Sara Cattle
Manitowoc
Summary
Proven leader in surgical support at Aurora Medical Center, adept in enhancing patient care through quality initiatives and advanced techniques. Skilled in critical thinking and exceptional organization, I excel in teamwork, mentoring staff, and ensuring high infection control standards. My proactive problem-solving has significantly contributed to efficient surgical workflows and patient safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical First Assistant Lead/SPD Lead
Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County
04.2016 - Current
- Contributed towards institutional improvements by participating in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care standards.
- Performed detailed surgical assessment of patients and correlated information to recovery department.
- Adhered strictly to established protocols and guidelines while assisting in various surgical specialties.
- Mentored junior staff members, sharing expertise to enhance overall team performance in the operating room setting.
- Provided visualization of surgical site using manipulation of tissue, suctioning and irrigation.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge about new techniques or technologies applicable for first assistant roles.
- Assisted in surgical body plane closure and application of wound dressings.
- Coordinated with surgical teams to ensure seamless communication and efficient workflow.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Coordinated with supply chain staff and surgical vendors for specialty instrument and supply needs
- Maintained surgeon preference cards to ensure accuracy
Surgical Technologist
St Joeseph Hospital
02.2013 - 03.2016
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
Education
Certificate - Surgical Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN10-2021
Technical Diploma - Surgical Technology
Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI05-2012
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Proactive problem-solving
- Client relationship building
- Exceptional organization
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Critical thinking
- Medical terminology
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Certified CSFA/CST
Timeline
Surgical First Assistant Lead/SPD Lead
Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County
04.2016 - Current
Surgical Technologist
St Joeseph Hospital
02.2013 - 03.2016
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Certified CSFA/CST
Certificate - Surgical Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Technical Diploma - Surgical Technology
Western Technical College
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