Theresa Booth
North Platte,NE
Summary
Meticulous surgical technician excited to bring 18-years of background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level surgical technologist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
North Platte Surgery Center
01.2015 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Contributed to successful operations by assembling and organizing surgical equipment with precision.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of surgical technology.
- Played a key role in reducing OR turnaround time by implementing process improvements for equipment preparation and room cleanup procedures.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
Surgical Technologist
Great Plains Health
02.2012 - 12.2014
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
Surgical Technologist
Chadron Community Hospital
04.2005 - 01.2012
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
Home Health Hospice Aide
Chadron Community Hospital
08.2003 - 04.2005
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in a home health hospice setting.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life during end-of-life care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering positive relationships and open communication.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to the supervising nurse promptly, facilitating timely interventions.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks, creating a clean and comfortable space for patients during their time at home hospice care.
Education
No Degree - Certificate Nursing Assistant
Western Nebraska Community College, Alliance
Alliance, NENo Degree - Medication Aide
Great Plains Community College
North Platte, NENo Degree - Pre-Nursing
Chadron State College
Chadron, NE2005
High School Diploma -
Columban College
Olongapo City, Philippines 05.1996
Skills
- Specimen Collection
- Safe Sharps Disposal
- Transporting Patients
- Safety Protocols Expertise
- Aseptic Techniques
- Setting up and Operating Equipment
- Instrument Sterilization
- Equipment Set up
- Surgical instrument knowledge
- Continuous learning
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Patient positioning expertise
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Postoperative care
- Time management
- Empathy and compassion
- Surgical procedure familiarity
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
North Platte Surgery Center
01.2015 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Great Plains Health
02.2012 - 12.2014
Surgical Technologist
Chadron Community Hospital
04.2005 - 01.2012
Home Health Hospice Aide
Chadron Community Hospital
08.2003 - 04.2005
No Degree - Certificate Nursing Assistant
Western Nebraska Community College, Alliance
No Degree - Medication Aide
Great Plains Community College
No Degree - Pre-Nursing
Chadron State College
High School Diploma -
Columban College
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