Quinavere Jarrells
Winder,GA
Summary
Seasoned certified surgical technician/surgical first assistant with more than ten years of success in supporting surgeons during wide range of surgical procedures. Proficient in quickly setting up and breaking down surgical suites for assigned cases to sustain patient flows.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical First Assistant/Certified Surgical Technologist
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Braselton, Georgia
07.2022 - Current
- Performed scrub duties including gowning and gloving.
- Maintained a sterile field during operative procedures.
- Set-up surgical tables, instruments and supplies required for specific operations and assisted in preparation and draping of patient and operative area.
- Observed universal precautions at all times while performing job duties.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
- Assisted with tissue dissection, hemostasis, wound closure and other surgical procedures as required.
- Ensured proper positioning of patient on operating table.
- Demonstrated appropriate techniques to assist surgeons with closure of incisions.
- Obeyed established surgical techniques and procedures during operations.
- Administered medications prescribed by the attending physician under direction of the circulating nurse or surgeon.
- Communicated with professionalism and compassion when interacting with surgical team and patients
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Athens Orthopedic Clinic
Athens , GA
03.2014 - Current
- Assisted surgeon in prepping and draping patients for surgery.
- Ensured proper positioning of patient on operating table.
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology principles when assisting with various surgical techniques and procedures.
- Demonstrated appropriate techniques to assist surgeons with closure of incisions.
- Assisted with tissue dissection, hemostasis, wound closure and other surgical procedures as required.
- Created and maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Dressed wounds with antiseptic compounds and sterile coverings to protect surgical sites and promote healing.
- Protected unobstructed views for surgical staff with use of retractors, sponges and suctioning equipment.
- Communicated with patients after surgery to assess recovery and mitigate complications.
- Educated patients on diagnoses, treatment plans and post-operative care by providing instructions on medication self-administration and home care.
Education
Certification - Surgical Assistant
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN03-2020
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA12-2013
Skills
- Operating Room Safety
- Sterile technique
- Surgical draping
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- Critical thinking abilities
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Tissue Handling
- Suturing Techniques
- Wound Dressing
Timeline
Certified Surgical First Assistant/Certified Surgical Technologist
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Athens Orthopedic Clinic
03.2014 - Current
Certification - Surgical Assistant
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Athens Technical College
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