Virginia Millard
Hutto,TX
Summary
Efficient and focused professional in healthcare support, known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks swiftly and accurately. Possess specialized skills in surgical instrumentation, sterilization techniques, and operating room protocols. Excel in teamwork, communication, and adaptability, ensuring seamless support during surgical procedures.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Ascension Seton Willliamson
Round Rock, TX
11.2007 - Current
- Performed scrub duties including selecting supplies from the sterile supply room, preparing sutures and sponges prior to surgery, and maintaining aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Executed maintenance protocols for surgical instruments to uphold safety standards.
- Assisted with preoperative preparation of patients for labor and delivery surgery.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Cleansed surgical site with antiseptic solution per protocol prior to beginning procedure.
- Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
- Participated in drills for emergency situations such as maternal or fetal distress during labor and delivery.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologist
Virginia College
Austin, TX11-2005
Associate of Science - Science Education
Austin Community College
Austin, TXSkills
- Efficient Sharps Management
- Collecting medical specimens
- Patient confidentiality
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Transporting patients
- Infection control protocols
- Safely disposing of needles
- Passing surgical tools
- Operating room procedures
- Intra-operative assistance
- Dressing wounds
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Ascension Seton Willliamson
11.2007 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologist
Virginia College
Associate of Science - Science Education
Austin Community College