Tanya Wills
Pearl City,HI
Summary
Experienced in orthopedic, general, and urologic surgeries, honed at Queen's Medical Center, West Oahu. Excelled in reducing surgery times and enhancing patient safety through meticulous sterile techniques and efficient intraoperative assistance. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and cooperation, significantly improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Queen's Medical Center, West Oahu
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted in various types of surgeries such as orthopedic, general surgery, and urology procedures tailoring assistance based on specific case requirements.
- Reduced surgery time with efficient anticipation of surgeon''s needs, resulting in faster patient recovery.
- Improved patient outcomes by assisting surgeons during complex procedures as a Certified Surgical First Assistant.
- Ensured patient safety, maintaining sterile fields and applying proper aseptic techniques throughout surgeries.
- Achieved excellent patient satisfaction ratings through compassionate care and clear communication before, during, and after surgery.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- 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.
- Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Queen's Medical Center, West Oahu
04.2020 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, and orthopedic procedures.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Minimally Invasive Surgery, Hawaii
04.2017 - 04.2020
- 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.
Education
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Kapiolani Community College/University of HI Community Colleges
Honolulu, HI04.2017
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Remington College - Honolulu Campus
Honolulu, HI05.1998
GED -
Kalaheo High School
Kailua, HI11.1997
Skills
- Orthopedic Surgery
- General Surgery
- Urologic Surgery
- Endoscopic Procedures
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Operating Room Safety
- Patient Positioning
- Sterile technique
- Intraoperative Assistance
- Surgical draping
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Teamwork and Cooperation
Timeline
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Queen's Medical Center, West Oahu
10.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Queen's Medical Center, West Oahu
04.2020 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Minimally Invasive Surgery, Hawaii
04.2017 - 04.2020
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Kapiolani Community College/University of HI Community Colleges
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Remington College - Honolulu Campus
GED -
Kalaheo High School
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