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Skills

  • Inventory management of surgical tools
  • Ensuring instrument readiness during multi-disciplinary procedures
  • Collaborating with surgeons on interdisciplinary teams
  • Safe sharps disposal
  • Instrument sterilization procedures
  • Team building
  • Monitoring patient vitals during surgery
  • Medication administration
  • Compliance with hospital surgical policies
  • Fostering team collaboration in operating room

Work Experiences

  • Gowned and gloved the staff to assist the team in preparing for surgeries.
  • Assisted in 17-hour multi-disciplinary surgeries.
  • Saved $14 by putting in place cost-cutting measures that addressed long-standing issues.
  • Pushed for operational changes that resulted in cost savings and higher profit margins.
  • Quickly responded to emergency situations with life-saving aid during procedures.
  • Kept views clear by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
  • Achieved a 22% decrease in surgical site infections.
  • Boosted surgeon satisfaction by 51%.
  • Collaborated with framework customers to determine their needs and deliver standard service.
  • Confirmed the integrity of anesthesia delivery.

Summaries

  • Certified Surgical Assistant with advanced knowledge of airflow and infection control systems, resulting in a 21% lower post-operative infection rate in specialized surgeries performed in Denver.
  • Achieved a 4-minute reduction in appendectomy procedures.
  • Clear understanding of performance reporting and project management as well as data analysis training.
  • Certified Surgical Assistant adept at handling advanced surgical tools such as retractors to minimize patient risk, particularly in reducing spinal surgery duration by as much as 18 minutes on average.
  • Recognized for motivating management team members to achieve their goals and fostering innovative work environments.
  • Certified Surgical Assistant skilled in advanced surgical tools.
  • To provide top-notch care, carefully monitor patients before, during, and after procedures.
  • Surgical team member who is adept at coordinating supplies and instruments in order to prepare for procedures and assist the staff.
  • Achieved a 51% reduction in surgical complications over two years.
  • Overall morale and productivity are boosted by experience in policy development and staff management procedures.

Accomplishments

  • Prepared and maintained sterile surgical fields, contributing to a 53% decrease in post-operative infections.
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team during trauma surgeries, successfully managing emergent surgical adjustments to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Developed a streamlined surgical preference card system, which reduced surgeon setup time by 9 minutes per procedure.
  • Advised surgical teams during unprecedented emergency cases, ensuring adherence to sterile protocols under pressure.
  • Received recognition from process for excellence in procedural support, contributing to a 46% decrease in OR turnover times.
  • Collaborated with the nursing team to enhance intraoperative communication, leading to a 42% decrease in communication errors.
  • Documented and resolved program which led to framework.
  • Assisted in training over 9 new surgical techs, improving departmental efficiency by 18%.
  • Managed all surgical instruments in cases lasting up to 13 hours, ensuring zero critical errors in inventory.
  • Championed infection control initiatives, reporting a 77% decrease in post-operative infections across the department in 2018.

Affiliations

  • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Surgical Safety Training
  • Conference on Surgical Site Infections (SSI) 2015 - Participant
  • Rotary International
  • World Surgical Conference Participation - Raleigh
  • American College of Surgeons (ACS) Affiliate Membership
  • Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Surgery Boston
  • Association of Surgical Assistants (ASA)
  • National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA)
  • Society of Human Resource Management
  • American Hernia Society Surgical Conference Attendee

Certifications

  • Surgical Laser Instrumentation Certification by Brightline
  • Surgical Robotics Assistant Certification by Brightline
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Surgical Technology Certification by Northwind
  • Surgical Inventory Management Specialist Certification
  • Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) by Beacon Labs
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
  • Tissue Handling Certification by Cedar Works
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

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