Shannon Poudrier
Easthampton,MA
Summary
Skilled Certified Surgical First Assist offering more than 15 years of experience and well versed in general, orthopedic and OBGYN surgical procedures. Adept at orienting and training technical staff and implementing policies to streamline workflow. Excited to bring expertise to growing organization offering room for advancement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
07.2015 - Current
- Worked cohesively with the surgical team to anticipate the needs of the surgeon
- Applied sutures, staples or other materials to close skin, facial or subcutaneous wound layers.
- Clamped, ligated or cauterized blood vessels to control bleeding during surgical entry using hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures or electrocautery equipment.
- Verified identity of patient or operative site.
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Gathered positioning equipment for each patient, position the patient
- Applied dressing to surgical wound
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
12.2007 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs of and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Passing the surgeon instruments and sterile supplies throughout the operation
- Taking a count of all surgical instruments and supplies before, during and after the operation
- Maintain a sterile field
Certified Surgical Technologist
Noble Hospital
06.2006 - 12.2007
- Anticipated surgeons needs of and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Passing the surgeon instruments and sterile supplies throughout the operation
- Taking a count of all surgical instruments and supplies before, during and after the operation
- Maintain a sterile field
Education
Certification - Surgical First Assisiting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN07.2015
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA05.2006
Skills
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Passing surgical instruments
- Safe sharps disposal
- Suturing
- Wound Dressing
- Self-Motivated
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
07.2015 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
12.2007 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Noble Hospital
06.2006 - 12.2007
Certification - Surgical First Assisiting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Springfield Technical Community College
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