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RYAN FITZPATRICK

Palm Harbor,FL

Summary

Dynamic Certified Surgical First Assistant with extensive experience at Interhealth Tampa General Hospital, excelling in surgical team assistance and pre-surgical preparation. Proven ability to maintain sterile technique and ensure patient safety, while effectively coordinating workflows in high-pressure environments. Skilled in surgical instrument handling and committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Surgical First Assistant

Interhealth Tampa General Hospital
Brooksville, Florida
04.2025 - Current
  • Assisted surgeons during procedures by providing instruments and maintaining sterile field.
  • Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various surgical procedures efficiently.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure seamless patient care before and after surgery.
  • Participated in pre-operative meetings to discuss surgical plans and patient needs effectively.
  • Adhered to safety protocols and infection control measures throughout all surgical procedures.
  • Set-up surgical tables, instruments and supplies required for specific operations and assisted in preparation and draping of patient and operative area.
  • Ensured proper positioning of patient on operating table.

Certified Surgical First Assistant

American Surgical Professionals
Clearwater, FL
08.2021 - Current
  • Surgical first assisting in multiple specialties including podiatry, gynecology, general, plastics and orthopedics.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment

Certified Surgical Technologist

BayCare
Dunedin, FL
07.2019 - 10.2021
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
  • Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment

Certified Surgical Technologist

Capitol Center For Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
Concord, NH
11.2017 - 05.2019
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
  • Supported surgeons during oral and maxofacial surgeries.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment

Certified Surgical Technologist

Elliot Hospital
Manchester, NH
11.2016 - 04.2017
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
  • Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools

Emergency Room Technician

Concord Hospital
Concord, NH
03.2002 - 10.2016
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with emergency cases.

  • Assisted medical staff with patient care in fast-paced emergency environment.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing team promptly.
  • Prepared patients for examinations and procedures with attention to comfort.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of treatment areas and equipment.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient workflow during emergencies.
  • Educated patients and families on post-visit care instructions clearly and compassionately.

Education

Certificate -

Meridian Institute of Surgical First Assisting
Nashville, TN
12-2022

Certificate -

Concor Hospital School of Surgical Technology
Concord, NH
05-2014

High School Diploma -

Shawsheen Valley Vocational High School
Billerica, MA
06-1997

Skills

  • Surgical Assisting
  • Pre-Surgical Preparation
  • Workplace Safety
  • Specimen Collection
  • Setting Up Equipment
  • Surgical Team Assistance
  • Surgical Technology
  • Equipment Operation
  • Wound Dressing
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Surgical instrument handling
  • Operating room setup
  • Patient positioning
  • Surgical procedure knowledge
  • Workflow coordination
  • Infection control measures
  • Tissue handling
  • Sterile technique
  • Wound closure
  • Orthopedic surgery

Timeline

Certified Surgical First Assistant

Interhealth Tampa General Hospital
04.2025 - Current

Certified Surgical First Assistant

American Surgical Professionals
08.2021 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

BayCare
07.2019 - 10.2021

Certified Surgical Technologist

Capitol Center For Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
11.2017 - 05.2019

Certified Surgical Technologist

Elliot Hospital
11.2016 - 04.2017

Emergency Room Technician

Concord Hospital
03.2002 - 10.2016

Certificate -

Meridian Institute of Surgical First Assisting

Certificate -

Concor Hospital School of Surgical Technology

High School Diploma -

Shawsheen Valley Vocational High School

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