Surgical Technician Resume Example Northwest Medical Center

SURGICAL TECHNICIAN

Summary

Hardworking Feeder with exceptional track record of reliable attendance and high-quality work. Strong collaboration skills to thrive in fast-paced, high-stress environments.

Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 12 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 12 years of surgical experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with general and advanced disorders. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to broad and diverse patient populations.

Hardworking Registered Nurse accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Skills

Computerized charting specialist
Staff Development and Precepting

Geriatric treatment knowledge
Triaging patient concerns

Experience

Northwest Medical Center | Springdale, ARSurgical Technician05/2005 - 09/2008

Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools.
Organized instruments and supplies to optimize surgical team efficiency.
Rendered aid to patients experiencing life-threatening emergencies during surgical procedures.
Created and maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks.

Northwest Medical Center | Springdale, ARSurgical Registered Nurse09/2008 - 11/2015

Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.

Veterans Healthcare System | Kansas City, MOSurgical Services Registered Nurse11/2015 - 05/2017

Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.

Veterans Healthcare System Of The Ozarks | Fayetteville, ARRegistered Nurse05/2017 - Current

Cared for patients perioperatively from General and Endoscopic procedures and managed surgical technicians while in surgery. Effectively managed electronic documentation while maintaining strict HIPPA compliance. Functioned as a patient advocate perioperatively and post operatively.

Education and Training

Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Bartlesville, OKMaster of Science in Nursing Leadership And Management06/2016

Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Bartlesville, OKBachelor of Science in Nursing05/2013

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Fort Smith, ARAssociate of Science in Nursing05/2008

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Northwest Medical Center
Veterans Healthcare System
Veterans Healthcare System Of The Ozarks

School Attended

Oklahoma Wesleyan University
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Job Titles Held:

Surgical Technician
Surgical Registered Nurse
Surgical Services Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse

Degrees

Master of Science in Nursing Leadership And Management
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate of Science in Nursing

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