Melanie demarcay

• Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
• Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
• Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
• Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
• Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
• Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
• Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
• Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
• Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
• Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
• Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
• Retrieved implants from storage area prior to start of procedure.
• Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
• Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
• Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
• Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, scrub techs., while performing duties in the OR environment.
• Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
• Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
• Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
• Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
• Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
• Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
• Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
• Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
• Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
• Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
• Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
• Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
• Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
• Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
• Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
• Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
• Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
• Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
• Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
• Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
• Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
• Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
• Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
• Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
• Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
• Prepared, cared for and disposed of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
• Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
• Washed and sterilized equipment using germicides and sterilizers.
• Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
• Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
• Trained [Number] staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and safety and functionality procedures.
• Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
• Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
• Observed patients' vital signs to assess physical condition.
• Assisted with reductions and limb casting and administered pain injections.

• Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
• Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
• Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
• Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
• Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
• Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
• Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
• Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
• Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
• Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
• Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
• Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
• Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, scrub techs., while performing duties in the OR environment.
• Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
• Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
• Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
• Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
• Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
• Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
• Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
• Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
• Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
• Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
• Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
• Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
• Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
• Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
• Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
• Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
• Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
• Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
• Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
• Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
• Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
• Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
• Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
• Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
• Prepared, cared for and disposed of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
• Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
• Washed and sterilized equipment using germicides and sterilizers.
• Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
• Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
• Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.

• Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
• Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
• Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
• Transported patients to operating room before surgery and monitored vital signs throughout procedure.
• Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
• Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
• Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
• Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
• Kept inventory of supplies and ordered new items as needed.
• Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
• Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
• Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
• Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
• Retrieved implants from storage area prior to start of procedure.
• Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
• Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
• Reviewed patient charts for information regarding allergies or medical conditions that could affect the outcome of surgery.
• Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
• Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, scrub techs., while performing duties in the OR environment.
• Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
• Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
• Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
• Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
• Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
• Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
• Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
• Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
• Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
• Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
• Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
• Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
• Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
• Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
• Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
• Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
• Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
• Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
• Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
• Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
• Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
• Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
• Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
• Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
• Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
• Prepared, cared for and disposed of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
• Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
• Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
• Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
• Trained [Number] staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and safety and functionality procedures.
• Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
• Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
• Observed patients' vital signs to assess physical condition.
• Assisted with reductions and limb casting and administered pain injections.

• Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
• Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
• Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
• Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
• Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
• Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
• Kept inventory of supplies and ordered new items as needed.
• Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
• Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
• Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
• Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
• Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
• Retrieved implants from storage area prior to start of procedure.
• Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
• Completed documentation related to patient care, such as recording vital signs or documenting medications administered.
• Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
• Reviewed patient charts for information regarding allergies or medical conditions that could affect the outcome of surgery.
• Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
• Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, scrub techs., while performing duties in the OR environment.
• Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
• Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
• Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
• Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
• Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
• Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
• Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
• Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
• Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
• Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
• Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
• Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
• Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
• Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
• Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
• Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
• Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
• Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
• Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
• Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
• Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
• Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
• Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
• Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
• Prepared, cared for and disposed of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
• Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
• Washed and sterilized equipment using germicides and sterilizers.
• Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
• Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
• Trained [Number] staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and safety and functionality procedures.
• Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
• Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
• Assisted with reductions and limb casting and administered pain injections.

CVOR Surgical Tech and Trauma Tech.

• Prepared surgical equipment, instruments and supplies for use during procedures.
• Inspected and maintained sterile field according to standards of practice.
• Displayed knowledge of aseptic technique while setting up the sterile field.
• Performed sponge, needle, and instrument counts per procedure protocol.
• Provided assistance in positioning patients on the operating table.
• Maintained accurate records of all surgical instruments used during procedures.
• Verified patient identity prior to beginning procedure.
• Reviewed surgeon preference cards prior to each case to ensure accuracy of set-up items needed for specific cases.
• Observed universal precautions when handling body fluids or other potentially infectious materials.
• Participated in continuing education activities related to CVOR specialties.
• Assisted surgeons with closing incisions using sutures, staples and and or skin adhesives.
• Followed established policies and protocols regarding safety practices in OR environment.
• Ensured proper functioning of medical equipment used in OR suite.
• Responded promptly to requests from physicians or nurses during surgery.
• Maintained cleanliness of OR suites between cases by wiping down surfaces as necessary.
• Adhered strictly to infection control guidelines within the department at all times.
• Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
• Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
• Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
• Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
• Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
• Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
• Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
• Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
• Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
• Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
• Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
• Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
• Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
• Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
• Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
• Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
• Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
• Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
• Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
• Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
• Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
• Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
• Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
• Prepared, cared for and disposed of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
• Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
• Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
• Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
• Washed and sterilized equipment using germicides and sterilizers.
• Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
• Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
• Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
• Trained [Number] staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and safety and functionality procedures.
• Assisted with reductions and limb casting and administered pain injections.

• Prepared surgical equipment, instruments and supplies for use during procedures.
• Inspected and maintained sterile field according to standards of practice.
• Displayed knowledge of aseptic technique while setting up the sterile field.
• Performed sponge, needle, and instrument counts per procedure protocol.
• Provided assistance in positioning patients on the operating table.
• Maintained accurate records of all surgical instruments used during procedures.
• Verified patient identity prior to beginning procedure.
• Reviewed surgeon preference cards prior to each case to ensure accuracy of set-up items needed for specific cases.
• Collaborated with anesthesia team members to provide optimal care for patients pre-operatively, intra-operatively, and post-operatively.
• Observed universal precautions when handling body fluids or other potentially infectious materials.
• Participated in continuing education activities related to CVOR specialties.
• Assisted surgeons with closing incisions using sutures, staples and and or skin adhesives.
• Followed established policies and protocols regarding safety practices in OR environment.
• Ensured proper functioning of medical equipment used in OR suite.
• Responded promptly to requests from physicians or nurses during surgery.
• Maintained cleanliness of OR suites between cases by wiping down surfaces as necessary.
• Adhered strictly to infection control guidelines within the department at all times.
• Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
• Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
• Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
• Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
• Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
• Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
• Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
• Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
• Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
• Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
• Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
• Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
• Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
• Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
• Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
• Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
• Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
• Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
• Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
• Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
• Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
• Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
• Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
• Prepared, cared for and disposed of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
• Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
• Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
• Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
• Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
• Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
• Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
• Trained [Number] staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and safety and functionality procedures.
• Observed patients' vital signs to assess physical condition.
• Assisted with reductions and limb casting and administered pain injections.