Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
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Kayla Walley

Petal,MS

Summary

Certified Surgical First Assistant with extensive experience in anticipating and addressing the needs of surgical procedures and teams. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and patient care through proactive preparation and effective collaboration. Eager to contribute expertise to a forward-thinking healthcare organization.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Surgical First Assistant

Precision Surgical Resources Inc.
Gulfport, MS
12.2023 - Current

Certified Surgical First Assist

Merit Health Wesley
Hattiesburg, MS
09.2022 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg, MS
12.2015 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

Merit Health Wesley
Hattiesburg, MS
10.2021 - 09.2022

Education

Certified Surgical First Assist - Surgical Assisting

Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN
01.2022

Surgical Technologist Certification - Surgical Technology

Pearl River Community College
Hattiesburg, MS
12.2015

Associate of Applied Science -

Pearl River Community College
Hattiesburg
12-2015

Skills

  • Aseptic technique
  • Patient care
  • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
  • Knowledge of surgical procedures
  • Follows AST’s Code of Ethics
  • Trauma and orthopedic surgery
  • Preoperative care
  • Intraoperative assistance
  • Postoperative care
  • Patient positioning
  • Suturing techniques
  • Wound closure
  • Incision management
  • Tissue handling

References

  • Natalie Jones, Patient Care Coordinator, RN, 601-441-8343
  • Emily Bailey, Surgery Desk Coordinator, RN, 636-288-8198

Certification

  • NBSTSA
  • Certified Surgical First Assistant
  • BLS

Timeline

Certified Surgical First Assistant

Precision Surgical Resources Inc.
12.2023 - Current

Certified Surgical First Assist

Merit Health Wesley
09.2022 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

Merit Health Wesley
10.2021 - 09.2022

Certified Surgical Technologist

Forrest General Hospital
12.2015 - Current

Certified Surgical First Assist - Surgical Assisting

Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting

Surgical Technologist Certification - Surgical Technology

Pearl River Community College

Associate of Applied Science -

Pearl River Community College
Kayla Walley