Yolanda McGhee
Newnan,GA
Summary
Certified Surgical First Assistant with eighteen (18+) years experience in the surgical field. Highly-motivated, team-oriented and compassionate, with a wide variety of experience in different specialties including but not limited to; General, Bariatric, Spine, OB-GYN, Urology, GYN Oncology and Robotic da Vinci Surgical System.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, wound closure, and other perioperative functions to help the surgeon and surgical team carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
- Leveraged knowledge of human anatomy to position patients correctly thereby maximizing access during surgery while minimizing discomfort postoperation.
- Maintained strict adherence to hospital policies and regulations while providing exceptional surgical assistance, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Houston Sports Clinic
08.2022 - 02.2023
- This travel assignment provided heavy experience in Orthopedics. Assume responsibility for setting up and passing instruments, holding retractors, assisting the surgeon, and assisting with circulating duties as necessary Observe and maintain aseptic technique at all times; Assist in preparing the operating room for procedure, obtaining needed equipment and supplies; Maintain working knowledge of assembly and function of surgical instrumentation and equipment; Assist with skin preparation and draping of patient; Complete required sponge, needle and instrument counts; Gown and glove members of the surgical team; Anticipate the needs and instruments of the surgeon during an operation; Handle and care for surgical specimens according to policy/procedure; Take mandatory call as assigned.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
Certified Surgical First Assistant
AJ Surgical Associates, LLC
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Promoted a culture of safety within the operating room, consistently following best practices and encouraging open communication among team members.
- Reduced surgery time with efficient anticipation of surgeon''s needs, resulting in faster patient recovery.
- Maintained strict adherence to hospital policies and regulations while providing exceptional surgical assistance, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Campus
02.2006 - 07.2020
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Education
NBSTSA Board Certified - Surgical Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN10.2014
NBSTSA Board Certified - Surgical Technology
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA07.2005
Skills
- Resourceful team player
- Wide range of clinical experience
- Quick learner
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Detail oriented
- Compassionate professional
- Works effectively under pressure
- Dedicated to integrity & patient safety
Certification
- NBSTSA Board Certified Surgical Technologist/Certified Surgical First Assistant, Certification #159149 expires 5/20/2025
- BLS Certified, expires 8/2024
Timeline
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Houston Sports Clinic
08.2022 - 02.2023
Certified Surgical First Assistant
AJ Surgical Associates, LLC
07.2020 - 08.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Campus
02.2006 - 07.2020
NBSTSA Board Certified - Surgical Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
NBSTSA Board Certified - Surgical Technology
Columbus Technical College
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