Reinah Wren
Cedar Bluff,AL
Summary
Dynamic Senior Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at Advent/Redmond Regional Medical Center, excelling in complex surgical procedures. Proven leadership in training staff and enhancing operating room efficiency. Proficient in sterile techniques and patient positioning, demonstrating calm under pressure to ensure optimal patient outcomes and seamless teamwork in high-stakes environments.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Surgical Assistant/ Technologist
Advent/Redmond Regional Medical Center
Rome,Ga
2026 - Current
- On the Neuro team, scrubbing and assisting in complex spine and brain surgeries.
- Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and ensuring sterile environments.
- Trained new staff on proper procedures and protocols to ensure high-quality support in surgeries.
- Contributed to successful surgeries, anticipating surgeon needs and promptly delivering correct instrumentation per surgeon preference.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
- Take call to include all specialities provided at this hospital.
Senior Surgical Assistant/ Technologist
Riverview Hospital
Gadsden,Al
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and supplies for operations.
- Maintained sterile field during procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with surgeons and nurses to facilitate efficient workflows.
- Monitored and maintained equipment functionality before, during, and after surgeries.
- Streamlined setup processes, reducing preparation time for surgical cases.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, providing critical support for successful patient outcomes.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Took call at this facility
Surgical Robotic Assistant/ Technician
Huntsville Hospital Main
Huntsville, Al
2018 - 2023
- Assisted in training new technicians, sharing knowledge and expertise for their professional development.
- Managed patient positioning and comfort to ensure optimal surgical outcomes.
- Implemented improvements in instrument handling processes, reducing turnaround time between surgeries.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
- Continually updated professional skills, staying abreast of the latest surgical techniques and technologies.
- Streamlined communication between surgeons and nurses to promote teamwork and efficient operations.
- Enhanced operating room efficiency by preparing surgical instruments and equipment ahead of scheduled procedures.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, contributing to successful patient outcomes with precise instrument handling.
- Provided critical support during surgeries, ensuring sterile environment and minimizing risk of infection.
- Optimized inventory management of surgical supplies, ensuring availability and reducing wastage.
- Improved operating room readiness, setting up surgical tables and equipment with precision and care.
- Improved surgical precision, assisting with latest minimally invasive techniques for faster patient recovery.
- Bolstered surgeon performance by anticipating instrument needs and reducing procedural delays.
- Enhanced surgical efficiency with diligent preparation and organization of operating rooms.
- Assisted surgeons with critical decision-making processes during challenging cases.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgeries with efficient room turnover times.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing precise surgical assistance during various procedures.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Assisted surgeons during procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability, working effectively with various surgical teams and specialties, ensuring seamless collaboration.
Surgical Technologist
Cullman Regional Medical Center
Cullman, AL
2015 - 2017
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Delivered assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, ENT, and plastic surgery procedures
- Took call at this facility .
Surgical Coordinator/Technologist
General and Oncology Surgery PC
Mobile, AL
2000 - 2014
- Coordinated patient scheduling for surgical procedures, ensuring timely and efficient operations.
- Managed pre-operative assessments and documentation to maintain compliance with healthcare standards.
- Efficiently managed high volume caseloads while maintaining meticulous attention to detail in scheduling logistics and documentation.
- Enhanced surgical team communication by maintaining accurate schedules and promptly addressing any changes or concerns.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, clinicians, and hospital staff throughout the entire surgical process.
- Assisted surgeons in preparing for procedures, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies were readily available.
- Worked closely with operating room staff to ensure proper setup and sterilization of instruments prior to each case.
Surgical Technologist
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Mobile, AL
1998 - 2000
- Conducted inventory management of surgical supplies to prevent shortages.
- Educated new staff on protocols for instrument handling and sterilization techniques.
- Implemented best practices for infection control in surgical environments.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and supplies for operations.
- Maintained sterile field during procedures to ensure patient safety.
Surgical Technologist Student
Springhill Memorial Hospital
Mobile, AL
1996 - 1998
- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and supplies for procedures.
- Maintained sterile environments by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Supported surgical teams by anticipating needs during operations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of surgical tools and equipment usage.
Education
Certificate - Surgical Technology And Assisting
Springhill Memorial Hospital
Mobile, ALNursing
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, ALHigh School Diploma -
Gulf Coast Academy
Mobile, AL04.1996
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Calm under pressure
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Surgical assistance
- Leadership qualities
- Operating room procedures
- Patient positioning
- Equipment operation
Timeline
Senior Surgical Assistant/ Technologist
Riverview Hospital
09.2023 - 03.2025
Senior Surgical Assistant/ Technologist
Advent/Redmond Regional Medical Center
2026 - Current
Surgical Robotic Assistant/ Technician
Huntsville Hospital Main
2018 - 2023
Surgical Technologist
Cullman Regional Medical Center
2015 - 2017
Surgical Coordinator/Technologist
General and Oncology Surgery PC
2000 - 2014
Surgical Technologist
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
1998 - 2000
Surgical Technologist Student
Springhill Memorial Hospital
1996 - 1998
Certificate - Surgical Technology And Assisting
Springhill Memorial Hospital
Nursing
Bishop State Community College
High School Diploma -
Gulf Coast Academy