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Michelle Leadingham

Ashland ,KY

Summary

Dynamic Certified Surgical Technologist with proven expertise at Saint Mary’s Medical Center, excelling in sterile technique mastery and teamwork. Enhanced patient safety through meticulous infection control practices and efficient surgical assistance, contributing to reduced surgery times and improved outcomes. Committed to continuous improvement and mentoring junior staff in best practices. I have many years of neurosurgical experience in passing and assisting.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist

Saint Mary’s Medical Center
02.1998 - 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.
  • 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.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
  • Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care throughout the entire perioperative process.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Achieved consistent performance evaluations through dedication to excellence in patient care, teamwork, and adherence to established protocols.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in department meetings and offering constructive feedback on surgical processes.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
  • Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.

Education

Certificate - Surgical Technology

Ashland Technical School
Ashland, KY
02.1998

Skills

  • Pre- and post-surgical counts
  • Safe sharps disposal
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Surgical equipment operation
  • Pre-surgical preparation
  • Sterile technique mastery
  • Biohazardous waste disposal
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Infection control protocols
  • Patient positioning expertise
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Specimen collection
  • Direct patient care
  • Workplace safety
  • Wound dressing
  • Equipment set up and operation
  • Preparing for surgeries
  • Disposing of biohazardous waste
  • Surgical counts
  • Medical terminology proficiency
  • HIPAA proficiency
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Safely disposing of needles
  • Infection control practices
  • Passing surgical tools
  • Surgical instrumentation
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Basic life support
  • Surgical assistance
  • Surgical gowning
  • Sterile field preparation
  • Teamwork

Certification

National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist

Saint Mary’s Medical Center
02.1998 - Current

Certificate - Surgical Technology

Ashland Technical School

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