SANDRA WATSON
Hephzibah,GA
Summary
20 Plus Years of experience assisting the surgeon, as well as the circulator with patient care.Solid understanding of surgery preparation, procedures, supplies, instruments and urgent care of the patient. Able to perform under pressure, anticipating the needs of the surgeon. Meticulous CST excited to bring 20PLUS-year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Hendrick Medical Center South
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintaining a proper sterile field during surgical procedures
- Counting sponges, needles, and instruments before and after the operation
- Handing instruments and supplies to the surgeon, holding retractors, cutting suture, and performing other tasks directed by the surgeon
- Preparing dressing or bandages and applying or assisting with application following surgery.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Muscogee Creek Nation Medical Center
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Checking instruments for sterility and functionality
- Acting as the first assistant to the surgeon
- Ensuring all specimens are taken during the procedure and labeled correctly.
Certified Surgical Technologist
ST Joseph Hospital
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisting in preparing the operating suite for surgery by checking and gathering instruments, supplies, and equipment
- Assisting with turnover of the O.R
- Suite between cases
- Assisting with patient care after surgery
- Always maintaining patient care and safety.
Certified Surgical Technologist
North Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Observing and maintaining aseptic technique at all times
- Maintaining working knowledge of assembly and function of surgical instrumentation and equipment
- Setting up the operating suite according to case and Dr
- Preference cards
- Setting up and maintaining a sterile field before and during surgery.
Education
Nursing -
Platt College
06.2005
Surgical Technology -
Red River Technology Center
Duncan, Oklahoma05.2001
Skills
- Operating and trouble shooting equipment
- Draping
- Stocking operating room and equipment storage
- Assisting with cleaning and wrapping instruments
- Instructor for surgical Technology students
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Leadership skills
- General surgery
- Urology
- ENT
- Gynecology Laparoscopic procedure
- OB
- Safe sharps disposal
- Pre-surgical preparation
Certification
- BLS
- Certified Surgical Technologist
Personal Information
Title: CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
References
- Teresa Hargis RN, (918)758-3185, (918)758-8906, TeresaHargis@creekhealth.org
- Jennifer Matthews RN, (580)272-3860, jenjmatt_50@yahoo.com
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Hendrick Medical Center South
03.2023 - 08.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Muscogee Creek Nation Medical Center
11.2022 - 01.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
ST Joseph Hospital
04.2022 - 06.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
North Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - 02.2022
Nursing -
Platt College
Surgical Technology -
Red River Technology Center
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