Hi, I’m
Victoria Siefert
Decatur,IL
Summary
Hard-working, committed Registered Nurse and Certified Surgical Technologist who desires a position as a Circulating RN at Springfield Clinic. Eager to utilize 4 years of operating room experience while helping and anticipating the surgical team. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment. Patient-focused, well communicated and team oriented.
Driven Scrub Nurse with 4 years' experience in surgery hospital setting. Well-versed in neurosurgery, general, vascular, urology, gynecology, orthopedics, endoscopy, Davinci robotics, podiatry, and hands. Proven leader and educator, involved in educating staff on new procedures and equipment. Hopeful to take a next career step with a growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital
Certified Surgical Technologist
03.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Educated and trained new staffed employees during their oreintation training.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
RN • HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital
Registered Nurse • Circulating
02.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Lead team member of Neurosurgery.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan and implement safe surgical procedures.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by anticipating the needs of the team.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Used Epic to process patient information and provide access to relevant data for licensed practitioners.
Richland Community College
Surgical Technologist Lab Facilitator
06.2021 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Taught Surgical technology students surgical instrumentation.
- Assessed surgical technology students on their knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Earned positive feedback from students and instructors regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
Education
Richland Community CollegeDecatur, IL
Associate of Applied Science from Associate Degree Nursing
12.2021
University Overview
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa
- 3.2 GPA
- Clinical rotation at Decatur Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. Mary’s hospital. During the rotations I experienced specialties such as medical surgical, psychiatric, obstetrics, gynecological, intensive care, and emergency care.
Richland Community CollegeDecatur, IL
Associate Degree from Science- Surgical Technology
05.2018
University Overview
- Member of Phi Thea Kappa
- Graduated with Honors
- 3.6 GPA
- Clinical rotation at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital Springfield, HSHS St. John’s, and HSHS St. Mary’s. During the rotations I experienced specialties such as general, ENT, plastics, urology, gynecological, obstetrics, Neuro, Ortho, and ophthalmic
Skills
- Communication
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Wound Dressing Techniques
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Preparing for Surgeries
- Setting Up Equipment
- Assisting/anticipating Surgical Team members
Accomplishments
- Lead of Neurosurgery
- BLS certified
References
Upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse • Circulating
RN • HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Surgical Technologist Lab Facilitator
Richland Community College
06.2021 - 02.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital
03.2018 - Current
Richland Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Associate Degree Nursing
Richland Community College
Associate Degree from Science- Surgical Technology
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