Steffanie Mell
Arlington
Summary
Driven Lead Orthopedic Certified Surgical Technologist offering 13 years of experience in ambulatory surgery. Float experience in inpatient operating room setting. Well-versed in sports medicine, foot/ankle, and total joint replacement. With additional experience in general surgery, GYN, ENT, Pulmonary, GI, Podiatry, and plastic surgery procedures. Proven leader and instrumental in the coordinating of all special orthopedic needs, programs and staff education on new policies, procedures, and equipment. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Orthopedic Certified Surgical Technologist
SSM Health St. Mary's Outpatient Surgery Center
01.2019 - Current
- Coordinate special needs for all orthopedic cases
- Maintain surgeon preference cards to aid in cases going smoothly leading to better patient outcomes
- Organize inservices for new instruments and equipment
- Assist in the procurement of new instruments, equipment, and supplies needed
- Make sure any vendors needed during cases are present
- Attend meetings when needed to offer expertise in orthopedics(ex: help with preparation for new surgery center)
- Is usually the first to scrub new cases in order to learn as much as possible so that they go smoothly for co-workers in the future
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
SSM Health St. Mary's Outpatient Surgery Center
12.2011 - Current
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery 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.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
Project Supervisor
UW Veterinarian School
09.2011 - 12.2011
- Supervisor of a clinical trial with dairy calves at Mell-Wood Farms
Calf Program Manager
Mell-Wood Dairy Farm
01.2005 - 12.2011
- Monitoring nutrition, feeding, choring, treating calves when ill, and care for overall well-being
- Also performed other duties to include; milking cows, field work, scraping barn and sheds, along with other numerous farm duties
Nanny
Steve and Angie Koss
06.2006 - 09.2010
- Provided care for 2 grade school aged children
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
Nanny
Kay Nelson
01.2005 - 09.2010
- Full-time sole care of two preschool-aged children, for 3-5 day periods
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- In charge of overall well being of the children, feeding them, planning activities for them, and providing outside activities as well
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
Housekeeper
Best Western Countryside Inn
07.2010 - 08.2010
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
- Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
- Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
- Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Scrubbed floors with special cleaners and equipment to achieve deep clean.
- Returned emptied garbage receptacles to proper locations.
- Restocked cleaning storage cabinets, carts and baskets for easy use.
- Restocked towels and amenities in bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchen spaces.
- Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
Education
Surgical Technologist program -
Madison Area Technical College
05-2011
Medical Coding program graduate - undefined
Madison Area Technical College
01.2009
Diploma - undefined
Poynette High School
01.2008
Skills
- Very responsible and dedicated
- Works well with others
- Good work ethic
- Performs well under pressure
- Thinks critically
- Enthusiastic
- Patient
- Caring
- Extensive Knowledge of Orthopedics
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Electronic medical records management (for lead work)
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Surgical counts
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Dressing wounds
- Safely disposing of needles
- Specimen collection
- Workplace safety
- HIPAA proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
Certification
- CPR (Health Provider)
- CST (Certified Surgical Technologist)
Affiliations
- National Honor Society (High School)
- Phi Theta Kappa (MATC)
- Dean’s List (MATC)
- AST Member
Timeline
Lead Orthopedic Certified Surgical Technologist
SSM Health St. Mary's Outpatient Surgery Center
01.2019 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
SSM Health St. Mary's Outpatient Surgery Center
12.2011 - Current
Project Supervisor
UW Veterinarian School
09.2011 - 12.2011
Housekeeper
Best Western Countryside Inn
07.2010 - 08.2010
Nanny
Steve and Angie Koss
06.2006 - 09.2010
Calf Program Manager
Mell-Wood Dairy Farm
01.2005 - 12.2011
Nanny
Kay Nelson
01.2005 - 09.2010
Medical Coding program graduate - undefined
Madison Area Technical College
Diploma - undefined
Poynette High School
- CPR (Health Provider)
- CST (Certified Surgical Technologist)
Surgical Technologist program -
Madison Area Technical College
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