Natalya Butler
Choctaw,OK
Summary
Dedicated certified Surgical Technologist with over 14 years of hands-on experience and a recent graduation from the Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting. Proficient in a diverse array of surgical procedures, with a strong ability to adapt quickly to the unique requirements of each operating room and surgeon's preferences. Expertise in maintaining sterile and aseptic techniques ensures optimal patient safety and procedural efficiency. Board certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in surgical support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Integris Canadian Valley Hospital
Yukon, OK
02.2024 - Current
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in instrument sterilization and turnover times between surgeries.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
Miami, FL
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
- Stocked labor unit common areas and patients rooms.
- Assisted surgeons during procedures.
- Transported patients to the operating room.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Integris Canadian Valley Hospital
Yukon, OK
12.2011 - 01.2023
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
- Stocked labor unit and patients rooms.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments.
- Unit clerk duties
- Experience in General, Gynecology, Orthopedics, ENT urology, endoscopy Labor and Delivery.
- Birth certificate certifier.
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Musc Health Florence
Florence, SC
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Stocked labor unit common areas and patients rooms.
- Transported patients to the operating room.
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Highland Park Hospital
Highland Park, IL
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Stocked labor unit common areas and patients rooms.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Transported patients to the operating room.
Education
Certificate of Surgical Assisting - Surgical Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN03-2026
Certificate - Certificate in Phlebotomy
Eastern Oklahoma Technology Center
Choctaw, OK07-2021
Associates of Occupational Studies - Surgical Technology
Heritage College
Oklahoma City, OK10-2010
OK Dental Assisting Certificate -
Platt College
Oklahoma City, OK02-2007
Basic Studies
Langston University
Langston, OK01-2006
Skills
- Transporting patients
- Safely disposing of needles
- Quality assurance controls
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Dressing wounds
- Collecting medical specimens
- Equipment set up and operation
- Preparing for surgeries
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Surgical counts
- OB/GYN surgeries
- General surgeries
- Endo procedures
- Limited Ortho
- Limited ENT procedures
- Urology
- Da Vinic Xi trained in the assistant role in GYN , General
- Excellent suturing skills
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Integris Canadian Valley Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2023
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Musc Health Florence
05.2022 - 09.2022
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Highland Park Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Integris Canadian Valley Hospital
12.2011 - 01.2023
OK Dental Assisting Certificate -
Platt College
Basic Studies
Langston University
Certificate of Surgical Assisting - Surgical Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Certificate - Certificate in Phlebotomy
Eastern Oklahoma Technology Center
Associates of Occupational Studies - Surgical Technology
Heritage College
References
References available upon request