Venus Smith

• Supported patient comfort by providing reassurance throughout anesthesia administration processes before surgery began.
• Provided support during emergency situations by quickly responding to critical needs and assisting in life-saving procedures.
• Promoted a culture of learning by regularly attending workshops and training sessions related to surgical technology advancements.
• Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
• Supported mentorship of new surgical technologists by sharing knowledge and providing guidance throughout their onboarding process.

• Demonstrated adaptability by swiftly adjusting to changing circumstances or new information within the surgical environment.
• Assisted in various types of surgeries, showcasing versatility as a Travel Surgical Technologist across multiple specialties.
• Applied strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions promptly, reducing downtime in the operating room.
• Provided support during emergency situations by quickly responding to critical needs and assisting in life-saving procedures.
• Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.

• Reduced risk of infection through diligent maintenance of a clean and sterile operating room environment.
• Championed continuous improvement initiatives, staying updated on industry best practices for safe surgical care provision.
• Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
• Contributed to an organized workspace by effectively managing inventory levels of medical supplies and instruments.

• Supported mentorship of new surgical technologists by sharing knowledge and providing guidance throughout their onboarding process.
• Enhanced patient safety by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques and sterile procedures during surgical processes.
• Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
• Assisted in various types of surgeries, showcasing versatility as Travel Surgical Technologist across multiple specialties.
• Recognized potential complications preemptively during surgeries, alerting team members immediately for prompt resolution efforts.
• Assisted in complex surgeries with precision and skill, contributing to successful outcomes for patients.

-Personally streamlined surgical instrument pans and

introduce new specialty sets.

-Trained staff on specialty procedures not performed at

hospital in many years these cases consist of ENT,

Urology, Cardiovascular surgeries.

-Assisted new surgical residents and medical students

by demonstrating new operating room equipment.

• Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
• Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
• Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
• Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
• Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
• Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
• Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
• Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
• Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
• Maintained high infection control standards.

• Facilitated seamless communication among surgical staff by acting as an effective liaison between surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Saved time in emergency situations by rapidly assembling required equipment for urgent surgical interventions.
• Streamlined operating room efficiency by organizing surgical instruments and equipment for easy access during procedures.
• Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
• Improved surgical outcomes by providing skilled assistance to surgeons during complex procedures.
• Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within profession.
• Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely suturing and wound dressing
• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.

• Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
• Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
• Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
• Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.