NATE MITCHELL
Aurora,CO
Summary
Surgical Assist-Certified (SA-C through the American Board of Surgical Assisting) offering more than 8 years of expertise in Orthopedic Spine/Neuro surgical procedures. Accomplished in building strong relationships with surgeons and other team members. Eager to bring talent and leadership to surgical teams where needed.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
12.2022 - Current
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation and clamping of blood vessels.
- Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
- Verified identity of patient or operative site.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Certified Surgical Assistant
Elite Surgical Assisting
03.2015 - 12.2022
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation and clamping of blood vessels.
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
- Verified identity of patient or operative site.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively within team environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, and strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in team settings, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Certified Surgical Technician
PARKER ADVENTIST HOSPITAL
01.2010 - 03.2015
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Completed continued education units yearly to stay up to date on surgical technology and meet organizational requirements.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
Education
SA-C, Ace Surgical Assisting-Greenwood Village - Surgical Services
Ace Surgical Assiting
Greenwood Village, CO03.2015
Certification Surgical Technologist - Surgical Services
Concorde Career College - Aurora
Aurora, CO03.2009
Skills
- BLS certified
- Proficient in DJO/Synthes total joint systems
- Proficient in Zimmer Biomet total joint systems
- ROSA robot trained
- Casting and Splinting
- Wound Dressing
- Suturing
Timeline
Certified Surgical Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
12.2022 - Current
Certified Surgical Assistant
Elite Surgical Assisting
03.2015 - 12.2022
Certified Surgical Technician
PARKER ADVENTIST HOSPITAL
01.2010 - 03.2015
SA-C, Ace Surgical Assisting-Greenwood Village - Surgical Services
Ace Surgical Assiting
Certification Surgical Technologist - Surgical Services
Concorde Career College - Aurora
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