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Mackenzie D Sandlin

HAZEL GREEN

Summary

I am a fresh and razor-sharp Surgical First Assistant looking to apply my skills, knowledge, and desire to improve my abilities, care for patients, and learn new talents, towards further developing an evolving career in Surgery and assisting. I have roughly 9-10 years of healthcare experience.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Surgical First Assistant

Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in complex surgical procedures, ensuring optimal support for surgeons and patient safety.
  • Specialized in plastics, gynecology, and some ENT surgeries.
  • Assisted in training new surgical assistants, sharing expertise and best practices for improved team performance.
  • Leveraged knowledge of human anatomy to position patients correctly, thereby maximizing access during surgery while minimizing discomfort postoperatively.
  • Chosen to be the dedicated First Assistant in Plastic Surgery.

Surgical Technologist/Fill-in Trauma First Assist

Huntsville Hospital
09.2021 - Current
  • Experience in general, trauma, ENT, oral maxillofacial, plastics, colon rectal, and procurement surgery.
  • Surgical operations in a roughly 1,000 bed level one trauma hospital with multiple operating rooms and multiple different specialties
  • Assist surgeons during procedures, ensuring sterile environment; trained new staff; enhanced patient outcomes
  • Work closely with surgeons to anticipate needs during procedures, resulting in smoother operations and better patient outcomes
  • Facilitated timely and effective surgical procedures by ensuring all instruments were sterile and readily available, improving overall patient care.
  • Mentored new surgical technologists, fostering a collaborative environment and enhancing team efficiency during complex surgeries

Surgical Nursing Assistant

Huntsville Hospital
01.2017 - 09.2021
  • Maintained meticulous records of surgical procedures and patient data, ensuring compliance with medical standards and enhancing data accuracy.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families pre- and post-surgery, fostering a comforting and reassuring environment
  • Prepped patients for surgery by obtaining vital signs, blood work, and shaving.

Patient Care Technician

Thrive at Jones Farm
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff efficiently.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and dignity at all times.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement care plans for diverse patient needs.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient care based on established protocols.

Physical Therapist Technician

Therafit Physical Therapy Center
05.2016 - 01.2017
  • Assisted physical therapists in implementing treatment plans and patient exercises.
  • Monitored patient progress and reported changes to the therapy team.
  • Prepared treatment areas and maintained the cleanliness of equipment and facilities.
  • Educated patients on exercise techniques and injury prevention strategies.
  • Applied E-Stim therapy and lumbar/cervical traction devices to patients.

Education

Certified Surgical First Assist -

Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, Tn
05.2024

Advanced High School Diploma - undefined

Hazel Green High School
Hazel Green, AL

Surgical Technology Program - undefined

Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville, AL
09.2021

Skills

  • Sterile Surgical Environments and Techniques
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
  • Surgical Efficiency
  • Sound understanding of a wide array of Trauma Surgical Procedures
  • Effective and Tidy Suture Closures
  • Patient Care
  • Procurement Surgery
  • Team Collaboration
  • Patient positioning
  • Suturing techniques
  • Plastic surgery

Timeline

Certified Surgical First Assistant

Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
09.2024 - Current

Surgical Technologist/Fill-in Trauma First Assist

Huntsville Hospital
09.2021 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Thrive at Jones Farm
01.2020 - 06.2020

Surgical Nursing Assistant

Huntsville Hospital
01.2017 - 09.2021

Physical Therapist Technician

Therafit Physical Therapy Center
05.2016 - 01.2017

Advanced High School Diploma - undefined

Hazel Green High School

Surgical Technology Program - undefined

Huntsville Hospital

Certified Surgical First Assist -

Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting

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