Whitney Beebe
Sugar Land
Summary
Dynamic Certified Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, excelling in pre- and post-surgical counts and staff education. Proven ability to enhance patient safety and streamline surgical processes, significantly reducing surgery times while maintaining professionalism and ethics in high-pressure environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
07.2015 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Ensured that supplies were available when surgery was posted and ensured it was delivered in a timely manner to avoid any delays in surgery.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
Surgery Coordinator
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
07.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with surgical team members to maintain a well-organized and efficient operating room environment.
- Streamlined communication between surgeons, patients, and hospital staff for seamless surgery coordination.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in surgery coordination and related fields.
- Participated in helping the vascular department obtaining "greatness of excellence" award.
- Documented and collected patient data in [Software] to maintain accuracy and security.
- Contributed to departmental goal-setting initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes and satisfaction rates following surgeries.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
04.2013 - 07.2015
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
Certified Surgical Technologist
UTMB Galveston
02.2012 - 07.2013
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
Assistant to Assistant District Attorney
Rapides Parish District Attoneys Office
05.2006 - 08.2009
- Participated in community outreach programs to promote public awareness about the District Attorney's initiatives and services.
- Monitored ongoing investigations to provide timely updates to the Assistant District Attorney.
- Improved case tracking systems by implementing updated organizational methods that increased efficiency within the office.
- Input traffic violations as well as bad checks. Also kept up with when they needed to be escalated.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06-2026
Skills
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Professionalism and ethics
- Surgical equipment operation
- Quality assurance controls
- Staff education
- Ordering supplies
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
07.2015 - Current
Surgery Coordinator
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
07.2015 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
04.2013 - 07.2015
Certified Surgical Technologist
UTMB Galveston
02.2012 - 07.2013
Assistant to Assistant District Attorney
Rapides Parish District Attoneys Office
05.2006 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Western Governors University
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