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Sheila Williams

Sheila Williams

Glendale Heights,IL

Summary

Focused Certified Surgical Technologist well versed in wide range of surgical procedures with 17 years experience and 11 years of ambulatory Adept quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Board certified by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Proficient in quickly setting setting up and breaking down surgical suites for assigned case to sustain patient flows.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist

Lrs Healthcare
Omaha, NE
05.2023 - 05.2023
  • Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
  • Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
  • Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Chicago Association Surgical center
Arlington, IL
11.2019 - 05.2023
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
  • Orientated staff member that is new to gastroenterology produced room how to use snare, biopsy forceps,injection needle with dye EGD balloon dilation
  • Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.

Certified Surgical Technologist

WestLake Hospital
Melrose Park, IL
12.2002 - 08.2022
  • Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
  • Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
  • Teaching new surgical technologist open hernia , carpal tunnels, and laparoscopic appendix
  • Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials..

Certified Surgical Technologist

OR Staffing Solutions
Burr Ridge, IL
05.2018 - 10.2019
  • Traveling to different hospital and ambulatory surgery center able to adapt to different workplace cultures
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences
  • Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
  • Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
  • Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
  • Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Elmhurst Outpatient Surg Ctr
Elmhurst, IL
11.2007 - 04.2018
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
  • Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
  • Facilitated training newly onboard surgical technician and register Nurse
  • Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.

Education

Surg Perp
Arlington, IL
04.2023

Certificate -

Surg Prep
Arlington, IL
11.2021

High School Diploma -

Foley High
Alabama
08.1985

College of Dupage
Glen Ellyn, IL

Skills

  • Surgical Procedure Preparation
  • Wound Surgical Procedures
  • Total joints/Spine
  • Upper lower extremities/Vascular -AV fistula,carotid
  • Diagnostic arthroscopies/Laparoscopic appendix,Lap cholecystectomy
  • Arthroplasty,Endoscopy
  • Parotid,thyroid,Bronchoscopy
  • Urology,Cytology,Proctoscope
  • Bariatric
  • Cataracts
  • Pain management
  • Spinal stimulating, Nerve block, Facet joint injection, Kyphoplasty,Radiofrequency ablation

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist

Lrs Healthcare
05.2023 - 05.2023

Certified Surgical Technologist

Chicago Association Surgical center
11.2019 - 05.2023

Certified Surgical Technologist

OR Staffing Solutions
05.2018 - 10.2019

Certified Surgical Technologist

Elmhurst Outpatient Surg Ctr
11.2007 - 04.2018

Certified Surgical Technologist

WestLake Hospital
12.2002 - 08.2022

Surg Perp

Certificate -

Surg Prep

High School Diploma -

Foley High

College of Dupage

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