Madeline MacDonald

- Open OR’s and set cases up for various opthomology cases such as cataracts or retinal detachments

- Assist the surgeons with the procedures and anything else they may need

- Pull case supplies and new lenses for the next day

- Stock OR’s and other supplies when needed

- Assist in sterile processing, cleaning instruments and setting trays up whenever needed

• Assists doctors with c-sections and deliveries
• Supports nurses by taking vitals, drawing blood for labs, placing foleys and any other post-partum care patients may need.
• Aids in patient preparation and post-surgical care for hysterectomy patients
• Helps clean rooms and assist new moms with daily tasks while the heal postpartum
• Experience with EPIC modules Stork, OP Time, EpicCare Inpatient, and MyChart
• Enters legal documentation with the state regarding birth certificates & 24 hour testing results.
• Creates charts for new admits onto the floor
• Communicates effectively with patients and staff to ensure efficient care delivery

• Assisted in various surgical specialties including orthopedics, ophthalmology, plastic surgery, oncology, ENT, facial plastic surgery, pain management, and GI procedures
• Experience in precepting others for new procedures/specialties
• Maintain a sterile environment to ensure patient safety during surgeries
• Organized surgical supplies and equipment for upcoming procedures
• Collaborated with coworkers to ensure all necessary supplies are available for scheduled surgeries
• Provided assistance to surgeons throughout procedures
• Prioritize patient care and quality outcomes in all departments at the surgery center
• Experience in Joint Commission Inspections and discussing proper techniques with them

• Set up prior to each surgery and ensure proper supplies, instruments, and equipment are available
• Assisted with surgery by passing instruments, medications, and supplies
• Skills in general surgery/robotic surgeries, OBGYN cases including laparoscopic, orthopedics, upper extremity, ENT and sinus surgeries
• Proficient in maintaining a sterile field during surgical procedures
• Knowledge of surgical procedures and techniques in various specialties

• Academic Excellence
• Received stars of academic excellence in most modules (class) for outstanding grades during school.
• Perfect Attendance
• Received perfect attendance awards in most modules (class) for punctual and perfect attendance while earning my associates degree.
• Scholarship
• March 2019
• Awarded a scholarship after writing an essay on why I wanted to become a surgical tech at the Annual Scrub Bowl held in Columbia, Missouri.