Tara Neuman
Pipestone,MN
Summary
Seasoned professional with several years of success in supporting surgeons during a wide range of surgical procedures. Proficient in quickly setting up and breaking down surgical suites for assigned cases to sustain patient flows.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Pipestone County Medical Center
Pipestone, MN
10.2014 - Current
- Oversaw sterile processing department, ensuring thorough cleaning, packaging, and sterilization of surgical instruments, meeting hospital standards and supporting safe patient care.
- Maintained sterile field during procedures following infection control standards.
- Upheld aseptic technique in the operating room, promoting a sterile environment essential for successful surgeries. throughout the procedure.
- Anticipated and mitigated potential issues by closely monitoring sterile field and personnel during procedures, contributing to patient safety and operational efficiency.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by proactively anticipating needs and efficiently passing instruments, enhancing procedural flow and supporting surgical outcomes.
- Prepared operating room setups for Pipestone County Medical Center surgical cases.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Monitored instrument counts with circulating nurse before closure.
- Assisted surgeons during endoscopy procedures, as well as cleaning and reprocessing of various endoscopes.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to job responsibilities.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Sanford Health
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
09.2012 - 10.2014
Certified Surgical Technologist
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center
Marshall, MN
07.2008 - 09.2012
- Maintained sterile field during procedures following infection control standards.
- Passed surgical instruments to surgeons
- during operating room procedures.
- Prepared operating room setups for surgical cases.
Education
Certified Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Southeast Technical Institute
Sioux Falls, SD 08.2007 - 07.2008
Associate of Arts -
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN 08.2005 - 07.2007
Yellow Medicine East High School
Granite Falls, MNSkills
- Surgical instrument handling
- Instrument sterilization
- Endoscope reprocessing
- Sterile field management
- Surgical preparation
- Critical thinking
- Situational awareness
- Patient confidentiality
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Pipestone County Medical Center
10.2014 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Sanford Health
09.2012 - 10.2014
Certified Surgical Technologist
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center
07.2008 - 09.2012
Certified Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Southeast Technical Institute
08.2007 - 07.2008
Associate of Arts -
Minnesota State University, Mankato
08.2005 - 07.2007
Yellow Medicine East High School