Nicole Chavolla

• Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
• Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
• Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
• Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
• Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
• Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
• Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
• Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
• Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, scrub techs., while performing duties in the OR environment.
• Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
• Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
• Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.

•Setting up the instruments and equipment that is required for the procedure.

•Preparing the patient for surgery.

•Passing the Surgeon instruments and sterile supplies throughout the operation.