Ruthel Hinton
Prairieville,LA
Summary
Dedicated surgical professional with 27 years of extensive experience in maintaining sterility and safety in the operating room. Skilled in preparing instruments and assisting physicians to ensure seamless procedures with minimal interruptions. Committed to prioritizing patient safety while fostering an efficient surgical environment. Proven ability to teach and mentor others, contributing to a culture of excellence in healthcare practices.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Tech
Baton Rouge General Hospital
01.1998 - Current
- Part-time
- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and sterile supplies for procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of operating rooms to ensure optimal efficiency.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate smooth workflow during surgeries.
- Monitored patient vitals and provided support during pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, enhancing patient safety measures.
- Trained junior staff on proper sterilization techniques and equipment handling procedures.
- Streamlined instrument inventory processes, reducing supply shortages during surgeries.
- Led initiatives to improve surgical setup protocols, increasing overall operational efficiency.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Surgical Tech
Woman's Hospital
01.1997 - Current
- Assisted in successful surgeries by setting up operating rooms with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment for each procedure.
- Upheld high standards of patient privacy by following HIPAA guidelines when handling sensitive medical information.
- Demonstrated adaptability, working effectively with various surgical teams and specialties, ensuring seamless collaboration.
- Improved patient care by assisting surgeons during surgical procedures and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Established a reputation for reliability, punctuality, and dedication to providing the highest level of surgical support in all situations.
- Promoted teamwork within the surgical team by communicating effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other staff members during procedures.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by anticipating surgeons'' needs throughout procedures and reacting quickly to changes in situations.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Performed post-operative care by moving patients to recovery and monitoring condition.
- Enhanced surgical efficiency through expert handling and passing of instruments to the surgeon in a timely manner.
- Completed continued education units yearly to stay up to date on surgical technology and meet organizational requirements.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels of surgical supplies by conducting regular checks on stock availability and replenishing when necessary.
Surgical Tech
Texas Woman Hospital
01.1996 - 01.1997
Surgical Tech
St. Joseph Hospital
01.1994 - 01.1996
Education
High School -
Vidalia High School
Vidalia, La.Elementary Education program - undefined
Community College - undefined
Baton Rouge Community College
01.1998
Surgical Tech Program - undefined
St. Joseph Hospital Nursing College
01.1993
Massey Business College - Nursing Assistant
Massey Business College
01.1992
College - undefined
Grambling State University
01.1986
Skills
- Suture handling
- Operating room safety
- Patient care
- Workplace safety
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Safe sharps disposal
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Infection control protocols
- Electronic charting
- Suturing
- Specimen collection
- Pre-surgical preparation
Timeline
Surgical Tech
Baton Rouge General Hospital
01.1998 - Current
Surgical Tech
Woman's Hospital
01.1997 - Current
Surgical Tech
Texas Woman Hospital
01.1996 - 01.1997
Surgical Tech
St. Joseph Hospital
01.1994 - 01.1996
Elementary Education program - undefined
Community College - undefined
Baton Rouge Community College
Surgical Tech Program - undefined
St. Joseph Hospital Nursing College
Massey Business College - Nursing Assistant
Massey Business College
College - undefined
Grambling State University
High School -
Vidalia High School