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Tiffany Similton

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Knowledgeable Clinical Education Specialist/Surgical Technologist eager to bring formal training in surgical technology to growing career field. Accomplished leader successful in influencing clinical quality improvement. Offering 9+ years expertise in all aspects of surgical procedures, precepting, leadership and education to a fast growing organization.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Education Specialist

Atrium Healthcare
Charlotte, NC
12.2021 - Current
  • Provided clinical education to surgical technologists and registered nurses on the use of medical devices and products.
  • Designed effective training materials including presentations, job aids, and reference documents.
  • Developed an accelerated scrub curriculum targeting graduates of an accredited LPN program that provides on the job training in the operating room.
  • Successfully trained 4 new graduate LPNs that are currently functioning in the operating room as surgical technologists.
  • Created assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of training sessions.
  • Facilitated onboarding activities for newly hired employees related to clinical education topics and follow their progress throughout orientation.
  • Provided guidance on process improvements related to clinical education operations.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities such as conferences or seminars in order to stay abreast of current trends.
  • Establish relationships with local colleges and visit quarterly to recruit and provide program information.

Surgical Technologist

Atrium Healthcare
Charlotte, NC
10.2016 - 12.2021
  • Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
  • Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
  • 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.
  • Kept inventory of supplies and ordered new items as needed.
  • Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
  • Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
  • Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
  • Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
  • Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
  • Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
  • Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, scrub techs., while performing duties in the OR environment.
  • Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.

Surgical Technologist

Atrium Healthcare
Concord, NC
06.2015 - 10.2016
  • Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
  • Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
  • 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.
  • Kept inventory of supplies and ordered new items as needed.
  • Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
  • Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
  • Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
  • Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
  • Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
  • Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, scrub techs., while performing duties in the OR environment.
  • Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.

Education

Diploma - Surgical Technology

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Concord, NC
05-2015

Skills

  • Patient Education
  • Surgical Procedure Preparation
  • Staff Education And Training
  • Staff Guidance
  • New Hire Training
  • Clinical Instruction
  • Medical Procedure Knowledge
  • Clinical Skills
  • Training Program Implementation
  • Onboarding And Coaching
  • Student Recruitment
  • Relationship Building
  • Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
  • Effective Communication

Certification

  • Certified Surgical Technologist
  • Member of AST
  • President of Shared Governance for Surgical Techs (Atrium Main OR)

Accomplishments

  • Independently developed an accelerated program that allows LPNs to work in the operating room while receiving in depth, hands on training both in curriculum format and during real time surgeries to become proficient in surgical procedures and function as a surgical technologist.
  • Successfully created a 14 chapter curriculum that is used for training LPNs in aseptic technique, gowning and gloving, opening sterile supplies, identifying surgical instruments and assisting in surgical procedures.

Timeline

Clinical Education Specialist

Atrium Healthcare
12.2021 - Current

Surgical Technologist

Atrium Healthcare
10.2016 - 12.2021

Surgical Technologist

Atrium Healthcare
06.2015 - 10.2016

Diploma - Surgical Technology

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

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