Stephanie Willis
Dayton
Summary
Highly skilled Certified Surgical First Assistant with extensive experience at Kettering Health Network - Dayton, specializing in a range of surgeries including cardiovascular and laparoscopic procedures. Demonstrated expertise in anatomy and exceptional ability in enhancing team performance and patient outcomes. Proven adaptability in high-pressure situations, with a commitment to excellence in surgical assistance and patient care.
Meticulous Surgical First Assist excited to bring 24 year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Kettering Health Network -Dayton
06.2001 - Current
Assisted and Scrubbed in various types of surgeries such as General, Laparoscopic , Thoracic, Cardiovascular, Vascular, Endo Vascular, Da Vinci Xi and Open Heart.
- Improved patient outcomes by assisting surgeons during complex procedures as a Certified Surgical First Assistant.
- Assisted in training new surgical assistants, sharing expertise and best practices for improved team performance.
- Supported surgeons in emergency situations, demonstrating quick thinking and adaptability under pressure for optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Certification of Surgical First Assist - Surgical First Assist
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12-2018
Certificate in Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
United States Army
San Antonio, TX03-2001
Skills
- Anatomy expertise
- Patient positioning
- Suturing techniques
- Sterile technique
- Cardiovascular surgery
- Laparoscopic procedures
- Tissue handling
- Wound closure
- General surgery
- Vascular surgery
Certification
- Surgical First Assistant-Certified (CSFA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
Timeline
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Kettering Health Network -Dayton
06.2001 - Current
- Surgical First Assistant-Certified (CSFA) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
Certification of Surgical First Assist - Surgical First Assist
University of Cincinnati
Certificate in Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
United States Army
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