Renee Craddock
Seven Valleys,PA
Summary
Focused professional well versed in wide range procedures. Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Seasoned professional with several 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. Versatile professional bringing several years' experience to growing hospital. Highly proficient in various surgical procedures with success in contributing to the achievement of high patient outcome targets. Skilled in all elements of operating room setup, including inventory management, aseptic techniques, and preparing patients for procedures. I am in the final semester of nursing school and looking forward add to this organization.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
01.2005 - Current
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
- Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Observed patients' vital signs to assess physical condition.
Surgical Technologist
United States Navy, USN
San Diego
01.1991 - 10.1994
- Transported patients to operating room before surgery and monitored vital signs throughout procedure.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
- Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
- Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- 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.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL09-2024
Certificate - Surgical Technology
U. S. Naval School Bethesda
Bethesda, MD11-1991
Skills
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- HIPAA proficiency
- Electronic Charting
- Aseptic Techniques
- Transporting patients
- Passing surgical tools
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Johns Hopkins Hospital
01.2005 - Current
Surgical Technologist
United States Navy, USN
01.1991 - 10.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Certificate - Surgical Technology
U. S. Naval School Bethesda
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