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Theresa Groover

Port Orange,FL

Summary

Seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in supporting surgeons during wide range of surgical procedures. Proficient in quickly setting up and breaking down surgical suites for assigned cases to sustain patient flows.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Surgery Center of Volusia
Port Orange, FL
01.2023 - Current
  • Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
  • Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
  • Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
  • Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
  • Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
  • Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
  • Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
  • Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
  • Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, scrub techs., while performing duties in the OR environment.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
  • Assisted in a vast majority of surgeries. Cataract surgery, Glaucoma procedures, and Retinal surgeries. Blepharoplasty, Pterygium Zen Gel, Dextenza implants. Orthopedic surgery, Hand, Elbow, and shoulder procedures. Familiar with all types of ORIF procedures. Arthroscopy surgeries for the shoulder and knee. Plastic surgeries, augmentations, abdominoplasty, liposuction, and face lifts. Dermatology cases, wide excisions, sentinel node biopsy, lesion removals, skin grafts.
  • Picking cases for the following day's procedures according to preference cards.
  • Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
  • Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.

Surgical Technologist

Ronald Glatzer M.D
Delray Beach, Florida
02.2016 - 04.2020
  • Assisted in prepping operating room for surgery by sterilizing instruments and setting up equipment.
  • Maintained sterile environment in the operating room during surgical procedures.
  • Provided assistance to surgeons, circulating nurses, and anesthesiologists with patient positioning, draping, and preparation of operative sites.
  • Gathered and passed instruments to surgeon during operation.
  • Assisted in all retinal procedures, epiretinal membrane peels, retinal detachment scleral buckle procedures, vitrectomies, and diabetic retinopathy. Assisted in all types of laser surgeries.
  • Transported patients to recovery area after completion of surgery.
  • Assisted with minor office procedures such as suture removal, incision checks, biopsies.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by supervisor or physician such as stocking supplies or restocking OR rooms after use.

Surgical Technologist

North Point Surgery Center
West Palm Beach, FL
02.2005 - 11.2015
  • Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
  • Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
  • Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
  • Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
  • Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Assisted in the following surgeries. Ophthalmology Cataract, Retinal procedures, Orthopedic surgeries, all Hand procedures, CT, trigger finger, Surgeries for Osteoarthritis, fusions, CMC arthroplasty, Radius Fractures, all types of ORIF cases, Shoulder & knee Arthroscopy procedures, familiar with Arthrex, Mitek Anchor systems. Fibula, tibia, and patella fractures.
  • Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.

Surgical Technologist

Vitreous & Retina Specialist
Winterhaven, Florida
05.1998 - 12.2005
  • Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
  • Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
  • Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
  • Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
  • Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
  • Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
  • Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
  • Assisted in all retinal procedures. Vitrectomies, membrane peels, Diabetic Retinopathy procedures, Laser procedures, Scleral Buckle procedures.

Education

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Palm Beach Jr College
Lake Worth, FL
06-1986

Skills

  • Safety protocols expertise
  • Preparing for surgeries
  • Biohazardous waste disposal
  • Equipment set up and operation
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Passing surgical tools
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Intra-operative assistance
  • Sterile processing support
  • Aseptic and sterilization techniques
  • Sterile field management

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Surgery Center of Volusia
01.2023 - Current

Surgical Technologist

Ronald Glatzer M.D
02.2016 - 04.2020

Surgical Technologist

North Point Surgery Center
02.2005 - 11.2015

Surgical Technologist

Vitreous & Retina Specialist
05.1998 - 12.2005

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Palm Beach Jr College

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