Olya Kovalev
Elkhart,IN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
OSMC
Elkhart , IN
02.2023 - Current
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Provided instruction on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Set up trays with necessary surgical instruments according to established protocols.
- Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
- Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incisions sites postoperatively.
- Retrieved specimens from the OR for laboratory analysis.
- Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
Salesperson
Self Employed Services
Elkhart , IN
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented strategies to meet sales quotas.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in product offerings.
- Gathered data on competitors' pricing, products, and promotional activities.
- Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and transactions.
- Conducted market research to identify industry trends and customer needs.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
- Provided personalized service to build relationships with customers.
- Generated new business opportunities through cold calling campaigns.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate products or services for their needs.
- Collaborated with team members to develop effective sales plans.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Center P.C Plastic Surgery
01.2016 - 01.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist
Unity Surgical Hospital Mishawaka
Mishawaka
01.2013 - 01.2018
Certified Surgical Technologist
IU Goshen Hospital
Goshen
01.2012 - 01.2014
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Brown Mackie College (Fort Wayne, IN)
Skills
- Surgical asepsis
- Instrumentation
- Incisions
- Wound Closures and Closure Materials
- Equipment set up and operation
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Electronic medical records management
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Medical Records Management
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- HIPAA proficiency
- Anatomy and physiology
- Case Management
Equipment
- Stryker Towers
- Endoscopy and Arthroscopy
- Electro Cautery
- Thermal Cautery
- Staples for internal use
- Surgical lasers
- Surgical Microscope
- Extremity Tourniquets
- Mini C-Arm
- Sterrad Surgical Beds
- Surgical Suction Machines
Vendors
- Medline (surgical supplies)
- Kimberly Clark (surgical draping)
- Boush & Lomb (eye care)
- McKesson (surgical supplies)
- Cardinal Health (surgical supplies)
- Ethicon (surgical sutures)
- Depuy Mitek (joint replacement, arthroscopy)
- Smith and Nephew (orthopedic reconstruction, sports medicine, advanced wound management, trauma)
- Arthrex (arthroscopy)
- Zimmer/Biomet (joint replacement, trauma)
- Boston Scientific (spinal stimulator)
- St. Jude Medical (spinal stimulator)
- Medtronic (spinal fusion, spinal stimulator)
- Medacta (joint replacement)
- K2M (spinal fusion)
- Wright Medical (joint replacement)
Clinical Training
- Parkview Main Hospital (Fort Wayne, IN)
- Lagrange Parkview Hospital (Lagrange, IN)
- Parkview Noble Hospital (Kendallville, IN)
Care
- Preoperative care
- Postoperative care
Case Preparation
- Orthopedics
- Spine
- Pain
- Podiatry
- General
- ENT
- Eyes
- Vascular
- Gynecological
- Genitourinary
- Plastics
- Urology Surgical Procedures
- Skin prep
- Closure
- Set Up Procedures
Personal Information
Title: Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
OSMC
02.2023 - Current
Salesperson
Self Employed Services
01.2020 - 06.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Center P.C Plastic Surgery
01.2016 - 01.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist
Unity Surgical Hospital Mishawaka
01.2013 - 01.2018
Certified Surgical Technologist
IU Goshen Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Brown Mackie College (Fort Wayne, IN)