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
Lakeland, FL
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
Lakeland, FL
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