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Yvette Glass

Lithia Springs,Georgia

Summary

  • Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Excellent communication, collaborating skills, listening, organizational , administrative, and time management skills. Strong clinical and technical aptitude. Ability to pass all account and hospital credentialing.
  • Over 5 years of experience in Healthcare Management
  • Over 5 Years Cardiovascular Structural Heart Specialty
  • Over 20 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist
  • Assisted in preparing patients for surgery, sets-up surgical equipment prior to surgery, and prepare, positions, and prep the patient on the O.R. table.
  • Prepared patients for physician examinations and treatments, answered questions and offered emotional support.
  • Maintained a vigilant eye over the conditions in the operating room, responding quickly to patient and surgical team needs.
  • Assists in the identification of ineffective and costly processes and takes action to improve them. Assists in providing preoperative care for a patient population that includes
  • Pediatrics, Adults and Geriatrics.
  • Assists in the intra-operative care of the patient by performing technical duties as assigned.
  • Organized Operating Rooms for new surgeries by following the specific surgeon's preference card.
  • Maintained a proper sterile field before and during every procedure.
  • Communicate with senior executives and key decision-makers
  • Meet quarterly and annual targets
  • Maintained sterile surgery environments.
  • Managed supplies closet and restocked in a timely manner.
  • Sales strategy for key accounts and execute agreed sales strategies
  • Prepare customer proposals for sales, contracts, pricing agreements and consignments
  • Create Seamless Client Experiences: Invoices, Agreements & Payments.
  • Initiate new sales opportunities and maintain existing business
  • Cover surgical cases & set-up trials Certifications and Licenses
  • BLS Certification CPR Certification

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cardiothoracic Surgical Specialist

Wellstar MCG - Cardiovascular Medicine
12.2024 - Current
  • Inspected, maintained, and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
  • Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
  • Helped physicians complete cardiac issues and peripheral vascular concerns by assisting with procedures such as pacemaker insertions and balloon angioplasties.
  • Documented vascular data such as edema, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure to contribute to accurate diagnoses.
  • Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
  • Training of surgical staff in the use of pain management devices.
  • Support the surgeons during live surgical procedures, and utilization and or operation of Mechanical heart Valve, Aortic stents graphs,surgical sealants, implantable cardiac and vascular human tissue, CRYO, and LVAD technology.

Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist

WellStar Kennestone Hospital
06.2024 - 11.2024
  • Inspected, maintained, and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
  • Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
  • Helped physicians complete cardiac issues and peripheral vascular concerns by assisting with procedures such as pacemaker insertions and balloon angioplasties.
  • Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

CVOR Surgical Scrub and First Assistant

Baptist Medical Center
11.2023 - 06.2024
  • Surgical Services: Cardiovascular, Cardiothoracic, Neurology, Vascular, Robotics, Pediatrics, Gynecology, Oncology
  • Provided visualization of surgical site using manipulation of tissue, suctioning and irrigation.
  • Prepared surgical suite according to surgeon's preference cards.
  • Performed detailed surgical assessment of patients and correlated information to recovery department.
  • Assisted in surgical body plane closure and application of wound dressings.
  • Trained surgical and OR staff in the use of company devices using both didactic and hands-on laboratory approaches.
  • Managed in person meeting with surgeons and support staff to discuss new and ongoing use of technology, training programs, clinical and research trails and more.

CVOR Surgical Scrub and First Assistant

HSHS St. John's
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Surgical Services: Cardiovascular, Cardiothoracic, Neurology, Vascular, Robotics, Pediatrics, Gynecology, Oncology

CVOR Surgical Scrub and First Assistant

CaroMont Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Surgical Services: Cardiovascular, Cardiothoracic, Neurology, Vascular, Robotics, Pediatrics, Gynecology, Oncology

Surgical Scrub and First Assistant

Ohio Healthcare
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Surgical Services: Cardiovascular, Cardiothoracic, Neurology, Vascular, Robotics, Pediatrics, Gynecology, Oncology, Pediatrics

CVOR Scrub Tech

Atrium Health
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Surgical Services: Cardiovascular, Cardiothoracic, Neurology, Vascular, Robotics, Pediatrics, Gynecology, Oncology

Surgical First Assistant

Grady Healthcare
12.2021 - 09.2022
  • Surgical Services: ACS Trauma, General, Burns, Plastics, Oral Maxillofacial, Robotics, GU, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, Neurology, CVOR
  • Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery of structural heart disease.
  • Assisted in surgical body plane closure and application of wound dressings.
  • Performed detailed surgical assessment of patients and correlated information to recovery department.
  • Provided visualization of surgical site using manipulation of tissue, suctioning and irrigation.
  • Recognized safety hazards and initiated appropriate preventive measures to ensure safe perioperative experience.
  • Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback on life-changing technologies.

