Lena Abraham
Sun Valley,NV
Summary
Seasoned Certified Surgical Technologist with a robust background, showcasing expertise in sterile technique and surgical instrument knowledge. Demonstrated initiative by enhancing surgical outcomes and efficiency across various specialties. Proven critical thinking abilities and a commitment to professional development, ensuring high-quality patient care and support to surgical teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center
Reno, NV
02.2024 - Current
- Contributed to surgical team efficiency by anticipating surgeon needs and promptly supplying required instruments.
- Kept abreast of industry advancements through ongoing professional development activities, resulting in enhanced skill sets and knowledge base.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Specialties that I scrub at this facility include orthopedics, general, GYN, Robotics, Neurosurgery, vascular, ENT, Podiatry, and urology.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Maine Medical Center
Portland, ME
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Improved surgical outcomes by maintaining a sterile environment and assisting in the proper use of surgical instruments.
- Assisted surgeons in diverse specialties, adapting seamlessly to various procedures and facility requirements.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards through strict adherence to facility policies and OSHA guidelines.
- Specialties that I scrubbed at this facility, included trauma, thoracic, vascular, endovascular, general, robotics, spine, orthopedics, ENT, plastics, bariatrics, pediatrics, GYN and dental.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Ensured timely completion of surgeries with accurate instrument counts and efficient equipment setup and breakdown.
- Minimized surgical complications by accurately interpreting and executing surgeon instructions during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Specially, that I scrubbed at this facility included orthopedics, Neurosurgery, ortho, spine, trauma, and general.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Samaritan Memorial Hospital
Watertown, NY
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Ensured timely completion of surgeries with accurate instrument counts and efficient equipment setup and breakdown.
- Minimized surgical complications by accurately interpreting and executing surgeon instructions during procedures.
- Supported positive patient experiences by providing compassionate care before, during, and after surgery.
- Increased surgical suite productivity by efficiently organizing tools and equipment for easy access during procedures.
- Specialties by I scrubbed at this facility, included, ophthalmology, orthopedics, spine, general, GYN, urology, robotics, plastics, vascular, pediatric, dental, and ENT.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Platte County Memorial Hospital - Banner
Wheatland, WY
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Minimized surgical complications by accurately interpreting and executing surgeon instructions during procedures.
- Facilitated effective communication among surgical team members, leading to seamless collaboration during procedures.
- Reduced risk of infection through diligent sterilization of surgical instruments and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Improved surgical outcomes by maintaining a sterile environment and assisting in the proper use of surgical instruments.
- Procedures that I scrubbed at this facility included OB/GYN, General, ENDO, and orthopedics.
Traveling Surgical Technologist
OSF Heart Of Mary Medical Center
Urbana, IL
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Streamlined operating room processes by effectively setting up equipment and ensuring proper functioning prior to surgery.
- Maximized operating room efficiency by assisting with turnover between cases, reducing downtime between scheduled surgeries.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing top-quality surgical assistance and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Specialties I scrubbed at this facility included Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Bariatrics, General, Cardio thoracic, Podiatry, GYN, Endo, and Plastics.
Traveling Surgical Technologist
Herrin Hospital
Herrin, IL
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported positive work culture within traveling teams through effective communication skills, adaptability, problem-solving, and strong collaboration.
- Ensured the safety of patients during surgery by correctly handling and passing instruments to surgeons.
- Increased surgeon satisfaction through timely anticipation of their needs during procedures, resulting in smoother operations.
- Specialties that I scrubbed at this facility included orthopedics, urology, pain management, plastics, GYN, bariatrics, endo, and general.
Traveling Surgical Technologist
Platte County Hospital - Banner
Wheatland, WY
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Streamlined operating room processes by effectively setting up equipment and ensuring proper functioning prior to surgery.
- Maximized operating room efficiency by assisting with turnover between cases, reducing downtime between scheduled surgeries.
- Enhanced surgical efficiency with meticulous organization and maintenance of surgical instruments and supplies.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Procedures that I scrubbed at this facility included OB/GYN, General, ENDO, and orthopedics.
Traveling Surgical Technologist
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
Creve Coeur
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Maximized operating room efficiency by assisting with turnover between cases, reducing downtime between scheduled surgeries.
- Continually updated professional knowledge and skills through participation in ongoing training programs, ensuring optimal patient care delivery at all times.
- Ensured the safety of patients during surgery by correctly handling and passing instruments to surgeons.
- Specialties that I scrubbed at this facility included Rhinology, Orthopedics, Urology, Orthopedics, Plastics, and Ophthalmology.
Traveling Surgical Technologist
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
Mattoon, IL
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Streamlined operating room processes by effectively setting up equipment and ensuring proper functioning prior to surgery.
- Continually updated professional knowledge and skills through participation in ongoing training programs, ensuring optimal patient care delivery at all times.
- Ensured the safety of patients during surgery by correctly handling and passing instruments to surgeons.
- Specialties that I scrubbed at this facility included Orthopedics, General, Vascular, Plastics, ophthalmology, GYN, ENT, urology, podiatry, and minor plastics.
