Lisa Matthews Crowder
Ringgold,VA
Summary
Assisted surgical teams in operating room settings for 20 years.,Gained experience in diverse surgical specialties.,Decision to pursue a career as a surgical tech proved rewarding.,If given the chance, would have pursued training sooner.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technician
Sovah Health Hospital
Martinsville, VA
07.2008 - Current
- Prioritized care for patients during all activities.
- Prepared operating suites meticulously for scheduled procedures.
- Operated and maintained equipment to guarantee functionality during procedures.
- Assisted nursing staff and surgeons throughout surgical procedures.
- Lifted and transported items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Participated in staff meetings and supported performance improvement initiatives.
- Applied aseptic techniques when managing sterile supplies and took corrective actions when breaches occurred.
- Checked sterile items for potential contamination prior to use.
- Maintained sterile field integrity and reported breaches to the surgeon and circulator.
- Conducted thorough counts of sponges, sharps, and instruments.
- Followed policies and procedures for accurate counting.
- Anticipated supply requirements during procedures.
- Implemented cost-effective strategies for supply utilization.
- Handled and labeled specimens accurately.
- Set up cases efficiently to meet time constraints.
- Made informed decisions within the surgical technician scope.
- Maintained a safe environment tailored to specific age needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
American National University
Danville, Virginia01-2008
Skills
Preceptor knowledge in different fields of surgery
Professional bedside manner
Foley catheter insertion/removal
Willingness to go above and help as needed
Love my career
Fast learner
Certification
NBSTSA Certification #131106
Member
Member of AST (Association of Surgical Technologist #150855
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technician
Sovah Health Hospital
07.2008 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
American National University