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WARREN WILLIAMS

Norwalk,USA

Summary

Highly skilled and adaptable Certified Surgical Technologist with 13 years experience in aseptic technique and patient care, honed across reputable institutions including Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Demonstrated teaching effectiveness as an Adjunct Faculty at Plaza College, enhancing student learning and professional skills development. Proven ability to maintain composure and efficiency in high-stress situations, ensuring optimal surgical outcomes and patient safety. Organized academic professional offers history of positive student learning outcomes fostered through creative curriculum delivery. Skilled in sparking thought-provoking discussions to increase student participation and boost information retention. Brings several years of teaching experience and strong sense of academic integrity.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Technology Adjunct Faculty

PlazaCollege
Forest Hills, NY
01.2025 - Current
  • Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
  • Created a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior in the classroom setting.
  • Applied creative instruction methods to promote student learning objectives.
  • Developed syllabus, lesson plans and course materials for each class taught.
  • Participated in continuing development and training to bolster professional teaching skills.
  • Assessed student performance with integrity.
  • Built strong student rapport by driving classroom and online discussions and providing academic advisement.
  • Facilitated group discussions among students encouraging critical thinking skills.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Norwalk Hospital
Noewalk, CT
10.2024 - Current
  • Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
  • Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
  • Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
  • Participated in continuing education activities related to job responsibilities.
  • Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
  • Conducted pre-operative patient interviews and documented vital signs, allergies, and other relevant information in patient records.
  • Observed patients' vital signs to assess physical condition.
  • Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Livingston, NJ
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
  • Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
  • Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
  • Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
  • Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
  • Set up trays with necessary surgical instruments according to established protocols.
  • Retrieved specimens from the OR for laboratory analysis.
  • Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.

Surgical Supply Coordinator

Flexstaff
New York, NY
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Organized and distributed inventory to designated locations within the warehouse.
  • Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing supplies.
  • Coordinated with vendors regarding purchase orders, pricing, availability, and delivery schedules.
  • Utilized computer software to track and manage inventory levels.
  • Directed material control and accounting input data processing and evaluated output documents from supply systems.
  • Advised units during excess material sorting, packaging and turn-in processes based on item serviceability.
  • Scheduled materials shipments and transportation for on-time delivery, reducing delays.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist

Yale New Haven Health System/Level 1 Trama
New Haven, CT
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
  • Provided assistance during cesarean sections, hysterectomies, orthopedic repairs, wound closure suturing techniques and other types of surgical procedures as needed.
  • Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
  • Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
  • Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
  • Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
  • Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist

Level1 Trama/Yale New Haven Health
New Haven, CT
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
  • Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
  • Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
  • Provided instruction on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members.
  • Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incisions sites postoperatively.
  • Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
  • Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist

Westchester Medical Center/Maria Fareri Children's Hospital
Valhalla, NY
05.2023 - 02.2024

Liver Transplants/Patient Procurements

  • Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
  • Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
  • Monitored patients' physical condition during surgery and reported any changes to the surgeon or circulating nurse.
  • Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
  • Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist

Lawrence and Memorial Hospital
New London, CT
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
  • Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
  • Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
  • Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
  • Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist

Uconn Health, MedPro
Farmington, CT
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Surgical Technologist in an acute care operating room that includes the surgical specialties, i.e
  • Knowledge of surgical specialties, instruments, techniques, procedures, anatomy and physiology
  • Ability to maintain emotional control and function under stress during emergent and non-emergent situations
  • Enhanced quality of service and operational efficiency by effectively supporting five operating rooms and handling two to six surgeries daily
  • Ensured smooth transitions during surgery by quickly filling in for other technicians when required

Certified Surgical Technologist

Norwalk Hospital
Norwalk, CT
02.2020 - 09.2022
  • Surgical Technologist in an acute care operating room that includes the surgical specialties
  • Adaptable to change
  • Ability to maintain emotional control and function under stress during emergent and non-emergent situations
  • Contributions
  • Enhanced quality of service and operational efficiency by effectively supporting five operating rooms and handling two to six surgeries daily
  • Ensured smooth transitions during surgery by quickly filling in for other technicians when required

Certified Surgical Technologist

Phelps Memorial Hospital Center
Sleepy Hollow, NY
06.2014 - 03.2020
  • Surgical Technologist in an acute care operating room that includes the surgical specialties
  • Knowledge of surgical specialties, instruments, techniques, procedures, anatomy and physiology
  • Ability to maintain emotional control and function under stress during emergent and non-emergent situations
  • Ensured smooth transitions during surgery by quickly filling in for other technicians when required

Certified Surgical Technologist

Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
08.2012 - 05.2014
  • Surgical Technologist in an acute care operating room that includes the surgical specialties, i.e
  • General, GYN, Urology, Ortho, ENT, CV, Plastics, and Robotic Surgery
  • Knowledge of surgical specialties, instruments, techniques, procedures, anatomy and physiology
  • Adaptable to change
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to maintain emotional control and function under stress during emergent and non-emergent situations
  • Contributions
  • Enhanced quality of service and operational efficiency by effectively supporting twelve operating rooms and handling two to six surgeries daily
  • Ensured smooth transitions during surgery by quickly filling in for other technicians when required

Certified Surgical Technologist/Sterilization Technician

Montvale Surgical Center
Montvale, NJ
12.2011 - 07.2012
  • Experience with Surgical Procedures:
  • Pain Management
  • Podiatry
  • Gynecology
  • Maintained an organized work environment by completing inventory weekly

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Technology

Berkley College
Clifton, NJ

Skills

  • Operating Room
  • Aseptic Technique
  • Experience Administering Injections
  • Hospital Experience
  • OR experience
  • Patient care
  • Teaching effectiveness
  • Anatomy knowledge
  • Vital signs
  • Suturing

Certification

  • BLS Certification
  • Certified Surgical Technologist

Timeline

Surgical Technology Adjunct Faculty

PlazaCollege
01.2025 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

Norwalk Hospital
10.2024 - Current

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
09.2024 - 10.2024

Surgical Supply Coordinator

Flexstaff
05.2024 - 08.2024

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist

Yale New Haven Health System/Level 1 Trama
03.2024 - 06.2024

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist

Level1 Trama/Yale New Haven Health
03.2024 - 06.2024

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist

Westchester Medical Center/Maria Fareri Children's Hospital
05.2023 - 02.2024

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist

Lawrence and Memorial Hospital
02.2023 - 05.2023

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist

Uconn Health, MedPro
10.2022 - 02.2023

Certified Surgical Technologist

Norwalk Hospital
02.2020 - 09.2022

Certified Surgical Technologist

Phelps Memorial Hospital Center
06.2014 - 03.2020

Certified Surgical Technologist

Vassar Brothers Medical Center
08.2012 - 05.2014

Certified Surgical Technologist/Sterilization Technician

Montvale Surgical Center
12.2011 - 07.2012

Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Technology

Berkley College
WARREN WILLIAMS