Rhonda Winebrenner
Houston,TX
Summary
Versatile CFSA with over 20 years' experience in a hospital setting, 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. Currently pursuing board LSA.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Methodist West Hospital
, Houston
11.2022 - 06.2024
- CABG, AORTIC VALUES, MI,TRAL VALUES, IMPELLAS
- ROBOTIC VALUES, ROBOTIC LUNGS, ROBOTIC RIB RESECTIONS
- EVAR, TVAR, TCAR, PE, THROMBECTOMY, AORTAGRAMS,
- VENOGRAMS, FITULAGRAMS, STENTING, CAROTIDS, BYPASSES,
CSFA LEAD GENERAL GYN
CHI ST LUKES MEMORIAL
LUFKIN, TX
04.2009 - 07.2023
- ROBOTICS UROLOGY, GENERAL, ORTHO, NEURO, PLASTICS, GYN, OB, CVOR,
- Assisted in prepping operating room for surgery by sterilizing instruments and setting up equipment.
- Performed suturing techniques under direct supervision of a surgeon.
- Kept accurate records of all supplies used during surgeries.
- Transported patients to recovery area
- EEA STAPLER, COLOSTOMY CREATION,
- Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Provided surgical support to help [Type] surgeon execute safe operations and procedures resulting in positive patient outcomes.
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Houston Methodist
Baytown, TX
11.2021 - 11.2022
- CABG, AORTIC VALUE, MITRAL VALUE, VATS
- CAROTIDS, TCAR, ENDO VASCULAR, FISTULA CREATION
- ROBOTICS GENERAL, GYN, UROLOGY, PLASTICS
CST
BRAZORIA COUNTY SURGERY CENTER
Angleton, TX
04.2006 - 04.2009
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- GENERAL, UROLOGY, ENDO, ORTHO
Education
Associate of Applied Science - SURGICAL ASSISTING
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN08-2019
Associate of Applied Science - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
SANFORD BROWN
HOUSTON 03-2003
Skills
- Surgical counts
- Wound Dressing
- Administering Medications
- Suturing
- Patient transportation
- Instrument preparation
- Equipment set up
- Organizational abilities
- Stress management techniques
- Critical thinking abilities
- Anatomy and physiology understanding
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Methodist West Hospital
11.2022 - 06.2024
CVOR Surgical Technologist
Houston Methodist
11.2021 - 11.2022
CSFA LEAD GENERAL GYN
CHI ST LUKES MEMORIAL
04.2009 - 07.2023
CST
BRAZORIA COUNTY SURGERY CENTER
04.2006 - 04.2009
Associate of Applied Science - SURGICAL ASSISTING
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Associate of Applied Science - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
SANFORD BROWN
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