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Education
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Certification
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Savanah Downey

Jackson,AL

Summary

Dynamic Scrub Technician with proven expertise at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital, excelling in surgical environments through effective communication and critical thinking. Adept at maintaining regulatory compliance and ensuring sterile conditions, I consistently anticipate the needs of the surgical team, enhancing operational efficiency and patient safety.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Scrub Technician

Grove Hill Memorial Hospital
Grove Hill, AL
12.2023 - 08.2024

- Prepared operating room by setting up surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies, ensuring everything is sterile and functioning correctly.

- Sterilized equipment and instruments using appropriate techniques and protocols.

- Prepared patients for surgery, including transporting them to the operating room, shaving and disinfecting incision sites, and assisting with patient positioning.

- Gathered, checked, and opened supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure

- Preformed the surgical scrub, donning gown and gloves, and ensuring a sterile environment.

- Passed sterile instruments and supplies to the surgeon and surgical assistants, anticipating their needs.

- Assisted with tasks such as retracting, applying suction, or assisting with suturing.

- Counted sponges, needles, and instruments before and after the operating to ensure nothing is left inside the patient.

Medical Records Clerk

Grove Hill Memorial Hospital
Groesbeck, AL
12.2022 - 01.2023

- Organized and filed patient records ensuring they are easily accessible and well-maintained.

- Input patient information and medical data into electronic health records

- Retrieved medical records as needed for healthcare providers, patients, or other authorized parties.

- Scanned and converted paper records into digital formats

- Maintained the confidentiality of patient information and ensure compliance with relevant regulations, such as HIPPA

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
05-2026

Skills

  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Inventory controls
  • Detail orientation
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Database management
  • Team collaboration
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Suture handling
  • Problem-solving abilities

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Coed Softball

Certification

  • American Red Cross CPR Certifited

Accomplishments

President’s list for 5 consecutive semesters

In Gamma Beta Phi and Kappa Phi honor society

Dexter A. Magers Memorial Endowed Scholarship

American Women Medical Association (social media chair

GPA: 4.0

Timeline

Scrub Technician

Grove Hill Memorial Hospital
12.2023 - 08.2024

Medical Records Clerk

Grove Hill Memorial Hospital
12.2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Mississippi State University
Savanah Downey