Stephanie King
Tampa
Summary
With a proven track record at Advent Tampa, I've significantly enhanced surgical outcomes by efficiently anticipating surgeons' needs and employing expert suturing techniques. My ability to foster teamwork and apply critical thinking during complex procedures underscores my comprehensive skill set in operating room safety and patient care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Advent Tampa
08.2013 - Current
- Assisted in various types of surgeries such as orthopedic, vascular, general surgery, gynecology or urology procedures tailoring assistance based on specific case requirements.
- Reduced surgery time with efficient anticipation of surgeon''s needs, resulting in faster patient recovery.
- Utilized strong problem-solving skills for effective troubleshooting during unexpected intraoperative challenges.
- Contributed to the development of hospital protocols and guidelines for the role of the Certified Surgical First Assistant, promoting standardization and quality care across departments.
- Improved patient outcomes by assisting surgeons during complex procedures as a Certified Surgical First Assistant.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans, contributing expertise as a Certified Surgical First Assistant and advocating for patient needs.
- Assisted in training new surgical assistants, sharing expertise and best practices for improved team performance.
- Enhanced surgical efficiency by skillfully handling instruments and suturing in a timely manner.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the operating room, consistently following best practices and encouraging open communication among team members.
- Leveraged knowledge of human anatomy to position patients correctly thereby maximizing access during surgery while minimizing discomfort postoperation.
- Ensured patient safety, maintaining sterile fields and applying proper aseptic techniques throughout surgeries.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
- Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Advent Tampa
01.2011 - 01.2013
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Morton Plant
01.2008 - 01.2010
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Dr. Dana Coberly
01.2004 - 01.2008
Surgical Technologist
Largo Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
Surgical Technologist
Evansville Surgery Center
01.2001 - 01.2003
Education
Surgical Technology Certification - Surgical Technology
Central Florida Institute
Palm Harbor, FL01.2001
Skills
- Orthopedic surgery
- Endoscopic procedures
- Operating room safety
- Anatomy expertise
- Patient positioning
- Suturing techniques
- Preoperative preparation
- Sterile technique
- Equipment sterilization
- Laparoscopic procedures
- Intraoperative assistance
- Plastic surgery
- Urologic surgery
- Surgical instrumentation
- Wound closure
- Tissue handling
- Gynecological surgery
- Blood vessel control
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Surgical draping
- General surgery
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Critical thinking
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Safe sharps disposal
- Infection control protocols
- Suturing
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Medical terminology
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Wound dressing
- Proper positioning
- Patient identification
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Advent Tampa
08.2013 - Current
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Advent Tampa
01.2011 - 01.2013
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Morton Plant
01.2008 - 01.2010
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Dr. Dana Coberly
01.2004 - 01.2008
Surgical Technologist
Largo Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2004
Surgical Technologist
Evansville Surgery Center
01.2001 - 01.2003
Surgical Technology Certification - Surgical Technology
Central Florida Institute
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