Sammie Peek
Princeton,KY
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced CST/CSFA with a proven track record at Caldwell Medical Center. I am looking to expand my career with 8 plus years experience in a variety of surgical specialties, excelling in sterile technique and team building, mastered multitasking in high-stakes environments, significantly enhancing operating room efficiency, decision-making and communication, ensuring optimal patient care and surgical team coordination.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CST/CSFA
Caldwell Medical Center
Princeton, KY
09.2016 - Current
- Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
- Kept inventory of supplies and ordered new items as needed.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
- Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
CST
Baptist Health Paducah
Paducah, KY
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
- Kept inventory of supplies and ordered new items as needed.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Neuro, Ortho, General, Urology, OB/GYN, Vascular, ENT, Eyes
Education
Associate of Science - CSFA
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY08-2024
Associate of Science - CST
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY05-2015
Skills
- Multitasking
- Recordkeeping
- Decision-making
- PPE compliance
- Team building
- Excellent communication
- Product Knowledge
- Time and Task Management
- Sterile Technique
Affiliations
- Assistant Volleyball Coach at CCHS
- I enjoy sports and helping young athletes.
- Attending my 11 year-old sons extra-curricular activities
- I love to be outdoors
Certification
- CST
- CSFA
- BLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CST/CSFA
Caldwell Medical Center
09.2016 - Current
CST
Baptist Health Paducah
05.2015 - 09.2016
- CST
- CSFA
- BLS
Associate of Science - CSFA
Madisonville Community College
Associate of Science - CST
Madisonville Community College
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