Surgical Services

Emory Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Surgical Services: General, Plastics, Robotics, GU, Transplant Services

Surgical Services

Kaiser Permanente
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Surgical Services: Robotics, General, GU, Orthopedics

Hospital Corpsman, Surgical Technologist

United States Army
06.2004 - 01.2021
  • Functioned as clinical and surgical specialty technicians in over 38 occupational and surgical specialties;
  • Supervised Medical administrative personnel, health care assistant providers at medical treatment facilities
  • Served as battlefield corpsman with the US Army, and US Navy, rendering emergency medical treatment to include initial treatment in a combat environment and numerous times with surgical assistance care
  • Perform duties as assistant in the prevention and treatment of disease and injury and assist health care professionals in providing medical care to Military personnel and their families
  • Qualified Hospital Corpsmen that has been assigned the responsibility of independent duty aboard ships; Fleet Marine Force, military bases, and at isolated duty stations where no medical officer is assigned
  • Assisted in preparing patients for surgery, sets-up surgical equipment prior to surgery, and prepare, positions, and prep the patient on the O.R
  • Table
  • Prepared patients for physician examinations and treatments, answered questions and offered emotional support
  • Kept the unit efficient by organizing instruments, preparing rooms and restocking supplies
  • Continuously classified and filed records to keep the system efficient and all information organized

Covid 19 Infectious Disease Technician

Fulton County Board of Health
02.2020 - 12.2020
  • Assisted the customers with completing registration as needed, check patients in on arrival and perform COVID-19 tests (swabs) using nasopharyngeal swabs, ensuring good quality anterior nares specimen collected
  • Provide clear instructions and guidance to patients, set up testing stations daily, administering tests, sanitizing between patients
  • Maintained strict confidentiality and adhere to all HIPPA guidelines/ regulations
  • Followed all policies and procedures and all federal, state and local laws and requirements
  • Comply with all designated safety policies and procedures in the work area, including the use of applicable protective equipment when necessary to prevent exposure to potentially infectious agents
  • Carried out various administrative and duties

Surgical Technologist General/ Orthopedic

University Of Missouri Health Care
02.2015 - 06.2018
  • Organized Operating rooms for new surgeries by following the specific surgeon's preference card
  • Maintained a proper sterile field before and during every procedure
  • Maintained a vigilant eye over the conditions in the operating room, responding quickly to patient and surgical team needs
  • Cleaned and restocked the operating room between each procedure
  • Used germicides and sterilizing devices to clean and disinfect the instruments and equipment used during routine and complex procedures
  • Helped the surgical team scrub in for procedures, assisting with gloving and clothing
  • Prepared, cared for and disposed of the patient tissue specimens take for laboratory analysis
  • Assists in providing pre-operative care for a patient population that includes Infants, Pediatrics, Adults, and Geriatrics
  • Assists in the identification of ineffective and costly processes and takes action to improve them
  • Assists in providing preoperative care for a patient population that includes Adults and Geriatrics
  • Assists in the intra-operative care of the patient by performing technical duties as assigned
  • Assists with environmental sanitation in OR suites

Surgical Technologist Labor and Delivery

University Of Missouri Health Care
11.2011 - 01.2015
  • Organized Operating Rooms for new surgeries by following the specific surgeon's preference card
  • Prepared dressings and bandages and helped apply them after surgeries
  • Maintained a proper sterile field before and during every procedure
  • Helped the surgical team scrub in for procedures, assisting with gloving and clothing
  • Cleaned and restocked the operating room between each procedure
  • Maintained a vigilant eye over the conditions in the operating room, responding quickly to patient and surgical team needs

Surgical Technologist Pediatrics

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc
03.2011 - 11.2011
  • Maintained fiscal responsibility by utilizing resources wisely, taking care of equipment, and preventing lost charges
  • Provides physical assistance for patient positioning, lifting and, moving as directed by clinical nursing staff
  • Ensures patient safety and quality care by preparing and maintaining the sterile field and assisting the surgeon during the procedure
  • Responsible for receiving, sorting, cleaning and sterilizing supplies and equipment
  • Assist the surgeon with sponging, retracting, clamping, cauterizing and closure of the surgical wound
  • Clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, and ligating vessels as directed by the surgeon
  • Creating/maintaining/monitoring a sterile field

Surgical Technologist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc
11.2010 - 03.2011
  • Participated in a 180-hour unpaid internship
  • Maintained sterile surgery environments
  • Cleaned and sterilized surgical tools before and after surgeries
  • Worked with surgeons to hand surgery tools during procedures
  • Prepared patients by cleaning incision sights with professionalism and accuracy
  • Managed supplies closet and restocked in a timely manner
  • Helped transport patients to exam rooms
  • Received excellent internship feedback from my supervisor

Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate

Rural Metro South
06.2004 - 07.2007
  • Utilized ALS and BLS training to meet needs of ill and injured patients
  • Provided expert medical care to revise and stabilize patients with strokes, seizures, drug overdoses, and trauma caused by accidents
  • Took vital signs and interpreted EKGs to determine the immediate condition of the patient
  • Provided pre-hospital level care to assess conditions, deliver preliminary treatments, and ultimately save lives
  • Rescued and treated patients injured in various incidents, including shootings, car accidents, and falls
  • Used oropharyngeal airway and nasopharyngeal breathing aids to assist patients in pulmonary distress
  • Provided cardiopulmonary resuscitation with manual defibrillators and automated external defibrillators
  • Kept the ambulance well-stocked, organized and cleaned to stay ready for any patient need
  • Stabilized patients for transportation to an area medical facility to obtain further treatment
  • Completed emergency procedures to respiration, blood pressure and pulse
  • Rescued, stabilized, and transported patients with both acute and chronic concerns
  • Attended to emergency situations such as injuries and motor vehicle accidents to deliver care as a qualified first responder
  • Responded to emergency and non-emergency calls with consistent attention to detail and skill
  • Kept patients and family members calm to obtain information critical to providing emergency care

Education

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management

South University
Atlanta, GA

Diploma - EMT-Intermediate/ Phlebotomy

Medix School
Marietta, GA

Associate of Arts - Civil Engineering Technology

Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA

Associate of Arts - Surgical Technology

Brown Mackie College-Atlanta
Atlanta, GA

High School Diploma - undefined

North Atlanta High School

Skills

  • Healthcare Management
  • Excellent Communication, Listening, organizational administrative and time management skills
  • Strong clinical orientation, experience with products for use in interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery, experience with echo cardiology and other imaging
  • Prepare operating rooms /Handle and sterilize surgical equipment
  • B2B Sales experience
  • Maintain and re-stock supplies
  • Prepare patients for surgery
  • Maintain sterile procedure and environments
  • Transport patients /Medical terminology/ HIPAA/Patient confidentiality/ Surgical Instrumentation
  • Patient Care
  • Aseptic Technique & Sterilization
  • Anatomy & Physiology /Medical Pharmacology Terminology
  • HIPAA & JCAHO Knowledge
  • Assessment of Patient Vitals
  • Blood Draws / Injections preparation
  • Patient Wound Care assessment and Management
  • Education/ Medical Terminology
  • Microsoft Office systems (Word, Excel)
  • Epic/ MediTech/ Cerner/Allscripts/EClinical Works/Data Entry (75 WPM)
  • EMT and Paramedic Experience
  • Phlebotomy
  • Postoperative care

Certification

  • BLS Certification
  • CPR Certification

Timeline

Cardiothoracic Surgical Specialist

Wellstar MCG - Cardiovascular Medicine
12.2024 - Current

Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist

WellStar Kennestone Hospital
06.2024 - 11.2024

CVOR Surgical Scrub and First Assistant

Baptist Medical Center
11.2023 - 06.2024

CVOR Surgical Scrub and First Assistant

HSHS St. John's
09.2023 - 11.2023

CVOR Surgical Scrub and First Assistant

CaroMont Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - 09.2023

Surgical Scrub and First Assistant

Ohio Healthcare
02.2023 - 05.2023

CVOR Scrub Tech

Atrium Health
10.2022 - 02.2023

Surgical First Assistant

Grady Healthcare
12.2021 - 09.2022

Surgical Services

Emory Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021

Surgical Services

Kaiser Permanente
02.2021 - 08.2021

Covid 19 Infectious Disease Technician

Fulton County Board of Health
02.2020 - 12.2020

Surgical Technologist General/ Orthopedic

University Of Missouri Health Care
02.2015 - 06.2018

Surgical Technologist Labor and Delivery

University Of Missouri Health Care
11.2011 - 01.2015

Surgical Technologist Pediatrics

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc
03.2011 - 11.2011

Surgical Technologist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc
11.2010 - 03.2011

Hospital Corpsman, Surgical Technologist

United States Army
06.2004 - 01.2021

Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate

Rural Metro South
06.2004 - 07.2007

Diploma - EMT-Intermediate/ Phlebotomy

Medix School

Associate of Arts - Civil Engineering Technology

Atlanta Technical College

Associate of Arts - Surgical Technology

Brown Mackie College-Atlanta

High School Diploma - undefined

North Atlanta High School

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management

South University

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