Tabitha Russell CST, CSFA
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Bowling Green,KY
Summary
I have been doing surgery for over 20 years. In my time I have seen a lot. Many things have changed and I have had to change with it. I always keep the patient as the number one priority and I am always excited to learn new skills to advance my knowledge.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
06.2023 - Current
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols and policies established by hospital administration and regulatory bodies governing healthcare industry practices.
- Assisted surgeons in variety of orthopedic procedures.
- Maintained a sterile field during operative procedures.
- Ensured proper positioning of patient on operating table.
- Was part of the orthopedic team with most of my work being in orthopedic trauma.
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
Owensboro, KY
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Exhibited confidence to work extremely well under pressure and with variety of physicians of different temperaments.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Provided appropriate instruments, sutures and supplies to the operating room staff.
- Specialized in orthopedics to include total joints, sports medicine, robotics, and orthopedic trauma.
Certified Surgical Technologist
University of Louisville Hospital Jewish
Louisville, KY
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Was part of the orthopedic/Neuro team. Specialized in joint replacement, robotics, spine, craniotomy.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Med Center Health
Bowling Green, KY
03.2006 - 09.2020
- Provided instruction on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
- Specialized in orthopedics with experience in joint revisions, total joints, sports medicine, robotics, trauma, and spine.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical First Assistant
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY06-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Southern Kentucky Technical College
Bowling Green, KY06-2000
Skills
- Trauma Surgery
- General Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Mako Robotics
- Synthes
- Stryker
- Depuy
- Smith and Nephew
- Level I Trauma Center
Certification
- CST/CSFA
- BLS
Timeline
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
06.2020 - 06.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
University of Louisville Hospital Jewish
09.2017 - 09.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist
Med Center Health
03.2006 - 09.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical First Assistant
Madisonville Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Southern Kentucky Technical College
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