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Shauna Brinkerhoff

Spanish Fork,UT

Summary

Board Certified Surgical First Assistant with fifteen (15+) years experience in the surgical field. Highly-motivated, team-oriented and compassionate, with a variety of experience in different specialties including but not limited to; General, ENT, Orthopedic, and Plastics. Specializing in Neurosurgery; brain, spine, and trauma.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Surgical First Assistant

Intermountain Healthcare
08.2019 - Current
  • Assisted Howard Reichman, MD through brain, spine, and trauma neurosurgical procedures.
  • Providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, wound closure, and other perioperative functions to help the surgeon and surgical team carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
  • Supported surgeons in emergency situations, demonstrating quick thinking and adaptability under pressure for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Assisted in training new surgical assistants/techs, sharing expertise and best practices for improved team performance.
  • Reduced surgery time with efficient anticipation of surgeon''s needs, resulting in faster patient recovery.
  • Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Intermountain Healthcare
10.2009 - 08.2019


  • Responsible for setting up and passing instruments, holding retractors, assisting the surgeon, and assisting with circulating duties as necessary. Observe and maintain aseptic technique at all times; Assist in preparing the operating room for procedure, obtaining needed equipment and supplies; Maintain working knowledge of assembly and function of surgical instrumentation and equipment; Assist with skin preparation and draping of patient; Complete required sponge, needle and instrument counts; Gown and glove members of the surgical team; Anticipate the needs and instruments of the surgeon during an operation; Handle and care for surgical specimens according to policy/procedure; Take mandatory call as assigned.

Health Benefits Specialist

Selecthealth
04.2008 - 10.2009
  • Provided members and providers with benefit eligibility information. Pre-authorization of surgeries and inpatient stays. Point of contact for members with complex claim histories.

Education

NBSTSA Board Certified - Surgical Assisting

NBSTSA Surgical First Assist Internship
09.2018

NBSTSA Board Certified - Surgical Technology

Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2009

Associate of Science - General Studies

Dixie State University
Saint George, UT
05.2005

Skills

  • Resourceful team player
  • Clinical experience
  • Quick learner
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Compassionate professional
  • Works effectively under pressure
  • Dedicated to integrity & patient safety
  • Surgical Instrument Knowledge
  • Patient Positioning
  • Sterile technique
  • Preoperative preparation
  • Operating Room Safety
  • Incision Management
  • Surgical draping
  • Suturing Techniques
  • Wound Closure
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Infection control protocols
  • Critical thinking abilities
  • Wound Dressing
  • Preoperative Checklists
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Task Prioritization
  • Reliability

Certification

  • NBSTSA Board Certified Surgical First Assistant, Certification# 214276 expires 12/6/2024
  • NBSTSA Board Certified Surgical Technologist
  • BLS Certified, expires 03/2026

Timeline

Certified Surgical First Assistant

Intermountain Healthcare
08.2019 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

Intermountain Healthcare
10.2009 - 08.2019

Health Benefits Specialist

Selecthealth
04.2008 - 10.2009

NBSTSA Board Certified - Surgical Assisting

NBSTSA Surgical First Assist Internship

NBSTSA Board Certified - Surgical Technology

Salt Lake Community College

Associate of Science - General Studies

Dixie State University

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