersecurity
Liberty University
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Skills
Transporting patients
HIPAA proficiency
Preparing for surgeries
Specimen Collection
Aseptic Techniques
Aseptic and sterilization techniques
Surgical Assistance
Suturing wounds
Suturing
Supply Management
Certification
Virginia Board of Medicine
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Urology Tech
United States Navy, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
10.2020 - 05.2024
Corpsman
United States Navy
04.2018 - 05.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science Cybersecurity
Liberty University
Virginia Board of Medicine
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