Nancy C Woodruff
Orange Beach
Summary
Experienced certified surgical technologist with a strong background in surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient care. Demonstrates excellent team collaboration skills and thrives in high-pressure environments. Proficient in instrument handling, surgical field preparation, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and resourceful healthcare professional with expertise in clinical and administrative duties, including patient care, medical procedures, and electronic health records. Focuses on teamwork, adaptability, and delivering high-quality results while effectively supporting medical staff and patients in fast-paced settings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN - Certified Surgical Technologist
HCA - West Florida Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Fulfilling the role of a certified surgical technologist in the first and second scrub role. Areas serviced were general surgery, pediatrics, gynecology, ear nose and throat, urology, trauma and occasionally robots, orthopedics, and endoscopic.
PRN - Certified Surgical Technologist (Labor and Delivery)
Santa Rosa Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
- Fulfilling the role of a certified surgical technologist in the first and second scrub role. Areas serviced were labor and delivery as well as general surgery and endoscopic.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Fulfilling the role of a certified surgical technologist in the first and second scrub role. Areas serviced were general surgery, pediatrics, gynecology, ear nose and throat, urology, trauma and occasionally robots, orthopedics, endoscopic, kidney transplants, neuro and hearts.
Certified Surgical Technologist/Surgical First Assistant
Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery (Dr. Jocelyn Leveque)
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Fulfilling the role of a certified surgical technologist in the first and second scrub role. Assist the surgeon in closing surgical sites. First Assist surgeon in all hospital/surgery centers/office procedures, assist with clinic, daily functions of the operating room, sterile processing department, and ordering of supplies. Coordinate with hospitals, and surgery centers to ensure all items were available for procedures and assist staff with setting up for procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist/Surgical First Assistant/Medical Assistant
McCollough Plastic Surgery
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Fulfilling the role of a certified surgical technologist in the first and second scrub role. Assist the surgeon in closing surgical sites. First Assist surgeons in all hospital and office procedures as well as assist with clinic.
Certified Surgical Technologist/First Assistant/OR Manager
Restore Plastic Surgery
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Fulfilling the role of a certified surgical technologist in the first and second scrub role. Assist the surgeon in closing surgical sites. First Assist surgeon in all hospital/surgery centers/office procedures, assist with clinic, daily functions of the operating room, sterile processing department, and ordering of supplies. Coordinate with hospitals, and surgery centers to ensure all items were available for procedures and assist staff with setting up for procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist/ Coordinator for Plastic
Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital
03.2019 - 02.2021
- Fulfilling the role of a certified surgical technologist in the first and second scrub role. Coordinator for plastics and team members for kidney transplants and endoscopic services. Other areas serviced were general surgery, pediatrics, gynecology, ear nose and throat, urology, trauma and occasionally robots, orthopedics, neuro and hearts.
PRN, EMT Driver
ASAP Ambulance Service
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Transporting patients to and from the hospital, assisting the medic with patient care; checking and stocking the ambulance; taking patient information.
PRN, EMT Driver
Metro Ambulance Service
09.2012 - 12.2018
- Transporting patients to and from the hospital, assisting the medic with patient care; checking and stocking the ambulance; taking patient information.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Rush Foundation Hospital
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Fulfilling the role of a certified surgical technologist in the first and second scrub role. Areas serviced were general surgery, gynecology, ear nose and throat, oral surgery, urology, trauma and occasionally robots and orthopedics.
Temporary, Receptionist/Physical Therapist Aide
GT Physical Therapy
05.2012 - 12.2012
- Maintain equipment, clinical record forms, and supplies; run errands; provide transportation, post, file and prepare clerical and clinical records; complete plan of treatment signed by physician; assign medical records; obtain patients information; answer all incoming telephone calls; place any calls required by facility; relay messages to personnel, and patients; assist patients; perform treatment procedures.
EMT Driver
TransCare Ambulance Service
01.2008 - 10.2011
- Transporting patients to and from the hospital, assisting the medic with patient care; checking and stocking the ambulance; taking patient information; assisting the office manager with payroll, schedules, setting up and printing forms, take ambulance to and from the shop and other offices, stocking and ordering supplies.
EMT Driver
Emergystat Ambulance Service
10.2007 - 01.2008
- Transporting patients to and from the hospital, assisting the medic with patient care; checking and stocking the ambulance; taking patient information.
