Monica Buckner
Princess Anne,MD
Summary
To obtain a Surgical Technologist position at your facility, where I can contribute my diverse professional skills, training, and expertise. I'm focused, and well-versed in a wide range of procedures. Seasoned professional with 24 years of experience with success in supporting surgeons during a wide range of surgical procedures. Proficient in quickly setting up and breaking down surgical suites for assigned cases to sustain patient flows. Highly skilled Surgical Technologist with comprehensive experience in operating room procedures, patient preparation, surgical equipment handling and sterilization techniques. Possess strong ability to maintain sterile field and assist surgeons during operations. Known for keen attention to detail, adaptability in high-stress environments, and commitment to continual professional development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus
Dover, DE
06.2024 - Current
- Provide assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Prepared operating rooms by selecting cases, setting up equipment, and stocking supplies.
Secured availability of essential supplies in operating room suites for uninterrupted surgeries.
Surgical Technologist
Main Line Health
Wynnewood, PA
06.2016 - Current
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons preference cards.
- Collaborate with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Organize equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Assisted Physicians, Anesthesia, and Nurses in care of surgical/trauma patients
- Precept and Orient new staff members
Surgical Technologist
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
Germantown, MD
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Provide assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Set up OR suite with equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Ensured that all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Facilitated stocking of supplies in OR rooms and restocked carts between cases.
- Scrubbed for various specialties including but not limited to General surgery, all Orthopedic total joints and Robotics
Surgical Technologist
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
11.2009 - 06.2016
- Precept and orient new staff members, specializing in all Rothman orthopedic traumas, total joints, revisions, and sports medicine.
- Gather equipment and specialized items needed for surgery, set up operating rooms, and assist RNs, physicians, anesthesia providers, and other personnel in patient care.
- Assist with positioning and prepping surgical patients. Scrub and assist physicians during the following procedures: trauma, Rothman orthopedics, sports medicine, spine, general, plastics, neurology, urology, gynecology, and ENT.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
Education
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA01-2004
Diploma - Surgical Technology
CHI Institute
Southampton, PA10.2000
Medical Assistant Diploma Anzrded -
McCarrie School of Health & Technology
Philadelphia, PA08.1996
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PASome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Delaware State University
Dover, DESkills
- Surgical preparation and setup
- Equipment operation
- Medical specimen collection
- Sharps/Needle safety disposal
- CPR certification
- Surgical counts management
- Sterile techniques
- Surgical instrumentation expertise
- Operating room organization
- Patient positioning skills
Accomplishments
- Clinical Ladder for Surgical Technologist
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus
06.2024 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
02.2024 - 05.2024
Surgical Technologist
Main Line Health
06.2016 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
11.2009 - 06.2016
Community College of Philadelphia
Diploma - Surgical Technology
CHI Institute
Medical Assistant Diploma Anzrded -
McCarrie School of Health & Technology
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Community College of Philadelphia
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Delaware State University
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