Experienced board member of The Liasion Council of Surgical Technology and the Board of the Virginia Chapter of the National Surgical Assistants Association. Actively contributed to the advancement of the field of surgical technology and assisting. Demonstrated dedication to education through service on the Board of Crown Point Charter School and role as a preceptor for students from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Played a key role in lobbying Congress to recognize Certified Surgical Assistants as a distinct job duty from Surgical Technologists. Instrumental in establishing a Tennessee chapter for the National Surgical Assistants Association.
Assist with interpretative positioning.
Ensured safe and accurate injection of local anesthetics in accordance with ASA standards.
Executed precise insertion of trocars and meticulous preparation of grafts.
Aided in ensuring proper closure of surgical sites.
Implanted devices, catheters, and performed vessel cauterizations.
Contributed to the procedure by carefully taking down uterine vessels.
Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) with the National Surgical Assistants Association
Surgical Assistant-Certified (SA-C) with the American Board of Surgical Assisting (ABSA)
Fellow of Orthopedic Specialty (F-OS
National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants
Registered Medical Surgical Assistant with the Tennessee Department of Health