Megan Messmer
Salem Health - Hospital
Portland,OR
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Certified Surgical Technologist with expertise in sterile techniques and critical thinking. Committed to maintaining patient safety and enhancing surgical outcomes through effective collaboration and adherence to established protocols.
Work History
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
- Enhanced patient safety by vigilantly monitoring and adhering to established protocols during surgery.
- Expedited case turnover times by effectively collaborating with housekeeping staff on room preparation tasks.
- Improved surgical outcomes by maintaining a sterile environment and assisting in the proper use of surgical instruments.
- Ensured timely completion of surgeries with accurate instrument counts and efficient equipment setup and breakdown.
- Facilitated effective communication among surgical team members, leading to seamless collaboration during procedures.
- Assisted in general, urological, and robotic surgery.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
6 Months- Trained new surgical technologists on best practices for instrument handling and maintaining sterile technique.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arranged 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 a comfortable surgical a comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Assisted surgeons in Urological, Robotic, General, Bariatric, Colorectal, Pediatric, Orthopedic, and Gynecological surgeries.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
11 Months- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create a comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Kept abreast of industry advancements through ongoing professional development activities, resulting in enhanced skill sets and knowledge base.
- Assisted surgeons in diverse specialties, adapting seamlessly to various procedures and facility requirements.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
3 Months- Maintained patient confidentiality by handling sensitive medical information in line with facility policies and legal standards.
- Increased surgical suite productivity by efficiently organizing tools and equipment for easy access during procedures.
- Improved surgical outcomes by maintaining a sterile environment and assisting in the proper use of surgical instruments.
- Ensured timely completion of surgeries with accurate instrument counts and efficient equipment setup and breakdown.
- Facilitated effective communication among surgical team members, leading to seamless collaboration during procedures.
- Assisted in preparing operating rooms by ensuring all surgical instruments and supplies were sterile and organized.
- Assisted surgeons in general, colorectal, robotic, pediatric, urological, gynecological, orthopedic, kidney transplant, spine and organ recovery surgeries
- Contributed to surgical team efficiency by anticipating surgeon needs and promptly supplying required instruments.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
3 Months- Assessed and prepared surgical instruments for procedures, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Collaborated with nurses to prepare and organize operating rooms for various surgical cases.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Set up operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Assisted surgeons in Liver and Kidney Transplant, complex general, colorectal, urological, and gynecological surgeries.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
6 Months- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Assisted surgeons in complex orthopedic spine, neurological spine, neurological, urological and gynecological procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Assessed and prepared surgical instruments for procedures, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
6 Months- Assisted surgeons in general, colorectal, bariatric, robotic, urological, gynecological, and podiatry procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon's needs and providing timely assistance.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
7 Months- Assisted surgeons in general, colorectal, robotic, urological, gynecological, orthopedic spine, plastics and podiatry procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon's needs and providing timely assistance.
Certified Surgical Technologist
3 Months- Assisted surgeons in general, colorectal, gynecological, robotic, and urological procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Collaborated with nurses to prepare and organize operating rooms for various surgical cases.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
Certified Surgical Technologist
2 Years 5 Months- Engaged in continuous learning about new technologies and procedures to improve skill set effectively.
- Supported surgical teams by anticipating needs during operations, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, colorectal, gynecological, robotic, abdominal transplant, urological, orthopedic spine, neurological, ENT, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
- Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development.
- Assisted in maintaining sterile environments by adhering to infection control standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Skills
Sterile technique
Proactive problem-solving
Regulatory compliance
Surgical instrument handling
General
Bariatric
Urological
Gynecological
Spine
Transplant
Neurological
Robotic
Plastic
and ENT surgical procedures
Time management
Flexible and adaptable
Motivation and initiative
Teamwork and collaboration
Professionalism and ethics
Continuing education commitment
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
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Columbus State Community College
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