Melissa Dulin
Abilene,TX
Summary
Board-certified Licensed Surgical Assistant/First Assistant offering more than 25 years of expertise in general surgery. Accomplished in building strong relationships with surgeons and other team members. Eager to bring talent and leadership to new surgical technologist/first assistant candidates.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Surgical Assistant
Hendrick Medical Center
05.2010 - Current
- Assisted in over 500 surgeries annually
- Assisted in all office procedures, record patient HPI, patient education.
- Provided whole patient care and family support throughout the pre-operative, perioperative and post operative periods.
- Improved surgical precision, assisting with latest minimally invasive techniques for faster patient recovery.
- Provided mentorship to new Surgical Assistants in order to maintain high levels of competency within the team.
- Reduced post-operative complications through thorough wound care and dressing application.
- Streamlined patient preparation for surgery, reducing pre-operative anxiety and improving overall patient experience.
- Ensured patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment throughout surgery.
- Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
- Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery.
- Fostered positive and supportive environment for patients and their families during surgical process.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Served as proctor for 3rd year medical students and physician assistant students.
Licensed Surgical Assistant
Abilene Regional Medical Center
05.2001 - 05.2010
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, contributing to successful patient outcomes with precise instrument handling.
- Functioned as a surgical assistant in the general surgery clinic setting. Assisting in all office procedures, recording patient HPI's, suture and staple removal.
- Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
- Continually updated professional skills, staying abreast of the latest surgical techniques and technologies.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated with advancements in surgical technology and techniques.
- Played key role in patient education, explaining pre- and post-operative care procedures to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Assisted surgeons with critical decision-making processes during challenging cases.
- Provided mentorship to new Surgical Assistants in order to maintain high levels of competency within the team.
- Ensured patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment throughout surgery.
- Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
- Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery.
- Fostered positive and supportive environment for patients and their families during surgical process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2023
Certified Surgical First Assistant - Surgical Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN08-2016
No Degree - Pre-Med
Hardin Simmons University
Abilene, TXSkills
- Surgical team support
- Sterile technique
- Pre-op procedures
- Professionalism and ethics
- Medical documentation
- Patient communication
- Critical thinking
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Postoperative care
- Anatomy and physiology
- Tissue handling techniques
- Surgical support
- Suture cutting
- Suture selection mastery
- Operating room etiquette
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Wound closure techniques
- Laparoscopic procedures
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Timeline
Licensed Surgical Assistant
Hendrick Medical Center
05.2010 - Current
Licensed Surgical Assistant
Abilene Regional Medical Center
05.2001 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Grand Canyon University
Certified Surgical First Assistant - Surgical Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
No Degree - Pre-Med
Hardin Simmons University