LEAH-MARIE GUILL
Boise,US
Summary
Meticulous surgical team member skilled at coordinating supplies and instruments to prepare for procedures and assist staff. Maintain aseptic fields and unobstructed views to help surgeries succeed. Efficiently prioritize tasks and communicate with surgical staff.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CERTIFIED SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT
St. Luke's Regional Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
St. Luke's Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
- Observed proper body mechanics while handling patients or transferring them from beds to stretchers or wheelchairs
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams consisting of physicians, nurses, anesthesiologists, providing input where needed
- Participated in continuing education courses related to surgical technology topics
- Inspected equipment regularly for any defects or malfunctions that may have occurred during usage
- Performed counts of sponges, needles, and other items used during surgeries
- Set up equipment such as lights, suction machines, and electrosurgical units prior to operations
- Dressed wounds according to established protocols after surgery was complete
- Responded quickly and appropriately to unexpected situations arising in the operating room environment
CERTIFIED SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT
Boise Breast Consultants
09.2011 - Current
- Assisted in positioning the patient on the operating table in preparation for surgery
- Ensured that operating room was properly stocked with supplies needed for each procedure
- Observed strict confidentiality policies regarding patient information at all times
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses and other medical staff members regarding patient needs
- Assisted in prepping and draping the patient for surgery, ensuring proper sterile technique
- Provided assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures, including passing instruments and retracting tissue
OPERATING ROOM ASSISTANT
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Utilized knowledge of anatomy to provide accurate information regarding positioning of patients for surgery
- Managed waste disposal according to established guidelines in order to maintain a safe environment for staff members and patients alike
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols at all times while ensuring adequate sterilization practices were implemented
- Provided assistance in the operating room with patient preparation, equipment set up and sterilization processes
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively and successfully complete multiple assignments simultaneously
MARKETING ASSISTANT/VETERINARY ASSISTANT
WestVet Veterinarian Hospital
12.2004 - 05.2006
- Created and implemented original content for social media platforms
- Researched, brainstormed, and generated creative ideas and marketing campaigns
- Prepared reports on promotional activities and campaigns
- Generated reports and metrics, continually fine-tuning overall marketing strategy
- Created content for email newsletters, website, blog posts, and social media channels
- Analyzed consumer trends and preferences to inform marketing strategies
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - BIOLOGY
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID12-2004
CERTIFIED SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT - SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN10-2023
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
College of Western Idaho
Boise, Idaho05-2011
Skills
- Equipment Operation
- Wound Dressing
- Plastic Surgery
- Gynecological Surgery
- OB/GYN Procedures
- Laparoscopic Procedures
- Patient Safety
- Position Patients
- Suturing
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Pre-surgical preparation
- OB/GYN procedures
- Anatomy and physiology
- Infection control protocols
- Wound dressing
- Medical terminology
Certification
- Certified First Assistant (CFA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
- Certified Surgical Technologist
- BSL Provider
Awards
- 2014 Past President Honorarium, Grant Recipient for First Time AST Conference Attendance
- FELLOW OF THE ASSOCIATION OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS (FAST) designation is awarded to recognize those individuals who have upheld the highest professional, ethical and moral standards and traditions of the surgical technology profession, and whose professional activity has been devoted to the advancement of the profession toward improving the quality of surgical patient care.
Publications
- Mammoplasty to Treat Macromastia Restoring Function and Self-esteem to Women Who Suffer from Enlarged Breasts., Surgical Technologist, 44, 10, 2012, 446-54
- Latissimus Musculocutaneous Flap for Breast Cancer Reconstruction, Restoring Anatomical Features Following Mastectomy., Surgical Technologist, 47, 4, 2015, 158-167
Timeline
CERTIFIED SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT
St. Luke's Regional Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
St. Luke's Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
CERTIFIED SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT
Boise Breast Consultants
09.2011 - Current
OPERATING ROOM ASSISTANT
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center
08.2008 - 08.2009
MARKETING ASSISTANT/VETERINARY ASSISTANT
WestVet Veterinarian Hospital
12.2004 - 05.2006
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - BIOLOGY
University of Idaho
CERTIFIED SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT - SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
College of Western Idaho
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