Sara Hightower
Cedar Lake,IN
Summary
Clinical instructor specializing in surgical technology, facilitating hands-on training and simulations. Committed to assessing student performance and providing constructive feedback to enhance clinical skills and competencies, ensuring readiness for real-world applications.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Instructor
Ivy Tech Community College
Valparaiso, Indiana
08.2023 - Current
- Mentored students in developing clinical skills and competencies for real-world application.
- Assessed student competency levels through direct observation, ensuring readiness for real-world clinical challenges.
- Guided students through practical simulations and hands-on activities, enhancing their clinical skills and confidence.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, delivering constructive feedback to promote growth and understanding.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care during clinical rotations.
Surgical Technologist
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Crown Point, Indiana
08.2018 - Current
- Heart Team / Cardiovascular Tech
- Head Tech for robotic lobectomies
- Executed Cath Lab procedures effectively.
Surgical Technologist
Franciscan Health Dyer
Dyer, Indiana
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Vascular Surgical Technologist
- Heart Team
Owner/Operator
Sara’s Cleaning
Cedar Lake, Indiana
07.2010 - 01.2016
- Successfully operating a commercial cleaning business as well as residential cleaning.
- Cleaned offices, houses, apartments, and other dwellings for client satisfaction.
- Specializing in move in/out rentals for management companies.
- Performed interior and exterior cleaning of residential properties
- Coordinated and organized cleaning supplies and equipment
Assembler, Trim/Chassis
Chicago Ford Assembly Plant
Chicago, Illinois
05.2008 - 02.2012
- Assembled various components at assigned work stations on moving assembly line.
- Performed repetitive tasks according to specifications with use of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and production fixtures.
- Bolted, screwed, clipped, and fastened together parts to form subassemblies such as doors, seats, instrument control panels, steering columns, and axle units.
- Fastened seats, door paneling, headliners, carpeting, molding, and other trim into position.
- Entered and retrieved production data using computer terminals.
Education
Ivy Tech Community College -
Ivy Tech Community College
Valparaiso, Indiana01-2015
High School Diploma -
Marion, Indiana01-2004
Skills
- Clinical evaluation
- Simulation training
- Patient care collaboration
- Assessment methodologies
- Competency verification
- Healthcare compliance
Certification
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Clinical Instructor
Ivy Tech Community College
08.2023 - Current
Surgical Technologist
St. Anthony’s Hospital
08.2018 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Franciscan Health Dyer
06.2017 - 08.2018
Owner/Operator
Sara’s Cleaning
07.2010 - 01.2016
Assembler, Trim/Chassis
Chicago Ford Assembly Plant
05.2008 - 02.2012
Ivy Tech Community College -
Ivy Tech Community College