Tara Mickles
New Kent,VA
Summary
Proven Surgical Assistant/Clinical Coordinator at Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery, adept in sterile technique proficiency and fostering teamwork. Enhanced surgical outcomes and efficiency through critical thinking and organizational abilities. Mentored staff, ensuring compliance with best practices and regulatory standards, significantly boosting patient care and satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Assistant/Clinical Coordinator
Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery
06.2008 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
- Contributed to successful surgeries, anticipating surgeon needs and promptly delivering instruments.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing precise surgical assistance during various procedures.
- Continually updated professional skills, staying abreast of the latest surgical techniques and technologies.
- Reduced post-operative complications through thorough wound care and dressing application.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all surgical activities for record-keeping purposes and quality control analysis.
- Ensured patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment throughout surgery.
- Streamlined communication between surgeons and nurses to promote teamwork and efficient operations.
- Ensured adherence to regulatory standards by following established guidelines for infection control, waste disposal, and equipment usage.
- Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
- Provided mentorship to new Surgical Assistants in order to maintain high levels of competency within the team.
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgeries with efficient room turnover times.
- Enhanced surgical efficiency with diligent preparation and organization of operating rooms.
- Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to surgeon for further investigation.
- Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery.
- Verified identity of patient or operative site.
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Worked closely with clinic administrators to maintain a safe, clean and well-organized environment in which patients could receive care.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and best practices through diligent oversight of clinical procedures, documentation, and staff training.
- Devised and implemented clinical protocols to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Upheld quality assurance procedures to maintain patient safety and satisfaction.
- Assessed clinical policies and procedures for compliance with changing regulations.
- Built strong relationships with patients and families for optimized care satisfaction.
- Organized systems for tracking patient records to improve ease of retrieval.
- Oversaw quality assurance programs to enhance performance and consistently achieve superior care standards.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient privacy by implementing robust data security measures and promoting adherence to HIPAA regulations among all team members.
- Established protocols for emergency preparedness, ensuring swift response during crisis situations to minimize potential negative impacts on patient care.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Successfully negotiated client contract renewals to create increased revenue.
Teller Coordinator
Citizens & Farmers Bank
08.2006 - 06.2008
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently processing transactions and addressing inquiries.
- Addressed employee issues and conflicts, applying listening and communication skills to promote quick resolution.
- Complied with internal controls and federal regulations by implementing [Type] methods.
- Greeted patrons and asked questions to better assess client needs.
- Identified potential fraudulent activities, protecting the bank''s assets through diligent monitoring of transactions.
- Provided exceptional customer service in high-pressure situations, maintaining professionalism even when faced with difficult customers or circumstances.
- Handled large volumes of currency securely while adhering to established security protocols, reducing risk of loss or theft.
- Maintained accurate records of daily transactions, promoting transparency and accountability within the team.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each day, ensuring accurate reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Reduced wait times for customers through efficient queue management and resource allocation.
- Received checks for deposits, entered information into database and issued receipts.
- Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits.
- Arranged monies received in cash boxes and coin dispensers according to denomination.
Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant
A & R Concrete
05.2006 - 08.2006
- Managed accounts payable and receivable tasks, maintaining accurate records and reducing errors.
- Implemented efficient filing systems for easy access to important financial documents, improving overall organization within the department.
- Improved financial accuracy by maintaining organized and up-to-date financial records.
- Streamlined bookkeeping processes for increased efficiency and time management.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
Education
No Degree -
Virginia School of Hair Design
Hampton, VA12.2003
Skills
- Critical thinking abilities
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical Equipment Handling
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Operating Room Etiquette
- Sterile Technique Proficiency
- Organizational abilities
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- CPR/AED
Certification
CPR Certified
PALS Certified
ACLSs Certified
Timeline
Surgical Assistant/Clinical Coordinator
Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery
06.2008 - Current
Teller Coordinator
Citizens & Farmers Bank
08.2006 - 06.2008
Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant
A & R Concrete
05.2006 - 08.2006
No Degree -
Virginia School of Hair Design
CPR Certified
PALS Certified
ACLSs Certified
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