Hi, I’m
Natasha Whyte
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Meticulous Certified Surgical Technologist excited to bring 14-years background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellington Regional Hospital
Certified Surgical Technologist
02.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
USPI- United Surgical Partners International
Certified Surgical Technologist
11.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
Cross Country Staffing
Certified Surgical Technologist
06.2022 - 10.2023
Job overview
- 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.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
St Mary's Medical Center - SCL Health
Certified Surgical Technologist
02.2018 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
Aureus Medical Staffing and Cross Country Staffing
Certified Surgical Technologist
11.2011 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
- Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
Education
Keiser Career College
Associate of Science from Surgical Technology
01.2011
Miami Lakes Educational CenterMiami Lakes, FL
High School Diploma
12.2007
Skills
Skilled in robotic procedures as Appendectomy, colectomy, gallbladder removal, nephrectomy, hernia repairs, hysterectomy, and excited to learn mitral valve repair and pancreatotomy Also laparoscopic in these same procedures
Skilled in all types of Orthopedic surgeries such as ACL repairs, knee replacement, shoulder replacement, hip replacement, knee arthroscopy, shoulder and hip arthroscopy, ankle repair, bunion repairs, spinal fusion, trigger finger release, and all types of ORIF
Skilled in all types of general surgeries such as breast surgery, colon and rectal, plastic surgeries, emergency cesarean section, cesarean section none emergency, and craniotomy
Skilled from 2010 and have loved every day in this surgical life
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Wellington Regional Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
USPI- United Surgical Partners International
11.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cross Country Staffing
06.2022 - 10.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
St Mary's Medical Center - SCL Health
02.2018 - 06.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Aureus Medical Staffing and Cross Country Staffing
11.2011 - 05.2018
Miami Lakes Educational Center
High School Diploma
Keiser Career College
Associate of Science from Surgical Technology
Similar Profiles
Geraldine PaulGeraldine Paul
Surgical OB Technician at Wellington Regional HospitalSurgical OB Technician at Wellington Regional Hospital
Ruth Ann Greco-GauvreauRuth Ann Greco-Gauvreau
RN at Wellington Regional HospitalRN at Wellington Regional Hospital
Stacy GurakStacy Gurak
Case Manager at Wellington Regional HospitalCase Manager at Wellington Regional Hospital
Sariah HotaiSariah Hotai
Ward Administrator at Wellington Regional HospitalWard Administrator at Wellington Regional Hospital
Andrew CastroAndrew Castro
Packer at Fresh RealmPacker at Fresh Realm