Rory Cunningham
lancaster,SC
Summary
As an operating room assistant at Atrium Healthcare, I significantly enhanced operational efficiency and patient safety. Leveraging strong communication and critical thinking skills, I streamlined room turnovers and mentored new staff, ensuring compliance with health regulations. My ability to multitask and maintain professionalism under pressure contributed to improved surgical outcomes and team performance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Assistant
Atrium Healthcare
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Enhanced operational efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workspaces, supporting quick room turnover between surgeries.
- Maintained operating room's inventory of products and replenished stock, when needed.
- Complied with all relevant regulations and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment at all times within the operating room setting.
- Cleaned and sterilized room after surgery and counted instruments and sponges used to account for supplies.
- Prepared patients for surgery and transported patients to and from operating room.
- Played a crucial role in emergency situations by remaining calm under pressure and assisting surgical teams as needed to save lives or stabilize patients'' conditions quickly.
- Served as a resource and mentor for new Operating Room Assistants, providing guidance and support during their training period.
- Maintained equipment and supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Indian Land High School
Lancaster, SC05-2018
Associate of Science -
York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC06-2023
Skills
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Operating room preparation
- Multitasking efficiency
- Strong communication skills
- Motivational attitude
- Team collaboration
- Professionalism and ethics
- Equipment operation
- Critical thinking aptitude
- Patient positioning expertise
- Patient safety prioritization
- Surgical preparation
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Operating Room Assistant
Atrium Healthcare
10.2018 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Indian Land High School
Associate of Science -
York Technical College
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