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- Road Trips
- Cooking
- Baking
Lisa Blankenship
Accoville,WV
Summary
Experienced surgical technologist dedicated to supporting operating room procedures. Anticipates and fulfills surgeon's needs, from preparing the room to assisting during surgery. Strong teamwork skills and physical endurance in fast-paced medical settings.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Boone Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
Owner/Operator
Sweet Treats
01.1993 - Current
- Strength & Stamina
- Food Preparation
- Food Presentation & Food Handling
- Product Purchasing and Inventory Management
- Personal Hygiene & Food Safety
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Owner/Manager
The Kitchery
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Hired, Trained, and managed employees.
- Resolved customer issues and work to make the establishment profitable.
- Prepared a wide range of food and sweets
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologist
Southern WV Community And Technical College
Mt. Gay, WV05.2023
High School Diploma -
Logan Senior High School
Logan, WV06.1986
Skills
- Certified surgical technologist
- Equipment setup and operation
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Safe sharps disposal
- Passing surgical tools
- Preparing for surgeries
- HIPAA proficiency
- Transporting patients
Certification
American Heart Association
CPR & AED Certified, BLS for Healthcare Providers
June 2025-2027
Narcan Training
2022
DaVinci Robotic Training
LRMC-2023
BMH-2025
Certified Surgical Technologist, CST
Interests
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Boone Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Owner/Manager
The Kitchery
02.2018 - 06.2019
Owner/Operator
Sweet Treats
01.1993 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologist
Southern WV Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Logan Senior High School
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