Tina Thomas
Cabot,AR
Summary
Meticulous Surgical Tech bringing practiced experience assisting with diverse operating room functions. Anticipates and addresses surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery. Models medical teamwork and physical stamina.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Assistant
American Indian Center Of Arkansas
10.2023 - Current
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Enhanced productivity by organizing travel arrangements and coordinating accommodations for executives.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Improved office efficiency by implementing new filing systems and document management processes.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Travel Nurse Across America
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Detar North Women And Children's Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Education
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Central Technology Center - Drumright
Drumright, OK06.2008
Skills
- Pre-Surgical Preparation
- Aseptic Techniques
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Setting up and Operating Equipment
- Specimen Collection
- Safe Sharps Disposal
- Infection Control Protocols
- Workplace Safety
- Wound Dressing
- Instrument Sterilization
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Time management
- Patient positioning expertise
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Medical terminology
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Surgical procedure familiarity
- Team collaboration
- Equipment maintenance
- Continuous learning
- Surgical instrument knowledge
- Patient Positioning
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Professional References
Star Jackson, Executive Director of AICA 501-288-0014
Judy Kinard, RN Castle Rock Adventist 970-420-1201
Kim Sheets, Supervisor Castle Rock Adventist 970-310-7204
Carrie Cook-Castera, Grant Manager AICA 501-858-9784
Kelsey Winsett, RN Castle Rock Adventist 719-238-4721
Patricia Quintero, RN Detar North 512-237-0600
Timeline
Executive Assistant
American Indian Center Of Arkansas
10.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Travel Nurse Across America
04.2023 - 10.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Detar North Women And Children's Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2022
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Central Technology Center - Drumright
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