Nicole Jessup
Fort Knox,KY
Summary
Meticulous Certified Surgical Technologist bringing practiced experience assisting with diverse operating room functions. Anticipates and addresses surgeons' needs, from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patients and passing instruments during surgery. Well-versed in sports medicine, total joint replacement, general surgery, Robotics, Urology, and GYN. Eager to take the next career step with a growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Norton Women And Children’s Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning orthopedic, general, and gyn procedures for optimal efficiency.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Health Carousel
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create a comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures
Traveling Surgical Tech-CST
St. Mark's Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub for procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instructions.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
Traveling Surgical Tech-CST
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protect patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instructions.
- Trained Surgical Technologist Students during their externship.
Traveling Surgical Tech-CST
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Pulled cases, opened and set up sterile supplies.
- Scrubbed in and maintained sterile field, assisted surgeon when needed.
- Tore down cases and helped turn over for next cases.
- Surgical services scrubbed for were Ortho, Podiatry, General, Urology, ENT
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Trained Surgical Technologist students during their externship.
Traveling Surgical Tech-CST
OU Medical Center
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Level 1 trauma center, 36 operating rooms, and 500-bed hospital
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Reduced infection risks and protect patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Surgical Services scrubbed for were General, Robotics, GYN, Urology
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Francis Medical Center
05.2017 - 10.2020
- Set up operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Created unobstructed operative fields using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Providence Memorial Hospital
El Paso, TX
01.2011 - 03.2014
- Set up operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Harrison College - Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN12.2008
Skills
- CPR/BLS certified
- Knowledge of surgical instruments
- Patient positioning understanding
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Operating Room Procedures
- Trained Surgical Technologist Students
Certification
CST-NBSTSA Certification
BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Norton Women And Children’s Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Health Carousel
03.2023 - 05.2023
Traveling Surgical Tech-CST
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
11.2022 - 02.2023
Traveling Surgical Tech-CST
St. Mark's Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2022
Traveling Surgical Tech-CST
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
11.2021 - 06.2022
Traveling Surgical Tech-CST
OU Medical Center
08.2021 - 11.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Francis Medical Center
05.2017 - 10.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist
Providence Memorial Hospital
01.2011 - 03.2014
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Harrison College - Fort Wayne