Olana Pool
Boise
Summary
Dedicated and meticulous Certified Surgical First Assistant professional bringing more than 15 years' cumulative experience readying patients and surgeons for surgical procedures. Well-versed in managing supplies, fields and aseptic techniques. Highly organized and professional in routine and complex situations. Able to set up and operate equipment and competent in operating in high-volume, high-stress situations. Fosters relationships and coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Current certifications with AST, NBSTSA, NCCSA and CPR/BLS.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical First Assistant
St. Lukes RMC, Children's Specialty Center
09.2022 - Current
- Provide surgical support to assist surgeon in variety of minor and major surgical procedures to execute safe operations and resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Demonstrate appropriate techniques to assist surgeons with closure of incisions and placement of appropriate wound dressings.
- Provide assistance in patient positioning, airway management, IV placement
- Reduced surgery time with efficient anticipation of surgeon's needs, resulting in faster patient recovery.
- Utilized strong problem-solving skills for effective troubleshooting during unexpected intraoperative challenges.
Certified Surgical Technologist, Private
St. Luke's Regional Medical Center, Children's Specialty Center
2017 - Current
- Surgically assist Pediatric ENT surgeons in procedures including, but not limited to: Bronchoscopy/Laryngoscopy procedures (including dilation, reconstruction and foreign body removal), Tonsil/Adenoidectomy, Cochlear implant, BAHA implant, Tympanomastoidectomy, Thyroidectomy (full and partial), Lesion and/or mass removals, Tracheotomies (pediatric and adult), Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Transsphenoidal Pituitary tumor resection.
- Provide assistance in positioning patient, assisting with airway management, applying appropriate monitoring devices (EKG leads, pulse ox, etc.), providing visualization of the operative site, assist with closing body planes and application of appropriate wound dressings.
- Review and edit physician preference cards to maintain accuracy.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Luke's Regional Medical Center
2008 - Current
- Maintained aseptic and unobstructed field throughout surgical procedures.
- Precepted new employees.
- Trained in multiple bariatric procedures, DaVinci robotics (Urology and GYN), ENT, General surgery procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist, Organ Procurement
St. Luke's Regional Medical Center
01.2010 - 09.2022
- Assisted in creation/organization of Procurement Team for 3 hospitals in the St. Luke's system.
- Assisting in Organ Procurement procedures for our region, both adult and pediatric.
- Providing training and in-service opportunities for operating room nurses and surgical techs.
Medical Records Clerk
St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
2001 - 2008
- Maintained patient trust by constantly verifying confidentiality of medical records according to company policies.
- Updated patient healthcare records, scanning and attaching documents as required.
- Ensured all results were filed in patients notes timely, using to search for patient numbers.
Education
Certified Surgical First Assistant - Certified Surgical First Assistant
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY08.2022
Surgical Technology
Boise State University
Boise, ID05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho05.2004
Associate of Science - Pre-Medicine
North Idaho College
TympanomastoidectomyOlanad'Alend'Alened'Alene, ID05.2001
Skills
- Methodical multitasker
- Superb attention to detail
- Problem solving & Critical Thinking Abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Surgical and procedural expertise
- Self-motivated
- Highly efficient
- Extremely organized
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Positioning
- Tissue Handling and Wound Closure
Additional Information
Medical Missions for Children: Peru 2018, 2019, 2022
* Assisted in cleft lip and cleft palate procedures; organized and inventoried all supplies and equipment for the Operating Room; facilitated the set-up of multiple Operating Rooms needed for procedures
Medical Missions India: 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015
* Organized wound clinics to treat leprosy patients, performing amputations and extensive wound debridement; offered education, supplies and equipment to patients; utilized OR knowledge to create a "decontamination" area to clean and sterilize instruments used in treatment of leprosy patients and HIV/AIDS patients; assisted in cataract lens replacement surgery with local surgeons.
Timeline
Certified Surgical First Assistant
St. Lukes RMC, Children's Specialty Center
09.2022 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist, Organ Procurement
St. Luke's Regional Medical Center
01.2010 - 09.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist, Private
St. Luke's Regional Medical Center, Children's Specialty Center
2017 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Luke's Regional Medical Center
2008 - Current
Medical Records Clerk
St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
2001 - 2008
Certified Surgical First Assistant - Certified Surgical First Assistant
Madisonville Community College
Surgical Technology
Boise State University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Boise State University
Associate of Science - Pre-Medicine
North Idaho College
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