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Virginia Watson

Hendersonville,TN

Summary

Driven Certified Surgical Technologist offering over 7 years' experience in ambulatory and Level 1 Trauma hospital settings. Well-versed in neurosurgery and otolaryngology. Specializing in cranial procedures consisting of open neurovascular, skull-base, functional neurosurgery. Proven leader and instrumental in developing quality improvement projects, educating staff and supplying surgical team with specific needs to provide the best care to each patient. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist

Vanderbilt Medical Center
01.2017 - Current
  • Anticipate needs and pass instruments to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools and supplies to complete procedures.
  • Assist surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimize complications.
  • Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
  • Reduce infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Precept new hires, surgical technology students, and nurse interns.
  • Complete continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
  • Ensure proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
  • Provide patient, surgeon and surgical team with a calming operating room environment.

Lead Surgical Technologist

Vanderbilt Medical Center
01.2021 - 03.2023
  • Collaborate with surgeons, management, and staff members to determine new and better practices resulting in elevated patient care.
  • Facilitate surgical technologist and nursing student placement.
  • Conduct meetings discussing quality improvement and work-life balance.
  • Gather and set up equipment, tools, and supplies according to surgeons' preferences and instruction.
  • Develop new hire orientation schedules.
  • Provide team with in-services on instruments and equipment used in the operating room.
  • Facilitate and oversee instrument projects that target lowering the amount of pans opened during procedures to decrease turnover time and increase efficiency.
  • Update surgeon preference cards using Epic.

Education

Certification - Surgical Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN
12.2016

Skills

  • Surgical Preparation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Case Management
  • Leadership
  • Teaching and Precepting
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Provide and Create Educational Materials to Team
  • Use Epic to Update Preference Cards

Accomplishments

    Certified Surgical Technologist 3

    Preceptor Award

    Employee Spotlight Award

    Peer Recognition Award

    Unit Board Committee

Certification

  • CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
  • BLS Provider - Basic Life Support

Timeline

Lead Surgical Technologist

Vanderbilt Medical Center
01.2021 - 03.2023

Certified Surgical Technologist

Vanderbilt Medical Center
01.2017 - Current

Certification - Surgical Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Murfreesboro

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