Vanessa Dexter
Lebanon,PA
Summary
Meticulous professional with over two decades of experience as a Surgical Technician, excited to bring talent and expertise. Highly adept in preparing operating rooms, testing, and maintaining equipment and preparing patients for surgery. Well versed in aseptic techniques and infection control measures.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technician
Lebanon VA Medical Center
Lebanon, PA
02.2015 - 11.2021
- Collaborated closely with team members to maintain a sterile and safe surgical environment.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Performed patient care duties such as taking vital signs, positioning patients, and preparing them for surgery.
Surgical Technician
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
Ft Bliss, TX
12.2012 - 02.2015
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding patient needs during operation times.
- Prepared operating room with necessary instruments and supplies for procedures.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Surgical Technician
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
San Antonio, TX
03.2001 - 11.2011
- Assisted in the preparation of operating room and patient for surgical procedures.
- Provided intraoperative care, including tissue retraction, suturing, and application of dressings.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided assistance with transfer and positioning of patients onto OR table safely.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Lancaster, PA12-2024
Certificate - Urology Technician School
Naval School of Health Sciences
Portsmouth, VA11-2008
Certificate of Technical Studies - Surgical Services Apprentice (Phase II)
U.S. Air Force
Scott Air Force Base, IL03-2001
Certificate of Technical Studies - Surgical Services Apprentice (Phase I)
U.S. Air Force
Sheppard Air Force Base, TX01-2001
Skills
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Infection control
- Scrub nurse skills
- Operating room safety
- Sterile technique
- Emergency response
- Critical thinking
- Adapting to change
- Circulating nurse skills
- Basic life support
- Patient safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse: Pennsylvania, License #799472 - Expires April 2026
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Surgical Technician
Lebanon VA Medical Center
02.2015 - 11.2021
Surgical Technician
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
12.2012 - 02.2015
Surgical Technician
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
03.2001 - 11.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Certificate - Urology Technician School
Naval School of Health Sciences
Certificate of Technical Studies - Surgical Services Apprentice (Phase II)
U.S. Air Force
Certificate of Technical Studies - Surgical Services Apprentice (Phase I)
U.S. Air Force
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