Roland Rheaume
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Dynamic surgical professional with a comprehensive background in patient care and surgical assistance. Known for exceptional clinical skills and commitment to patient safety, poised to contribute significantly to surgical teams and enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Assistant
Ortho Alliance/ Beacon Ortho
Cincinnati, OH
01.2023 - 08.2025
Acted as a PRN Surgical Assistant on Orthopedic Surgeries. Main responsibilities were to position the patient, provide exposure, and close wounds and apply dressings. Resigned to take care of my wife who was battling cancer.
RNFA/ Senior Surgical Assistant
Evendale Medical Center/ Trihealth
Cincinnati, OH
04.2004 - 01.2022
- Assisted surgeons during complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and surgical efficiency.
RNFA
Healthsouth Surgery Center
Cincinnati, OH
02.2001 - 04.2004
- Assisted in surgical procedures by providing direct support to surgeons and ensuring optimal patient safety.
RN Then RNFA
Mercy MT Airy Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
10.1993 - 02.2001
Worked as an OR nurse and then as a RNFA performing surgical procedures from all specialties
RN
Dearborn County Hospital
Lawrenceburg, IN
02.1993 - 05.1994
Scrubbed and circulated on surgical procedures.
CST and Promoted to RN in June, 1991
Bethesda Oak Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
02.1981 - 02.1993
Scrubbed and then circulated on various surgical procedures.
OB Scrub Technician
Good Samaritan Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
01.1980 - 05.1981
Scrubbed for C-sections and Vaginal Deliveries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Surgical First Assisting
National Institute of First Assisting
Denver, CO01-2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05-1997
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
CTC/Bethesda School of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH06-1991
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Cincinnati Technical College
Cincinnati, OH09-1980
Skills
- Currently hold SA-C certification through the American Board of Surgical Assistants
- Currently have BLS Certification
- First Assisted on C-sections while working at Mercy/Mt Airy Hospital
- All toll I have 45 years of Operating Room Experience
Timeline
Certified Surgical Assistant
Ortho Alliance/ Beacon Ortho
01.2023 - 08.2025
RNFA/ Senior Surgical Assistant
Evendale Medical Center/ Trihealth
04.2004 - 01.2022
RNFA
Healthsouth Surgery Center
02.2001 - 04.2004
RN Then RNFA
Mercy MT Airy Hospital
10.1993 - 02.2001
RN
Dearborn County Hospital
02.1993 - 05.1994
CST and Promoted to RN in June, 1991
Bethesda Oak Hospital
02.1981 - 02.1993
OB Scrub Technician
Good Samaritan Hospital
01.1980 - 05.1981
Bachelor of Science - Surgical First Assisting
National Institute of First Assisting
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
CTC/Bethesda School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Cincinnati Technical College