VICKI WHITAKER
MIDDLETOWN,VA
Summary
Experienced and certified Surgical Technologist with 25 years of hands-on experience in the operating room. Seeking to leverage extensive knowledge and skills to become a trusted guide and mentor to aspiring Surgical Technology students. Passionate about sharing expertise and helping others excel in this dynamic field. Committed to providing comprehensive support, fostering a positive learning environment, and ensuring the success of future surgical professionals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OB Surgical Tech
Sentara RMH
11.2016 - Current
- 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 noninvasive procedures
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment
- Completed continued education units yearly to stay up to date on surgical technology and meet organizational requirements
- Performed post-operative care by moving patients to recovery and monitoring condition
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields
- Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients
- Kept accurate records of surgeries to maintain patient confidentiality
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes
- Assisted with I.V
- Starts and lab draws
OB Surgical Technologist
Valley Health/WMC
02.2002 - 11.2016
- Same as above
Education
CERTIFICATE IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY -
LORD FAIRFAX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Middletown, VA12.2002
ASSOCIATES - COMMUNICATIONS
LORD FAIRFAX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Middletown, VA05.1992
Skills
- Infection control
- Aseptic technique
- First and second assist
- Wound closure
- Wound care
- Phlebotomy
- Education for nurses/trainees
- Epic charting
Certification
The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Timeline
OB Surgical Tech
Sentara RMH
11.2016 - Current
OB Surgical Technologist
Valley Health/WMC
02.2002 - 11.2016
ASSOCIATES - COMMUNICATIONS
LORD FAIRFAX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
CERTIFICATE IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY -
LORD FAIRFAX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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