Stacy Ruesink
Rochester,MN
Summary
Skilled Certified Surgical Technologist offering more than11 years of experience and well versed in Neurosurgical procedures, such as Carotid Endarterectomy, Stereotactic Implantation of electrodes to monitor for seizures, among many other 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. Dedicated surgical professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mayo Clinic
08.2011 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs 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.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
Surgical Core Technician
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Maintained documentation of post-operative instrument reconciliations and protocols for quality care.
Laboratory Assistant
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
07.2005 - 08.2010
- Implemented lab procedures to prevent errors and protect staff.
- Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MN05.2010
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MN05.2005
High School Diploma -
John Marshall Senior High School
Rochester, MN06.1989
Skills
- Safety Protocols Expertise
- HIPAA Proficiency
- Equipment Operation
- Patient Confidentiality
- Passing Surgical Tools
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Assisting Surgical Team
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Pre-Surgical Preparation
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Daily Workflows
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mayo Clinic
08.2011 - Current
Surgical Core Technician
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
08.2010 - 08.2011
Laboratory Assistant
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
07.2005 - 08.2010
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Rochester Community And Technical College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Rochester Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
John Marshall Senior High School