Savannah O'Connell
Santa Clara,CA
Summary
Driven Certified Surgical Technologist offering experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in podiatry, urology, general surgery and plastic surgery procedures. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement. Anticipates and addresses surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery. Models medical teamwork and physical stamina.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Obstetrics Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
Santa Clara, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Improved patient care by assisting surgeons during surgical procedures and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Enhanced surgical efficiency through expert handling and passing of instruments to the surgeon in a timely manner.
- Reduced risk of infection by properly sterilizing equipment and adhering to strict sterilization protocols.
- Demonstrated adaptability, working effectively with various surgical teams and specialties, ensuring seamless collaboration.
- Increased patient safety by monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and providing wound care as necessary during surgery.
- Assisted in successful surgeries by setting up operating rooms with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment for each procedure.
Surgical Technologist Student
Kaiser Permanente
Fremont
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
Crafter
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Walnut Creek, CA
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Assembled orders according to specifications.
- Prioritized workload according to schedule to complete orders by delivery time.
- Monitored inventory of supplies and notified management of replenishment needs.
- Cleaned, sanitized and restocked workstation.
- Attached subassemblies together using glue, dowels, nails, screws and clamps.
- Kept tools, equipment and work areas properly maintained.
Education
Associate Of Science - Surgical Technology
Carrington College California - San Jose
San Jose, CA02.2024
Associate Of Science - Natural Sciences
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA12.2021
Skills
- Empathy and Compassion
- Interpersonal Skills
- Patient Positioning Expertise
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Critical Thinking Abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Operating Room Etiquette
- Decision Making Abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Infection Control Practices
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Surgical Equipment Handling
- Sterile Technique Mastery
- Anatomy and Physiology Understanding
- Medical Terminology Familiarity
- Confidentiality Maintenance
- Preoperative Preparation Proficiency
- Patient Positioning
Certification
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Obstetrics Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
04.2024 - Current
Surgical Technologist Student
Kaiser Permanente
10.2023 - 02.2024
Crafter
Nothing Bundt Cakes
08.2023 - 02.2024
Associate Of Science - Surgical Technology
Carrington College California - San Jose
Associate Of Science - Natural Sciences
Diablo Valley College