Maliesha Akins
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Meticulous Surgical Technologist bringing 10+ years of practiced experience assisting with diverse operating room functions. Anticipates and addresses surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery. Models medical teamwork and physical stamina.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Premier Plastic Surgery Center
California
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
Surgical Technologist
California Skin Institute
California Orchard Creek Surgery Center California
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.
Surgical Technologist
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Palo Alto, CA
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Assisted in Various Surgical procedures, including orthopedic,
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
- Monitored Patients vital Signs.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Bryman College
Hayward, CA01.2006
Skills
- Biliary Drainage and Stunting
- Reading Comprehension
- Transportation Assistance
- Electronic Charting
- Surgical Procedures
- Daily Workflows
- Patient Care
- Home Health Care
- Patient Data Recording
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Medical Records Management
- Dressing Changes
- Support and Education
- Vascular Procedures
- Clerical Support
- Trauma Care
- Medication Administration
- Physician Collaboration
- Therapeutic Services
- Complex Cases
- Interventional Radiology Procedures
- Radiation Oncology
- Efficiency Improvement
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Premier Plastic Surgery Center
01.2015 - 01.2021
Surgical Technologist
California Skin Institute
01.2011 - 01.2015
Surgical Technologist
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
01.2005 - 01.2008
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Bryman College