Lynsey Thornhill
May,Tx
Summary
Organized hard-working individual looking to transition from the operating room as a certified first assistant to a certified coder and medical biller. With 18 years’ experience in orthopedics, obstetrics, general and urology procedures as well as my advanced knowledge of anatomy and surgical equipment, I bring years of medical experience which will transfer to my new career.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Scrub/Certified First Assist
Hendrick Health/Brownwood Regional Hospital
01.2010 - Current
- Anticipate surgeon needs for instruments, sponging, cauterizing and closure of the surgical wound in a timely manner
- Clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, and ligating vessels as directed by surgeon
- Ensure patient safety and quality care by preparing and maintaining sterile fields and assisting the surgeon during the procedure
- Interface effectively with peers and coworkers
- Demonstrate ability to function both independently was well as with entire OR staff
- Assist in the identifications of ineffective and costly processes and submit them to the Director for review
OR Scrub
COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Anticipate needs of surgeons passing instruments, supplies & sutures
- Maintain organized Mayo and back table
- Maintain sterility throughout procedure
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
South Plains College
Levelland, TXSome College (No Degree) -
Lone Star College
Houston, TXMedical Billing And Coding
AAPC
12.2024
ABSA First Assist Certification -
RASA
Colorado01-2016
NBSTSA Certified Surgical Tech -
Covenant School of Surgical Technology
Lubbock, TX01-2007
Skills
- Advanced surgical techniques
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and physiology
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- HIPAA compliance
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Multitasking
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
- Surgical First Assistant-Certified (CSFA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
- Certified Professional Biller (CPB)- American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Pending
Timeline
Certified Scrub/Certified First Assist
Hendrick Health/Brownwood Regional Hospital
01.2010 - Current
OR Scrub
COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER
01.2007 - 01.2010
Some College (No Degree) -
South Plains College
Some College (No Degree) -
Lone Star College
Medical Billing And Coding
AAPC
ABSA First Assist Certification -
RASA
NBSTSA Certified Surgical Tech -
Covenant School of Surgical Technology
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