Natalie Kavemeier
Waukesha,WI
Summary
I have been certified through NBSTSA and AST member since graduation in 2007. From my previous experience, I am comfortable surgical teching and assisting and am ready to be utilized in such a way. At all of my places of employment I have built strong working relationships with surgeons and other team members. I am eager to bring talent and leadership to your surgical team.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical First Assistant
ProHealth Care Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Prior to March 2024, I had been fulfilling the role quite frequently as First Assist, so ProHealth felt it would be appropriate to make a First Assist group at our campus. January 2023, I began the Surgical First Assist program through Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting and promptly after graduating the program in February of 2024, became certified as a CSFA through NBSTSA March 1st 2024.
- Assist in various types of surgeries such as orthopaedic, vascular, general surgery, gynecology, urology, plastics procedures tailoring assistance based on specific case requirements.
- I try to reduce surgery time with efficient anticipation of surgeon''s needs, planning ahead of time with them.
- Utilize strong problem-solving skills for effective troubleshooting during unexpected intraoperative challenges.
- Contributed to the development of hospital protocols and guidelines for the role of the Certified Surgical First Assistant, promoting standardization and quality care across departments.
- Enhanced surgical efficiency by skillfully handling instruments and suturing in a timely manner.
Certified Surgical Technologist
ProHealth Care Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures. Primarily doing Orthopaedic surgeries, but also tech/assisted for General/Vascular, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Urology, and Plastics.
- Became Surgical Tech Team Lead in 2021 and have been fulfilling that role since.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies. Was utilized as a primary preceptor for new staff.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Orthopaedic Associates Of Wisconsin
12.2014 - 07.2019
- Tech and assisted on a variety of orthopaedic/spine surgeries.
- Made grafts for ACL/MPFL procedures. I am comfortable making grafts for any of our sport's medicine doctors.
- Have knowledge in central supply/instrument processing. We prepared our instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Materials/special requests coordinator. I managed special requests for each procedure and coordinated between staff and sales reps to make sure we had what is needed.
- Managed preference cards. It was my duty to correct and update surgeon's preference cards.
- Preceptor. I trained a majority of the new staff who came through TOSC during my time of employment.
- Picked cases, unloaded and organized supplies when not scrubbed in.
- Always was all hands on board for turn overs.
Certified Surgical Technologist
ProHealth Care- Waukesha Memorial Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Ortho/neuro surgical tech with secondary specialty of Gen/Vasc.
- Worked variety of other specialties due to shift length and previous tech history. (GU, GYN, Plastics, ENT, etc.)
- Helped our surgical tech team lead with orders.
- Worked with the charge nurse/board to maintain daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Was utilized as a surgical assistant when needed.
- Preceptor. Was the main preceptor for Ortho/Neuro those years I worked on that team.
- Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning ortho/neuro procedures for optimal efficiency.
Certified Surgical Technologist
ProHealth - Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital
03.2008 - 01.2012
- Pool staff. I covered a variety of specialties as done at Moreland Surgery Center.
- Additional specialties included OB.
- Assisted with call when workers needed coverage.
Certified Surgical Technologist
ProHealth - Moreland Surgery Center
05.2007 - 01.2012
- Worked several different specialties here (GU, ENT, Opthalmic, GYN, Gen/Vasc, GI, Ortho/Podiatry, & Plastics.)
- I was considered Gen/Vasc/GI team lead coordinating every day supplies and also specials to perform these types of procedures.
- Focused a lot of attention to Gen/Vasc preference cards, as some of these procedures were new to this surgery center.
- Was trained on the job by Gen/Vasc surgeons to help close on cases and did this among other assisting responsibilities.
- Picked cases, unloaded and organized supplies when not scrubbed in.
- Always all hands on board for turn overs.
Education
No Degree - Surgical First Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN02-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI2007
High School Diploma -
Waukesha South High School
Waukesha, WI2003
Skills
- From my previous job experience, I am very comfortable in the OR setting
- Flexible and willing to do any assignments and fill any needed roles in the OR under my scope of practice
- Have really honed my surgical tech skills and have grown while surgical assisting
- Assist not only the surgeon in the room, but also the anesthesiologist
- Always maintain a professional attitude, remembering that the care of the patient is always our top focus I am very strict about my sterile technique and safety with our sharps, instrumentation, etc
- Always maintain patient confidentiality
- Very conscientious when setting up an OR I try to not waste any supplies, so I take time to look through our supplies ahead of time and put things aside that are PRN or 'not sure of' items
- Great team player I don't just take into consideration my own feelings, but make sure those around me are doing ok
- Hard worker I don't like slacking and everything flows better when everyone is working together like a team
Certification
- Certified Scrub Technician (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
- Surgical First Assistant-Certified (CSFA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
Timeline
Certified Surgical First Assistant
ProHealth Care Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
ProHealth Care Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Orthopaedic Associates Of Wisconsin
12.2014 - 07.2019
Certified Surgical Technologist
ProHealth Care- Waukesha Memorial Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2018
Certified Surgical Technologist
ProHealth - Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital
03.2008 - 01.2012
Certified Surgical Technologist
ProHealth - Moreland Surgery Center
05.2007 - 01.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Waukesha County Technical College
No Degree - Surgical First Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
High School Diploma -
Waukesha South High School
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