Melanie Jackson
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Adept Certified Surgical Technologist with a proven track record at Grady Memorial Hospital, showcasing expertise in sterile technique mastery and exceptional teamwork. Enhanced patient safety and surgery efficiency through meticulous preparation and adaptability. Achieved significant improvements in surgery room turnover times, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and patient outcomes. Driven Surgical Technologist offering 25 years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in Adept in diverse traditional and robot-assisted procedures, GU/ Gyn surgery, sports, total joint replacement, general surgery, plastic surgery and Trauma procedures .Experienced Ortho Implant Specialist with strong background in ordering supplies, tracking implants, managing charge sheets experiences with Epic. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Mission-oriented and committed to sustaining highest quality standards to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Grady Memorial Hospital
10.1999 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisted surgeons in complex 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.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
Ortho Implant Specialist
Grady Memorial Hospital
04.2006 - 06.2012
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
- Maintained records to document patient medical implant history and surgical procedure.
- Selected and purchased implants, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that may arise during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Optimized inventory management processes by routinely assessing supplies levels and promptly ordering necessary items for successful surgeries.
- Improved team communication through active participation in pre-and post-operative discussions, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Maintained database systems to track all implants on patients
Education
No Degree - Surgical First Assist
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN06.2018
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Georgia Medical Institute
Marietta, GA03.1998
High School Diploma -
D.M Therrell H.S.
Atlanta, GA06.1980
Skills
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Safe sharps disposal
- Surgical equipment operation
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Sterile technique mastery
- Infection control protocols
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Patient positioning expertise
- Patient confidentiality
- Specimen Collection
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Workplace Safety
- Wound Dressing
- Safety protocols expertise
- Preoperative preparation
- Patient transportation
- Suturing
- Documentation accuracy
- Aseptic Techniques
- Equipment set up
- Surgical Assistance
- Preoperative Checklists
- Patient preparation
- Specimen Preparation
- Basic Life Support
- Critical Thinking
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Restocking Inventory
- Proper Specimen Disposal
- Infection Control
Timeline
Ortho Implant Specialist
Grady Memorial Hospital
04.2006 - 06.2012
Certified Surgical Technologist
Grady Memorial Hospital
10.1999 - Current
No Degree - Surgical First Assist
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Georgia Medical Institute
High School Diploma -
D.M Therrell H.S.
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