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Tina Whitehorn

Vista,CA

Summary

OB/OR Surgical Tech I and Labor & Delivery patient care provider with a primary focus on Women's Health, Obstetrical/Gynecological surgeries, pre-op patient care, surgical assist, and PACU patient care. Known for being dependable and well-organized. Surgical Supplies Management in coordination with Distribution and Vendors. CRCST Sterile Processing, crucial for ensuring smooth operations and safety. Responsibilities include maintaining emergency carts and collaborating with Clinical Educators to facilitate best practice and excellent patient outcomes.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Technologist I, PCT, Case Cart Picker

Tri-City Medical Center
10.2009 - Current
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, communicates effectively with providers, co-workers and inter-department personnel. Able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously in fast paced environment.
  • Serving as Urology Tech Coordinator OR for supplies inventory and instrumentation.
  • Calm and skillfully in emergency situations.
  • Sort, rotate and pull related instruments and surgical supplies according to an established practice.
  • Received award for Outstanding Patient Care Support Person of Year, 2018 and 2020 Tri-City Medical Center

Surgical Technologist/OB Tech

Scripps Health
04.2004 - 10.2009
  • As an OB Surgical Technician, universal skills and tasks include knowledge of obstetric procedures, surgical asepsis, and fetal monitoring techniques. Proficiency in strong organizational and multitasking abilities is crucial in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to remain calm and focused during emergencies. Adherence to patient confidentiality and privacy.

Surgical Tech, OB Tech, Patient Care Tech, CNA

Flagstaff Medical Center
04.1993 - 04.2004
  • Labor & Delivery Surgical Technician and Anesthesia Technician
  • CNA or Patient Care Tech monitoring vitals, pre-op EKG's and Phlebotomy.
  • Floated to Post Partum and NICU as needed.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing LPN

Northland Pioneer College
Winslow, AZ
2003

Certification - Surgical Technology

Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ
1993

Skills

  • Case Cart Picker-routine and emergency cases Anticipates needs of scrub techs and circulating RN's Attends daily forecasting huddle prepping days in advance for upcoming cases
  • Acting as a liaison between Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and main Operating Room (OR), Intuitive Surgical and Stryker Representatives
  • Experienced in Materials Management and inventory within an active and busy OR's both Labor & Delivery and main OR
  • Skilled in utilizing Cerner Clinical, Aperek, and Lawson software for materials management, as well as Microsoft Office and Outlook
  • Facilitated creation of Emergency/Hemorrhage carts, created multiple surgical sets unit specific Designed and simplified a Case Cart system for Tri-City L&D using Metro Cart
  • Served as preceptor/mentor for Mira Costa College CST students

Certification

  • CRCST exam 4/30/2024
  • Certified Nursing Assistant Arizona #CNA999997537
  • American Heart Association BLS Current though 03/31/2026
  • RQI Current through 06/30/2024

Timeline

Surgical Technologist I, PCT, Case Cart Picker

Tri-City Medical Center
10.2009 - Current

Surgical Technologist/OB Tech

Scripps Health
04.2004 - 10.2009

Surgical Tech, OB Tech, Patient Care Tech, CNA

Flagstaff Medical Center
04.1993 - 04.2004

Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing LPN

Northland Pioneer College

Certification - Surgical Technology

Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College

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