Malika Lea
P.O. Box 609,Crescent
Summary
Accomplished Surgical Technologist with Southeast Georgia Health System, adept in sterile technique proficiency and critical thinking. Enhanced patient safety by reducing OR turnaround time by 20% through process improvements. Recognized for leadership qualities and effective teamwork, ensuring optimal surgical outcomes and patient care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Southeast Georgia Health System
Brunswick ,Ga
05.2017 - Current
- Assisted surgical teams in preparing operating rooms with sterile instruments and supplies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of surgical instruments to meet safety standards.
- Supported patient positioning and draping for various surgical procedures.
- Learned to operate sterilization equipment following established protocols.
- Observed surgical procedures to gain understanding of techniques and practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to enhance workflow efficiency in surgery settings.
- Engaged in continuous learning about surgical technologies and best practices for patient care.
- Participated in training sessions on infection control and safety measures in the operating room.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Played a key role in reducing OR turnaround time by implementing process improvements for equipment preparation and room cleanup procedures.
- Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes with precise handling and passing of surgical instruments during procedures.
- Optimized resource utilization, managing surgical inventory to prevent shortages and overstocking.
Surgical Technologist
American Mobile Nursing
11.2015 - 06.2017
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort prior to surgery, helping alleviate concerns while maintaining professionalism.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Contributed to successful operations by assembling and organizing surgical equipment with precision.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of surgical technology.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Received recognition for excellent performance in assisting with emergency surgeries, resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Assisted in the development of updated policies and procedures for the surgical department, resulting in improved safety measures and overall efficiency.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Improved surgical team coordination, participating in briefings and debriefings to ensure clarity of roles and expectations.
- Ensured sterility of operating rooms and surgical instruments, significantly reducing risk of post-operative infections.
- Enhanced patient safety, conducting pre-operative and post-operative checks to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- Enhanced team preparedness, conducting equipment checks before surgeries to ensure functionality and availability.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of surgical technology and techniques, ensuring best practices were applied in all procedures.
- Increased operational efficiency, sterilizing and organizing tools according to surgical team requirements.
- Supported patient recovery, providing post-operative care instructions and follow-up support to patients and families.
- Contributed to team knowledge, sharing insights from recent advancements in surgical technology during team meetings.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, providing critical support for successful patient outcomes.
- Supported surgical innovation by assisting in implementation of new surgical technology and methods.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Southeast Georgia Health System
Brunswick, GA
06.1999 - 11.2015
- Improved surgical precision, assisting surgeons with application of sutures and dressings post-operation.
- Reduced surgery times with efficient preparation of operating rooms and expedient assistance during surgeries.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences by offering empathetic support and clear communication before and after surgery.
- Ensured optimal patient care, closely monitoring patient vitals and conditions during surgery for immediate response.
- Enhanced team efficiency by maintaining meticulous inventory of surgical supplies and equipment.
- Facilitated smooth operation of surgical procedures, preparing operating rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
- Streamlined surgical processes, organizing instruments and supplies for easy accessibility during procedures.
- Facilitated successful surgeries, preparing patients for surgery through washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning Type procedures for optimal efficiency.
- Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes.
- Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
- Observed surgical procedures to gain understanding of techniques and practices.
- Learned to operate sterilization equipment following established protocols.
- Supported patient positioning and draping for various surgical procedures.
- Participated in training sessions on infection control and safety measures in the operating room.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to enhance workflow efficiency in surgery settings.
- Engaged in continuous learning about surgical technologies and best practices for patient care.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Improved patient outcomes with precise handling and passing of surgical instruments during procedures.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Played a key role in reducing OR turnaround time by implementing process improvements for equipment preparation and room cleanup procedures.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Optimized resource utilization, managing surgical inventory to prevent shortages and overstocking.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort prior to surgery, helping alleviate concerns while maintaining professionalism.
- Received recognition for excellent performance in assisting with emergency surgeries, resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Ensured sterility of operating rooms and surgical instruments, significantly reducing risk of post-operative infections.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of surgical technology and techniques, ensuring best practices were applied in all procedures.
- Enhanced team preparedness, conducting equipment checks before surgeries to ensure functionality and availability.
- Increased operational efficiency, sterilizing and organizing tools according to surgical team requirements.
- Supported patient recovery, providing post-operative care instructions and follow-up support to patients and families.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
Education
-2 - Surgical Technology
Georgia Coastal Community College
Brunswick GeorgiaHigh School Diploma -
McIntosh County Academy
Darien, GA1992
Skills
Critical thinking
Aseptic techniques
Sterile technique proficiency
Setting up and operating equipment
Surgical assistance
Equipment set up
Instrument sterilization
Basic life support
Pre- and post-surgical counts
Patient preparation
Infection control protocols
Leadership qualities
Workplace safety
OB/GYN procedures
Wound dressing
Specimen collection
Biohazardous waste disposal
Pre-surgical preparation
Transporting patients
Patient confidentiality
Wound closure techniques
Supply management
Safety protocols expertise
Patient positioning expertise
Patient transportation
Electronic charting
Surgical equipment handling
Organizational growth
Patient safety
Safety protocols
Surgical procedures
Equipment management
Anatomy
Staff education
Biological specimen collection
Operating room procedures
Passing surgical tools
Surgical counts
Dressing wounds
Surgical site preparation
Disposing of biohazardous waste
Sterile field management
Preparing for surgeries
Scrub assistance
OR preparation
Instrument preparation
HIPAA proficiency
Surgical gowning
Electronic medical records management
Surgical instrumentation
Teamwork and collaboration
Sterile field preparation
Patient positioning
Equipment sterilization
Team building
Multitasking Abilities
Equipment operation
Restocking inventory
Surgical technologist
Arthroscopic joint surgery
Certified in CPR/AED
Specimen preparation
Multitasking
Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
Equipment troubleshooting
Time management
Excellent communication
Safety procedures
Relationship building
Work prioritization
Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
Patient needs assessment
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Southeast Georgia Health System
05.2017 - Current
Surgical Technologist
American Mobile Nursing
11.2015 - 06.2017
Surgical Technologist
Southeast Georgia Health System
06.1999 - 11.2015
-2 - Surgical Technology
Georgia Coastal Community College
High School Diploma -
McIntosh County Academy