LINDA Blume

• Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments.
• Minimized complications during surgery by effectively monitoring anesthesia levels under the guidance of an Oral Surgeon
• Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
• Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, how to treat pain and which side effects could occur.
• ACLS Certified
• Proficient in IV starts, charting for surgical procedures, preparing prescriptions , seeing patients post operative, proficient in computer charting and scheduling patients . Programs : Epic , OMS, Sensei

• Delivered an excellent service experience with friendly, compassionate, and helpful demeanor
• Provided customer service to vaccine patients and helping the experience of getting the vaccine a postive one

• Provided both lecture-based and clinical instruction to students on patient care practices and trained students to work in hospital settings
• Instructor for Wound Closure Class
• Instructor for MCW residents for a Gown/Glove class

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Became team lead of General Surgery , specialized in maintaining supplies for the surgical procedures for the scheduled day
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Assisted in Surgery in the following areas of expertise:

-Robotics, cardiovascular, GU, OB/GYN, General, Vascular, Orthopedic

Travel first assistant for the following areas of expertise:

Robotic

Cardiovascular

Vascular

Orthopedic

OB/GYN

General

• Traveling Certified Surgical First Assistant in Cardiac Surgery at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire WI
• Assist the surgeons in cardiac /thoracic/vascular surgery's

• Provided assistance to Surgeons during operations and surgical procedures
• Including positioning of patients for selected procedures, making sure the surgical team has all the appropriate supplies and instruments, maintaining an unobstructed operating field with surgical retractors, sponges and suction
• Applying sutures, staples, clips and drainage systems and clamping or cauterizing blood vessels to control bleeding
• Close surgical wound, apply dressings, transfer patient safely to post operative care

• Assist the surgeon and surgical team during surgical procedures by anticipating surgeon needs to make sure the procedure is executed as smoothly and efficiently as possible
• Prepare and organize the room, select the appropriate instruments and supplies, and maintain a sterile environment

• Prepare the operating room with the correct equipment, supplies and instruments Maintaining surgical sterile field, anticipate the needs of the surgical team, passing surgical instruments, assist in retracting if needed, responsible for surgical counts and cleaning the surgical suite post surgery