Rebecca Nicosia

• Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
• Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
• Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
• Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
• Provided instruction on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
• Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incisions sites postoperatively.
• Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
• Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
• Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
• Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
• Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
• Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
• Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
• Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
• Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
• Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.

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