Lyndsay Abernathy
Covington,IN
Summary
Dynamic Certified Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at IU Health Arnett, excelling in surgical instrumentation and sterile technique mastery. Recognized for implementing efficiency improvements that significantly reduced setup time. Committed to professionalism and ethics while mentoring peers, ensuring optimal patient care and successful surgical outcomes.
Professional surgical technologist with comprehensive expertise in surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient care. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, adapting seamlessly to changing needs in high-pressure environments. Proficient in instrument handling, surgical field preparation, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, resourceful, and prepared for pivotal roles in surgical settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
IU Health Arnett
08.2010 - Current
- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and sterile supplies for various procedures.
- Educated and trained new staff on best practices in the operating room environment.
- Implemented efficiency improvements that reduced setup time for surgical procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Lafayette, IN08-2010
Skills
- Professionalism and ethics
- Surgical equipment operation
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Direct patient care
- Suturing
- Sterile technique mastery
- Preoperative preparation
- Surgical instrumentation
Accomplishments
- Assisted in over 500 robotic procedures during my time at IU Health Arnett.
- Built strong relationships with surgeons and learned set up preferences to streamline surgeries.
- Trained multiple new surgical technologists.
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
IU Health Arnett
08.2010 - Current
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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