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Samuel Nelson

Clinton,MT

Summary

Friendly and enthusiastic Certified Surgical First Assistant with 25 years experience, excelling in critical thinking and teamwork. Able to learn new tasks quickly and proficient in growing key customer relationships. Proven track record of reducing surgery times and enhancing patient outcomes through proactive support in complex procedures. Committed to quality care and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on efficient operating room management. Represent establishment with friendly, professional demeanor at all times.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Surgical First Assistant

Providence Saint Patrick Hospital
11.2005 - Current
  • Perform duties as a Certified Surgical First Assistant in an 11 room Surgical Suite.
  • Assisted in all surgical specialties with primary focus in orthopedics, and neurosurgery, tailoring assistance based on specific case requirements.
  • Reduced surgery time with efficient anticipation of surgeon''s needs, resulting in faster patient recovery.
  • Improved patient outcomes by assisting surgeons during complex procedures as a Certified Surgical First Assistant with the willingness to stay beyond scheduled shift for continuity of care to patient and Surgeon.
  • Contributed to the development of hospital protocols and guidelines for the role of the Certified Surgical First Assistant, promoting standardization and quality care across departments.
  • Performed on-call duties after normal business hours, including trauma surgical services.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Alaska VA Healthcare System
05.2005 - 10.2005
  • Performed duties as a Surgical Technologist in a Joint Venture with the Department of Veteran Affairs in the United States Air Force.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Urology and Podiatry.
  • Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
  • Coordinated with surgeons to ensure specialized items are available for operations.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Elmendorf Air Force Base
04.2002 - 05.2005
  • Performed duties in as a Surgical Technologist in a 9 room Surgical Suite.
  • Assisted in surgical specialties such as Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Urology.
  • Assisted nursing staff with perioperative patient care and circulating duties.
  • Ensured supplies and equipment are available for scheduled procedures.
  • Predominantly assisted in Neurosurgery, and tasked with duty of Assistant Team Chief of Neurosurgery during employment.
  • Coordinated with surgeons to ensure specialized items were available for cases.
  • Performed duties in Central Sterile Supply to include decontamination procedures, assembling instrument sets, and sterilization process.
  • Performed duties for Anesthesia to include daily start-up, turn over between operations, and end of day shutdown procedures.
  • Assisted with Patient Recovery and Post Op Care.
  • Performed On-Call and Rotational shift duties after normal duty hours for emergent and cesarean section.
  • Maintained safety, security, resource protection, and infection control standards.


Education

Surgical Technology

United States Air Force
Wichita Falls, TX
04-2000

High School Diploma -

Capital High School
Helena, MT
06-1999

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Judgement and Decision Making
  • Strong team player
  • Quick and efficient learner
  • Hardworking and trustworty
  • Willing to help in any area needed

    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Highly trained in Orthopedic Surgery/Orthopedic Trauma including Knee, Hip, Shoulder, Pelvis, Total Joint, Fracture Plating and Rodding Procedures Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy, Carpel Tunnel and Ulnar Nerve Release Procedures

    Experience with Arthrex, Depuy, Stryker, Zimmer, Biomet, Synthes and Wright Medical

    Neurosurgery

    Highly trained in Neurosurgical Procedures to include Lumbar, Thoracic and Cervical Fusions, Laminectomy, Microdiscectomy, and Spinal Cord resections Brain tumors, Aneurysms, Rhizotomy and Tramatic brain injuries

    Experience with Medtronic, Depuy and K2 Spine Instrumentation

    General Surgery

    Highly trainded in General Surgical Procedures to include open and laparoscopic Inguinal, Ventral, Umbilical Hernia Repair, Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Bowel Resection Procedures Including Lumpectomy, Dialysis and Chemotherapy Porta Cath Procedures

    Experience with Olympus and Stryker Scopes and Video Monitoring Equipment

references

Heidi Hill-Picchietti, MS, BSN, RN, CNOR Manager, Operating Room Providence Saint Patrick Hospital

406-329-5645


Joven Olson, CSFA 

406-210-1951


Christopher Price, MD

406-721-4436 

Timeline

Certified Surgical First Assistant

Providence Saint Patrick Hospital
11.2005 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

Alaska VA Healthcare System
05.2005 - 10.2005

Certified Surgical Technologist

Elmendorf Air Force Base
04.2002 - 05.2005

Surgical Technology

United States Air Force

High School Diploma -

Capital High School

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