Sydney Sparkman
Lakeland ,FL
Summary
Dedicated nursing graduate offering 7 years of experience in a hospital settings. Well-versed in trauma and neurologic surgery, as well as general surgery and wound care procedures. Eager to take next career step as a Registered Nurse with Lakeland Regional Healths growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Lakeland Regional Health
06.2018 - Current
- Assist surgeons with operative procedures by communicating effectively to understand and anticipate their needs.
- Assists surgeon by draping patients, holding/passing instruments, retractors, sutures, and medications, applying surgical dressings, suctioning and sponging surgical wounds, holding extremities, and moving patients.
- Transport and clean surgical equipment after procedures according to hospital policy.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Engage in collaborative teamwork to foster a harmonious and efficient surgical environment.
- Led as a surgical technologist, advising on instrument choices and organizing sterile instrument sets for multiple surgeons. Maintained updated preference cards to facilitate seamless surgeries.
Patient Care Assistant
Lakeland Regional Health
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records for appropriate record keeping.
Education
High School Diploma -
George Jenkins High School
Lakeland, FLCertified Surgical Technologist -
Travis Technical College
Lakeland, FL06.2018
Skills
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Aseptic Techniques
- Infection control protocols
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Safe sharps disposal
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active Listening
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- Basic Life Support
Clinical Experience
- Fundamentals: 112.5
- Basic Adult Healthcare: 135
- Maternity: 67.5
- Advanced Adult Health Care: 135
- Nursing Care of the Child: 67.5
- Preceptorship: 180
Total: 697.5 clinical hours
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Lakeland Regional Health
06.2018 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Lakeland Regional Health
01.2017 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
George Jenkins High School
Certified Surgical Technologist -
Travis Technical College