Emily Collins
East Peoria,IL
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 8 years' experience in the hospital setting. Well-versed in ear, nose, throat, urology, gyne, general, plastic, and podiatry procedures. Always striving to take on a new challenge each year with goals and aspirations in mind. Eager to take the next career step with the growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement. Eight years of working as a certified nursing assistant in the hospital and long-term care settings. Working directly with patients with various health modalities and ailments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist/ Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Carle Methodist Hospital
01.2016 - Current
- Gathered, set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instructions.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Anticipated surgeon's needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Sterilized instruments and dispose of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- On average assisted with around 8+ surgical cases per day.
- 8 years of experience working in the operating room, however, primarily working with otolaryngologists and urology surgeons.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning
Student Surgical Technologist Intern
Carle Methodist Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Reporting to Clinical Associate and working under supervision of registered nurse and certified surgical technologist, following department policies, procedures, and standards
- Assist surgeon during operative procedure by maintaining inventory, passing instruments and supplies, and holding retractors.
- Cleans operating room and stores equipment and supplies.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to ages of patients served (newborn through geriatric).
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Francis Medical Center
03.2014 - 01.2015
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pleasant View Lutheran Home
01.2011 - 03.2014
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Supported needs of 8+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Bachelors Degree: Healthcare Management - Health Sciences
Methodist College
Peoria08.2024
Associates Degree: Applied Science Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Illinois Central College
Peoria, IL12.2016
Associates Degree: General Studies -
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL05.2012
Skills
- Good Communication
- People Skills
- Anticipating needs of Surgeon
- Pre-Surgical Preparation
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Management
- CPR-BLS
- Infection Control Protocols
- Transporting Patients
- Workplace Safety
- Setting up and Operating Equipment
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Confidentiality
- Safe Sharps Disposal
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
Badges
- Electronic Health Records Management Certification
- Ready to Work
- Ready to Learn
Accomplishments
- Built strong relationships with surgeons and learned set up preferences to streamline surgeries.
- Trained two new surgical technologists.
- Completed over 14,560 hours in Ears, Nose, Throat, and Urology Specialization.
- Assisted in over 1,664 procedures during 2023.
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- CRCST- Certified Central Service Technician
- CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist/ Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Carle Methodist Hospital
01.2016 - Current
Student Surgical Technologist Intern
Carle Methodist Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Francis Medical Center
03.2014 - 01.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pleasant View Lutheran Home
01.2011 - 03.2014
Bachelors Degree: Healthcare Management - Health Sciences
Methodist College
Associates Degree: Applied Science Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Illinois Central College
Associates Degree: General Studies -
Illinois Valley Community College
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- CRCST- Certified Central Service Technician
- CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant
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