Traveling Surgical Technologist
South County Hospital
Wakefield, RI
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Maximized operating room efficiency by assisting with turnover between cases, reducing downtime between scheduled surgeries.
- Enhanced surgical efficiency with meticulous organization and maintenance of surgical instruments and supplies.
- Ensured the safety of patients during surgery by correctly handling and passing instruments to surgeons.
- Specialties that I scrubbed at this facility included orthopedics, OB/GYN, ENT, plastics, orthopedic spine, general, robotics, and vascular.
Traveling Surgical Technologist
Ivinson Memorial Hospital
Laramie, WY
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Enhanced surgical efficiency with meticulous organization and maintenance of surgical instruments and supplies.
- Increased surgeon satisfaction through timely anticipation of their needs during procedures, resulting in smoother operations.
- Served as a reliable resource for other healthcare professionals requiring guidance on Surgical Technologist best practices and techniques.
- Supported surgeons in life-saving procedures, demonstrating adaptability under high-pressure situations.
- Specialties that I scrubbed at this facility included orthopedics, OB/GYN, ENT, ophthalmology, urology, spine, Endo, general, robotics, and trauma.
Traveling Surgical Technologist
South County Hospital
Wakefield, RI
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Maximized operating room efficiency by assisting with turnover between cases, reducing downtime between scheduled surgeries.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Specialties that I scrubbed at this facility included orthopedics, OB/GYN, ENT, plastics, orthopedic spine, general, robotics, and vascular.
Surgical Technologist
Cadillac Munson
Cadillac, MI
10.2015 - 06.2017
- 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.
- Specialties that I scrubbed at this facility included orthopedics, general, urology, OB/GYN, ENT, Endo, podiatry, and plastics.
Surgical Technologist
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital
Ludington, MI
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Specialties that I scrubbed at this facility, included orthopedics, general, Endo, OB/GYN, ENT, and plastics.
Lead Surgical Technologist
Russell Medical Center
Alexander City, AL
11.2013 - 05.2015
- Maintained sharp technical skills by staying current on industry advancements through continuing education courses and workshops.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Specialty, I scrubbed it at this facility, included OB/GYN, general, vascular, urology, robotics, orthopedics, ENT, ophthalmology, plastics, podiatry, Endo, and spine.
Surgical Technologist
St. Luke’s Cushing Hospital
Leavenworth, KS
02.2012 - 07.2013
- 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.
- Specialist that I scrubbed at this facility, included OB/GYN, general, orthopedics, spine, ENT, urology, and podiatry.
Lead Surgical Technologist
Munson Medical Center
Traverse City, MI
10.2009 - 02.2012
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Specially, as I scrubbed at this facility included trauma, bariatrics, general, GYN, ENT, neurology, orthopedics, podiatry, vascular, urology, spine, and plastics.
Surgical Technologist
Lee Memorial Health Systems
Fort Myers, FL
05.2007 - 10.2009
- 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.
- Specialties, I scrubbed at this facility, included, vascular, general, urology, plastics, GYN, Endo, ENT, Neuro, orthopedics, ophthalmology, and podiatry.
Surgical Technologist
Cheboygan Memorial Hospital
Cheboygan, MI
07.2006 - 04.2007
- 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.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Specialties, I scrum to at this facility, included OB/GYN, orthopedics, general, Endo, urology, and ENT.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Baker College
Cadillac, MI06.2006
Skills
- Sterile Technique Expertise
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Surgical Procedure Familiarity
- Motivation and Initiative
- Critical thinking abilities
- Basic Life Support
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Certification
CST
BLS
Timeline
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Maine Medical Center
11.2023 - 02.2024
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Samaritan Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Platte County Memorial Hospital - Banner
05.2022 - 08.2022
Traveling Surgical Technologist
OSF Heart Of Mary Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
Traveling Surgical Technologist
Herrin Hospital
04.2021 - 01.2022
Traveling Surgical Technologist
Platte County Hospital - Banner
09.2020 - 04.2021
Traveling Surgical Technologist
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
06.2020 - 09.2020
Traveling Surgical Technologist
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
05.2019 - 06.2020
Traveling Surgical Technologist
South County Hospital
02.2019 - 05.2019
Traveling Surgical Technologist
Ivinson Memorial Hospital
04.2018 - 02.2019
Traveling Surgical Technologist
South County Hospital
07.2017 - 04.2018
Surgical Technologist
Cadillac Munson
10.2015 - 06.2017
Surgical Technologist
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital
05.2015 - 10.2015
Lead Surgical Technologist
Russell Medical Center
11.2013 - 05.2015
Surgical Technologist
St. Luke’s Cushing Hospital
02.2012 - 07.2013
Lead Surgical Technologist
Munson Medical Center
10.2009 - 02.2012
Surgical Technologist
Lee Memorial Health Systems
05.2007 - 10.2009
Surgical Technologist
Cheboygan Memorial Hospital
07.2006 - 04.2007
Associate Of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Baker College