Mandie VanGilder
Fairmont
Summary
Dynamic Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at Mon Health Medical Center, adept in aseptic techniques and critical thinking. Proven track record of enhancing patient safety and optimizing surgical outcomes through meticulous preparation and effective collaboration. Recognized for exceptional adaptability in high-pressure environments, ensuring seamless operations and superior care during complex procedures.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Mon Health Medical Center
01.2013 - Current
- 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.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Facilitated smooth operation of surgical procedures, preparing operating rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
Surgical Technologist
Surgical Eye Center
09.2008 - 01.2013
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of surgical technology.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Surgical Technologist
Mon Health Medical Center
10.2001 - 05.2007
- 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.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- 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.
- 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.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Streamlined surgical processes, organizing instruments and supplies for easy accessibility during procedures.
- Facilitated smooth operation of surgical procedures, preparing operating rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
- Improved patient outcomes with precise handling and passing of surgical instruments during procedures.
- Ensured sterility of operating rooms and surgical instruments, significantly reducing risk of post-operative infections.
Education
Surgical Technology
Monongalia County Technical Education Center
Morgantown, WV05-2001
Skills
- Aseptic techniques
- Critical thinking
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Basic life support
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- OB/GYN procedures
- Specimen collection
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Mon Health Medical Center
01.2013 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Surgical Eye Center
09.2008 - 01.2013
Surgical Technologist
Mon Health Medical Center
10.2001 - 05.2007
Surgical Technology
Monongalia County Technical Education Center
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