Michell Hartman
Punta Gorda,FL
Summary
NCCT Certified Surgical Technologist with over 25 years of operating room experience, With 5 years of Travel experience, primarily with Cross Country Nurses at various locations. Passionate work ethic with exceptional organizational and time management skills. Effective at precepting, rapport building and creating a team environment resulting in long-lasting and trusting relationships.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cross Country Nurses-Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota , Florida
2023.11 - Current
- Level ll Trauma Hospital
- Providing scrubbing support for a wide range of surgical procedures including General, Gyn, Urology, Plastics,Ent/Maxillofacial, Vascular, Ortho/Spine, Neurology and some Robots (Davinci).
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
Certified Surgical Technologist
HealthTrust-Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Spruce Pine , North Carolina
2023.08 - 2023.11
- Rural Access Hospital
- Provided scrubbing support for a wide range of surgical procedures including General, Ortho, Gyn, Urology, and Endo GI cases.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cross Country Nurses-Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota , Florida
2022.11 - 2023.08
- Level ll Trauma Center with experience is Trauma, Oncology, Plastics, Maxillofacial, ENT, General, Urology, Podiatry, Ortho, and Neuro Spine.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
Certified Surgical Technologist
HealthTrust/CCN- McDowell Hospital (Mission)
Marion , North Carolina
2022.04 - 2022.10
- Performed scrubbing duties during a wide range of surgeries including General, Urology, Ortho and Endo GI cases.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cross Country Nurses- Tampa General Hospital
Tampa , Florida
2022.01 - 2022.04
- Level l Trauma Center
- Assisted and aided in surgical procedures across multiple specialties including trauma, burn, general, spine, ortho, and gyn.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cross Country Nurses- Johnson City Medical Center
Johnson City , TN
2021.04 - 2022.01
- Level l Trauma Center
- Set up and assisted/scrubbed in trauma cases.
- Assisted Pediatric Surgeons in general pediatric and ortho pediatric cases.
- Assisted in Hybrid vascular/endo vascular cases.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
Certified Surgical Technician
Cross Country Nurses- Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota , Florida
2021.01 - 2021.04
- Experience in a variety of specialties including General,Plastics,ENT,Maxillofacial,GYN,Oncology,Urology,Vascular,Podiatry, Spine/Neuro and Ortho.
- Provided direct patient care before, during and after surgical procedures.
- Assisted with the draping of patients in a sterile manner.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up sterile field and equipment.
- Performed counts of sponges, needles and instruments according to established protocols.
- Organized operating room for efficient workflow prior to surgery commencing.
- Ensured that all necessary items were available at the start of each procedure.
- Assisted surgeons by passing instruments or other materials needed during operations.
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
CROSS COUNTRY NURSES- Rutland Regional Hospital
Rutland , VT
2020.06 - 2020.12
- Provided assistance to surgeons across different specialties
- Experience in a variety of healthcare settings including Birthing Center, General, Vascular, ENT, Urology, Podiatry, and Ortho.
- Pre and post-operative patient monitoring and care
- Mentored new team members on important procedures and safety protocols
Certified Surgical Technologist –PRN
FAWCETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Port Charlotte , FL
2019.05 - 2020.05
- Performed Surgical Technologist functions in General Operating Room PRN
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
CROSS COUNTRY NURSES
Sarasota , FL
2020.01 - 2020.04
- Managed sterile field surgical procedures and assisted in various specialties e.g
- General, Orthopedic, Vascular, Urology
- Pre and post-operative patient monitoring and care
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
CROSS COUNRTY NURSES- University of Florida
Gainesville , FL
2019.06 - 2019.12
- Served as tenured Surgical Technologist in a teaching environment
- Prepared operating rooms for Level 1 Trauma cases
- Scrubbed and assisted in robotic-assisted cases
- Assisted in various OR specialties e.g
- Orthopedic, Urology, General
- Pre and post-operative patient monitoring and care
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
Certified Surgical Technologist
BAYFRONT HEALTH
Port Charlotte , FL
2015.04 - 2019.04
- Scrubbed and assisted in most specialties
- Ensured surgical equipment is functioning properly
- Prepared and monitored patient vital signs
Certified Surgical Technologist
Parkwest Medical Center/Covenant Health
Knoxville , TN
2013.08 - 2016.09
- Assisted in Neuro/Spine and the use of Brain Lab Navigation System and Minimally Invasive Lumbar procedures including fusions
- Preceptor for new employees and students
Certified Surgical Technologist/OB Tech/CNA
Morristown Hamblen Healthcare /Covenant Health
Morristown , TN
1999.01 - 2013.08
Education
Certification - Certified Surgical Tech
NCCT
Tampa, FL2019-03
High School Diploma -
Morristown East High School
Morristown, TN1985-06
Skills
- OB/GYN, Labor & Delivery, General, Plastics, ENT/Maxillofacial, Urology, Podiatry, Vascular, Ortho, Spine, Neurology, and some Robots (DaVinci).
- Equipment set up and operation
- Passing surgical tools
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Wound Dressing
- Direct Patient Care
- Workplace Safety
- Preparing for surgeries
- HIPAA proficiency
- Collecting medical specimens
- Transporting patients
- Safely disposing of needles
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cross Country Nurses-Sarasota Memorial Hospital
2023.11 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
HealthTrust-Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
2023.08 - 2023.11
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cross Country Nurses-Sarasota Memorial Hospital
2022.11 - 2023.08
Certified Surgical Technologist
HealthTrust/CCN- McDowell Hospital (Mission)
2022.04 - 2022.10
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cross Country Nurses- Tampa General Hospital
2022.01 - 2022.04
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cross Country Nurses- Johnson City Medical Center
2021.04 - 2022.01
Certified Surgical Technician
Cross Country Nurses- Sarasota Memorial Hospital
2021.01 - 2021.04
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
CROSS COUNTRY NURSES- Rutland Regional Hospital
2020.06 - 2020.12
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
CROSS COUNTRY NURSES
2020.01 - 2020.04
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
CROSS COUNRTY NURSES- University of Florida
2019.06 - 2019.12
Certified Surgical Technologist –PRN
FAWCETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
2019.05 - 2020.05
Certified Surgical Technologist
BAYFRONT HEALTH
2015.04 - 2019.04
Certified Surgical Technologist
Parkwest Medical Center/Covenant Health
2013.08 - 2016.09
Certified Surgical Technologist/OB Tech/CNA
Morristown Hamblen Healthcare /Covenant Health
1999.01 - 2013.08
Certification - Certified Surgical Tech
NCCT
High School Diploma -
Morristown East High School
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