Rebecca Nowka
Grand Island,NE
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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Analyst
IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group
Grand Island, NE
03.2022 - Current
- Process and run analysis on samples of food to see if they have bacterial growth in them
- Work 40 hours a week.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Grand Island Regional Medical Center
Grand Island, NE
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Areas worked in are GYN, General, Urology and some Ortho
- I have 2 years of specialized experience at GIRMC which has given me the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of a Surgical Technician GS-6
- Specialized experience includes utilizing knowledge of medical instruments, human anatomy, physiology, and aseptic technique to prepare and protect sterile fields during surgery
- Exercising sterile technique to include sterilizer operations and tests to determine the effectiveness of sterilization, packaging, storage and shelf life
- Handling medical instruments, supplies, and equipment during all surgical procedures
- Performing proper cleaning techniques, as well as the proper handling and rotation of sterile supplies
- Handling contaminated items, quality control, and personal hygiene using knowledge of universal precautions and implementing infection control policies and procedures
- Worked 40 hours a week with call as well.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
10.2016 - 06.2020
- Worked mainly in Colorectal, General and Transplant surgery
- Also, a little in GYN, Urology and Plastics
- I have 4 years of specialized experience at Mayo Clinic which has given me the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of a Surgical Technician GS-6
- Specialized experience includes utilizing knowledge of medical instruments, human anatomy, physiology, and aseptic technique to prepare and protect sterile fields during surgery
- Exercising sterile technique to include sterilizer operations and tests to determine the effectiveness of sterilization, packaging, storage and shelf life
- Handling medical instruments, supplies, and equipment during all surgical procedures
- Performing proper cleaning techniques, as well as the proper handling and rotation of sterile supplies
- Handling contaminated items, quality control, and personal hygiene using knowledge of universal precautions and implementing infection control policies and procedures
- Worked 40 hours a week with call as well.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
CHI Health Saint Elizabeth
Lincoln, NE
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Took care of patients needs and activities of daily living
- Charted on patient's activities and meals
- Worked around 20 hours a week while going to school.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
CHI Health St. Francis
Grand Island, NE
11.2013 - 05.2015
- Cared for patients needs and activities of daily living
- Charted on patient's activities and meals
- Worked 40 hours a week.
Education
Associate in Applied Science -
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NE09.2016
High school diploma -
Grand Island Senior High School
Grand Island, NE05.2006
Skills
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Vital Signs
- Robotics
- Epic
- Microsoft Word
- Laboratory Experience
- Provides transportation of patients to and from the surgical/operating room
- Recognizes changes in patient condition and takes appropriate actions in response to the situation
- Provides guidance and support to staff regarding infection control and patient safety protocol
- Provides emotional support to patients before, during and after surgery
- Plans and discusses each procedure with surgical professionals to determine proper positioning and assurances of all supplies/equipment are available
- Assists the surgeon by performing such procedures as preparing skin grafts, suctioning, holding retractors, applying skin staples , and cutting suture
- Prepares prosthesis and/or surgical devices during procedures
- Assists in training staff in the operation of equipment, sterile technique, handling of instruments, and operating room/surgical procedures
- Utilizes medical terminology when interpreting requests and provide proper documentation for surgical procedures
- Prepares, organizes and maintains highly complex sterile surgical setups
- Utilizes universal precautions to protect patients and staff from exposure to any infectious materials
- Follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies, and equipment
- Monitors and maintains sterile practices throughout surgical procedures
- Cleans and sterilizes surgical equipment using appropriate methods, germicides and sterilizers
- Handles instruments, supplies and equipment during a variety of surgical procedures
- Sets up sterile field with all required items (equipment, instruments, supplies and/or devices) for each procedure
- Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by maintaining a high level of concentration for extended periods of time
- Understands and follows protocols for handling various specimens
- Performs sharps, sponge, and instrument counts of surgical items before and after surgical procedures
- Assists surgical team members to identify and implement performance improvement measures
- Monitors proper functioning of instruments and equipment at the surgical field
- Determines the effectiveness of sterilization, packaging, storage, and shelf life
- Observes and responds promptly to each stage of the surgical procedure
- Medical Terminology
- Handling and labeling specimens according to surgeon
- Labeling medications on the field according to polices
- Assist the surgical team with patient positioning, prepping, and setting up the operative field
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - 01/01/22 - 01/01/24
- CST - 09/01/22 - 09/01/24
References
Betty Dethlefs
CST
Grand Island Regional Medical Center
3533 Prairieview St, Grand Island, NE, 68801
(308)390-7175
Worked with Betty at GIRMC
Kelsey Oliver
Radiology Technician
Rheumatology & Osteoporosis
7441 O Street, Suite 400, Lincoln, NE, 68510
(402)770-8670
Friends with Kelsey
Lindee Kitt
Charge Nurse
Grand Island Regional Medical Center
3533 Prairieview St, Grand Island, NE, 68801
(402)690-1894
Was my Charge Nurse at GIRMC
Cases I have Scrubbed
- Low Anterior Resections - Open, Hand-assist Laparoscopic, Laparoscopic, and Robotic
- Abdominal Perineal Resections - Open, Hand-assist Laparoscopic, Laparoscopic, and Robotic
- Altemeier
- Rectal Prolapse - Open, Hand-assist Laparoscopic, and Laparoscopic
- Sphincteroplasty
- Sacral Nerve Stimulator for incontinence of stool and/or bladder
- Sigmoid Resections - Open, Hand-assist Laparoscopic, Laparoscopic, and Robotic
- Right and Left Hemicolectomy - Open, Hand-assist Laparoscopic, Laparoscopic, and Robotic
- Total Colon Resections - Open, Hand-assist Laparoscopic, Laparoscopic, and Robotic
- Stoma Creations - Open, Hand-assist Laparoscopic, and Laparoscopic
- Ileocecal Resections - Open, Hand-assist Laparoscopic, Laparoscopic, and Robotic
- Ileoanal Anastomosis - Hand-assist and Open
- Small Bowel Resections - Open, Hand-assist Laparoscopic, and Laparoscopic
- Small Bowel Strictureplasty - Open
- Anastomosis of Colon and/or Small Bowel Open, Hand-assist Laparoscopic, Laparoscopic, and Robotic
- Perineal Abscess
- Pineal Cyst
- Anal Mapping
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Condyloma Removal
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction - Open and Laparoscopic
- Adhesiolysis - Open, Hand-assist Laparoscopic, and Laparoscopic
- Cholecystectomy(with and without Contrast) - Open, Hand-assist Laparoscopic, Laparoscopic, and Robotic
- Appendectomy - Open and Laparoscopic
- Exploratory Laparotomy
- Exploratory Laparoscopy
- Gastric Sleeve - Laparoscopic
- Mastectomy - Bilateral and Unilateral
- Nipple Sparing Mastectomy
- Breast Reconstruction with Implants
- Lumpectomy with Seed and Wire Localization
- Adrenalectomy - Robotic
- Splenectomy - Laparoscopic
- Liver Wedge - Open and Laparoscopic
- Gastrostomy Tube Placement
- Colonoscopy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Skin grafts for small wounds
- Liposuction - small amounts for breast reforming
- C-Section
- Salpingectomy - Laparoscopic (open when with a C-Section)
- Salpingo-oophorectomy - Laparoscopic
- Hysterectomy - Vaginal, Open, Laparoscopic, and Robotic
- Uterine Ablation with NovaSure
- Myomectomy - Internal Fibroid's removed with MyoSure
- Uterine Prolapse with Mesh
- Ureteral Stents
- Ureteroscopy with contrast and laser
- Cystoscopy
- Suprapubic Catheter
- Cystectomy - Open
- Urostomy
- Penile Aspiration
- Total Knee - Sigma and DePuy Systems
- Total Hip - DePuy System
- Anterior Total Hip - DePuy System
- ORIF - Ankle
- TFNA - Short nail and DePuy System
- Thyroidectomy
- Parathyroidectomy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- T & A
- Tympanic Tubal Placement
- Tracheostomy
- Foreign Body Removals
- Debriding of Wounds
- Placement of Wound Vac's
- Kidney Transplant Recipient - Open
- Kidney Donor - Hand-assist Laparoscopic
Timeline
Laboratory Analyst
IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group
03.2022 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Grand Island Regional Medical Center
08.2020 - 02.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Mayo Clinic
10.2016 - 06.2020
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
CHI Health Saint Elizabeth
06.2015 - 10.2016
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
CHI Health St. Francis
11.2013 - 05.2015
Associate in Applied Science -
Southeast Community College
High school diploma -
Grand Island Senior High School
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - 01/01/22 - 01/01/24
- CST - 09/01/22 - 09/01/24
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