Tonya Cornelius

• Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care throughout the entire perioperative process.
• Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
• Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
• Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
• Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
• Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
• Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
• Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
• Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
• Maintained high infection control standards.
• Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
• Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
• Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
• Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
• Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.

• Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
• Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
• Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.

• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during C Sections, Cerclage, and D & C surgical procedures.
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies, arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
• Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
• Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
• Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.

• Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
• Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
• Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
• Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
• Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during C Sections, Cerclage, and D & C surgical procedures.
• Worked closely with new staff members to provide training on operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
• Cleaned, restocked and set up surgical suites.

• Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment
• Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning
• Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance
• Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans
• Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
• Evaluated progress of individual students to adjust teaching strategies to meet needs.
• Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
• Established clear objectives for lessons, units, projects and communicated objectives to students.

• Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds
• Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
• Created unobstructed operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment
• Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons’ preferences or instruction
• Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure
• Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
• Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
• Completed needle, instrument and sponge counts and recorded inventories.
• Conducted initial and terminal sponge, instrument and needle counts.
• Arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences.
• Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.

• Assist Physician during GI endoscopic procedures
• Responsible for technical functions related to assisting;
• Cleaning procedure rooms, cleaning scopes, equipment, and instrumentation, troubleshooting management
• Clean and sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other tools and equipment following established infection control procedures
• Generate and complete daily sterilization, endo flush, and endoscopy scope logs
• Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures
• Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures
• Assist physician in performing endoscopic procedures like endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), bronchoscopies, gastroscopies, double balloon enteroscopy and endoscopic ultrasounds
• Collect and prepare specimens for cytology, microbiology, and pathology
• Prepared patients for procedures by measuring vital statistics and applying necessary monitoring equipment
• Checked inventory levels and placed supply orders
• Handled inventory and preparation for upcoming procedures by ordering supplies and ensuring rooms were stocked and set-up for patients
• Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures
• Adhered to safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment
• Handled setup and maintenance of patient charts, recording all information while maintaining confidentiality

Patient intake in triage setting

Take and recird vitals

Report all abnormal findings to RN

( In busy ER setting)

Perform EKG's

Draw blood for specimen for tests

Check blood glucose levels

Set up procedure trays

Assist with trauma cases and comes

• 540 hours for 12 weeks of externship as Surgical Technologist

• Provide basic direct care for adults, adolescents, and geriatric population
• Perform accurate age appropriate EKG's technically
• Obtain blood specimen for laboratory tests
• I have experience working on Telemetry Units, ICU/ CCU, Med-Surge, Observation Units, PACU, and ER
• Transport patients to all locations throughout hospital

• Perform direct patient care residents of geriatric population with a compassionate heart
• Maintain dignity with residents as well as promote independence
• Per diem
• Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
• Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.

• Supervise mentally and physically disabled adults
• Assist with daily living skills and programs
• Taught residents life skills needed to function and provided positive reinforcement to boost confidence.
• Developed exemplary training programs for team members, which were informative and educational.
• Coordinated workshops for employees to better understand company mission, streamlining daily activities and aligning worker and company priorities.