Viktoria Torchilo

Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center

• Assisted surgeons during rapid trauma activations, codes and stabilization in the OR following ALS/PALS protocol
• Collaborated with trauma teams including trauma surgeons in emergencies such as crash craniotomies and gun shot wounds
• Participated in mass casualty preparations as well as set up and maintained sterility in high stress environments
• Assisted in orthopedic trauma, and various fracture repairs
• Extensive knowledge and experience in neurosurgical procedures including craniotomies VP shunts, laminectomy, brain tumor resections, hematoma evacuations and endoscopic third ventriculostomies.

Nemours Children’s Health| Orlando, FL

• Assisted and supported a wide range of surgical specialties from ear tubes to robotic cases with DaVinci robot
• Prepared and maintained sterile fields in high volume operating rooms ensuring strict adherence to aseptic technique
• Adapted to complex neuro cases that required more set up then anticipated

• Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
• Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
• Prepared, cared for and disposed of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
• Mentored surgical techs on orientation
• Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
• Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, scrub techs., while performing duties in the OR environment.
• Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
• Trained 15+ staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and safety and functionality procedures.

• Assisted case manager on case loads
• Took case notes from Preceptors
• Set up sterile back table
• Assisted with operations