Teegan Underhill
Ascension Saint Thomas
Monteagle,TN
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
Certified Surgical Technologist with a proven ability to enhance patient safety and maximize surgical efficiency through meticulous attention to detail and adherence to infection control protocols.
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
1 Year 9 Months- 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 arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instructions.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Created unobstructed operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, podiatry, and plastic surgery procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
2 Years 11 Months- Maintained sterile environment by adhering to infection control protocols and safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with surgeons and nurses to ensure efficient workflow during operations.
- Set up 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.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Applied Science
Skills
Surgical instrumentation
Surgical equipment operation
Setting up and operating equipment
Sterile field management
Infection control protocols
Specimen collection
Surgical counts
Safe sharps disposal
Attention to detail
Teamwork and collaboration
Flexible and adaptable
Professionalism and ethics
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- BLS - American Heart Association
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & Surgicenter
11.2024 - CurrentRead More
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ascension Saint Thomas
09.2023 - CurrentRead More
Miller-Motte Collge
Associate of Science from Applied Science
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