Mikala Geurink

• Sustains effective communication and team work in a fast paced, ever-changing work setting
• Delivers aseptic and sterile technique while assembling and organizing sterile field
• Utilizes knowledge of human anatomy and instrumentation to assist surgeon during surgical procedures
• Supports patient care by helping pre-op and OR staff with call lights and patient positioning
• Equips OR with supplies anticipated to be needed throughout procedures
• Assembles case carts based off surgeon preference cards and procedural knowledge
• Contributes to room/sterile core maintenance, restock and outdating/inventory
• Expedites procedure time by assisting coworkers with turnovers

Routinely working in

• Cataract
• Gynecology/Laparoscopic
• Orthopedics
• Podiatry
• Plastics
• Pain Injection Clinic

Occasionally working in

• ENT
• Gastroenterology
• General/Laparoscopic
• Orthopedic Total Joints/Robot
• Retina
• Urology

Primarily worked in the scrub roll on a Total Joint Arthroplasty and Revision team. Would occasionally take on Plastic procedures and help the sterile core when needed.

See Oakleaf job description for specific related skill sets as I worked in the same position at both of these organizations.

• Provided leadership and direction for employees while supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency
• Maintained positive work ethic and commitment to providing excellent service to both customers and coworkers
• Cultivated customer loyalty by providing high service standards
• Coached employees through training, guidance and example

• Facilitated activities of daily living and maximized patient comfort
• Collected specimens and monitored vitals
• Used mobility equipment to carefully transport patients
• Gained relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
• Documented information in patient charts and communicated to other care team members