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Stephanie Gay

Hampton,VA

Summary

Certified surgical professional prepared to enhance surgical team efficiency and patient safety. Proven ability to assist in complex procedures and maintain sterile environments. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced settings, with expertise in surgical instrumentation and sterile techniques.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist/OB Tech

Mary Immaculate Hospital
11.2015 - Current
  • Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and equipment for cesarean sections ensuring optimal outcomes for both mother and child.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
  • Maintained sterile environments by adhering to infection control protocols during procedures.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure seamless workflow and patient safety.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • On the labor floor prepared labor tables for deliveries, turned over triage and labor room, and restocked needed supplies.
  • Provided support for laboring mothers, resulting in a more comfortable birthing experience.
  • Ensured a safe environment for both mother and baby by maintaining clean and organized workspaces during labor and delivery procedures.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Plastic Surgery Center of Hampton Roads
09.2007 - 06.2025
  • I was promoted to Senior CST. Responsible for training new staff on operating room protocols, equipment usage, various surgeries in the plastics specialty,suturing techniques and clinic functions.
  • Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and ensuring sterile environments for operations, while maintaining best practices for infection control.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize patient safety and procedural efficiency.
  • Maintained inventory of surgical supplies, ensuring availability for procedures.
  • Coordinated with physicians to anticipate needs and streamline surgical workflows.
  • Conducted post-operative care assessments, documenting findings for follow-up evaluations.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
  • Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
  • Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
  • Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
  • Ordered new instruments for the operating room procedures.

Education

No Degree - Surgical Technology

Riverside School of Health Careers
Newport News
07-2007

Biology

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA
05-2005

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist/OB Tech

Mary Immaculate Hospital
11.2015 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

Plastic Surgery Center of Hampton Roads
09.2007 - 06.2025

No Degree - Surgical Technology

Riverside School of Health Careers

Biology

Christopher Newport University

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