Nyssa Springer
Tuscumbia
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Surgical Technologist skilled in surgical instrument preparation, infection control, and patient safety. Committed to maintaining a sterile environment and supporting surgical teams for optimal outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
North Alabama Medical Center
Florence
12.2023 - Current
- Organized and prepared surgical instruments for diverse procedures.
- Facilitated surgical operations by efficiently supplying instruments and tools, enhancing workflow.
- Maintained sterile environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Cleaned and sterilized equipment and surgical areas post-procedures.
- Trained new staff on surgical techniques and equipment, improving team readiness and patient care.
- Monitored patient safety and comfort throughout surgical process.
- Ensured aseptic technique was consistently followed during all surgical procedures. throughout the procedure.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Conducted instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries in compliance with hospital policy.
- Proactively monitored sterile field and surgical personnel to identify and address potential issues, ensuring patient safety.
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
- Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
Student Surgical Technologist
Crestwood Medical Center
Huntsville
08.2023 - 10.2023
Student Surgical Technologist
Huntsville Hospital Main
Huntsville
07.2023 - 08.2023
Overnight Custodian
Calhoun Community College
Tanner
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained cleanliness in classrooms, hallways, and restrooms throughout campus facilities.
- Operated floor cleaning equipment to ensure safe and hygienic environments.
- Assisted with waste disposal and recycling efforts to promote sustainability practices.
- Restocked supplies in custodial closets to ensure readiness for cleaning tasks.
- Provided support during special events by setting up and cleaning venues as needed.
- Identified and reported damages to facilities to ensure prompt repairs. or repairs needed to supervisor immediately.
- Reported any suspicious activity to security personnel on duty during shift hours.
- Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies, restocked shelves when necessary.
- Ensured work area remained neat to promote efficiency and professionalism. and orderly work area at all times.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Calhoun Community College
Tanner05-2024
High School Diploma -
Albert P Brewer High School
Somerville05-2012
Skills
- Surgical instrument preparation
- Aseptic technique
- Infection control
- Patient safety monitoring
- Surgical equipment sterilization
- Operating room management
- Emergency response procedures
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Preoperative preparation
- Equipment set up and operation
- Passing surgical tools
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Anatomy and physiology
- Workplace safety
Certification
- BLS
- CPR
- AST Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
North Alabama Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Student Surgical Technologist
Crestwood Medical Center
08.2023 - 10.2023
Student Surgical Technologist
Huntsville Hospital Main
07.2023 - 08.2023
Overnight Custodian
Calhoun Community College
05.2022 - 12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Calhoun Community College
High School Diploma -
Albert P Brewer High School