Office Manager
Value-Max Car Sales
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Assisting existing and new customers with their auto needs; handle all car rental in the Louisville office; assisted insurance companies with rentals; entered information onto our website; filed information with the state; entered inventor; handle all collection; made daily deposits; paid bills; handled payroll for the Louisville office; handled all operation of setting up the office and making sure it was running properly and we had all items needed to run properly; handled problems with auction dealers and creditors; would travel to the Starkville office and assist with their paperwork.
Independent Insurance Agent
Aflac Insurance
06.2005 - 02.2006
- Assisting existing and new customers with their insurance needs; daily reports; operating the copier, fax machine and computer; filing claims; searching the internet for information, completing application and quotes.
Part-time, Independent Insurance Agent
Liberty National Life Insurance
01.2005 - 08.2005
- Assisting existing and new customers with their insurance needs; daily reports; operating the copier, fax machine and computer; filing claims; searching the internet for information, completing application and quotes.
Staff/Office Manager
State Farm Insurance & Bank
11.2000 - 05.2004
- Answering the telephone; assisting customers with their insurance and banking needs; sold life, health, auto, and fire insurance; opening and closing bank accounts; making daily deposits; daily reports; operating the copier, fax machine and computer; filing claims; opening and closing office; searching the internet for information, completing application and quotes and responding to emails; inspecting homes for insurance.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist
The American Medical Billing Association
St. Davis, Oklahoma01.2025
Certificate of Completion - Surgical Technology Program
Meridian Community College
Meridian, Mississippi08.2017
Certificate of Completion - Emergency Medical Technology – Basic
Meridian Community College
Meridian, Mississippi05.2013
Certificate of Completion - Agents License Review - Property and Casualty Insurance
Independent Insurance Agents of Mississippi
Jackson, Mississippi08.2001
Certificate of Completion - Agents License Review - Life, Health and Accident
JAIFA, Inc.
Jackson, Mississippi04.2001
Skills
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Surgical equipment operation
- Professionalism and ethics
- Patient confidentiality
- Suturing
- HIPAA proficiency
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Basic life support
- Critical thinking
- Surgical assistance
- Vital sign monitoring
Affiliations
- National Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA), Since 2017
- HOSA, Since 2016
- Automobile Club Agent, 2005 - 2007
- Member of the National Association of Home Based Secretaries, 2003-2007
- Property and Casualty Insurance License, 2001-2007
- Life, Health, and Accident Insurance License, 2001-2007
- Notary of Public, Since 1999
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- CMRS - Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist
- Comprehensive Suture Certification
- EMT-Basic
- EMT-Driver
- Advanced Stroke Life Support
- BLS, AED, CPR Certified
Timeline
PRN - Certified Surgical Technologist
HCA - West Florida Hospital
01.2025 - Current
PRN - Certified Surgical Technologist (Labor and Delivery)
Santa Rosa Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital
04.2024 - 09.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist/Surgical First Assistant
Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery (Dr. Jocelyn Leveque)
11.2022 - 02.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist/Surgical First Assistant/Medical Assistant
McCollough Plastic Surgery
08.2022 - 11.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist/First Assistant/OR Manager
Restore Plastic Surgery
08.2020 - 08.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist/ Coordinator for Plastic
Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital
03.2019 - 02.2021
PRN, EMT Driver
ASAP Ambulance Service
09.2018 - 03.2019
Certified Surgical Technologist
Rush Foundation Hospital
09.2017 - 02.2018
PRN, EMT Driver
Metro Ambulance Service
09.2012 - 12.2018
Temporary, Receptionist/Physical Therapist Aide
GT Physical Therapy
05.2012 - 12.2012
EMT Driver
TransCare Ambulance Service
01.2008 - 10.2011
EMT Driver
Emergystat Ambulance Service
10.2007 - 01.2008
Office Manager
Value-Max Car Sales
01.2007 - 12.2007
Independent Insurance Agent
Aflac Insurance
06.2005 - 02.2006
Part-time, Independent Insurance Agent
Liberty National Life Insurance
01.2005 - 08.2005
Staff/Office Manager
State Farm Insurance & Bank
11.2000 - 05.2004
Certificate of Completion - Surgical Technology Program
Meridian Community College
Certificate of Completion - Emergency Medical Technology – Basic
Meridian Community College
Certificate of Completion - Agents License Review - Property and Casualty Insurance
Independent Insurance Agents of Mississippi
Certificate of Completion - Agents License Review - Life, Health and Accident
JAIFA, Inc.
Certificate of Completion - Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist
The American Medical Billing Association
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