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Jessica Claire
, , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
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Summary

Focused Surgical Technologist with 20 years of expertise in inpatient and Level one trauma settings. Team leader in training employees on new practice models with the fields of Orthopedics & Robotics. Enthusiastic to join rewarding organization focused on supporting growth and career progression.

Skills
  • Equipment set up and operation
  • Passing surgical tools
  • Collecting medical specimens
  • Organization
  • Dressing wounds
  • Surgical count
  • Inventory management
  • Communications
  • Team building
  • Team management
  • Planning and coordination
  • Relationship development
  • Project organization
  • Operational improvement
Experience
11/2020 to Current
Surgical Technologist Mercy Healthcare Hillsboro, MO,
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
  • Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
  • Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
  • Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
  • Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
  • Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
  • Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
  • Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
  • Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
  • Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
  • Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
  • Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
  • Currently scrubbing in various surgical procedures such as Orthospine, Robotic Joint replacements, Sports medicine & ortho trauma
06/2006 to 11/2020
Surgical Technologist II Upper Chesapeake Health Bel Air, MD,
  • Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
  • 18 years of diverse Surgical Tech experience.
  • Well versed within the special services such as :

- Orthopedics

- Ortho Trauma

- Robotics

- Urology

- Gynecological

- General surgery

- Maxillofacial

- Neuro spine

- Plastics

  • Preceptor for students & new staff members
  • Lead Scrub for Orthopedics
  • Lead Scrub for Robotics
  • 2011 Ace Award Recipient
  • 2019 Atrium Health Recipient of the Heroism Award
  • Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
  • Spearheaded implementation of robotic protocols, resulting in record turnover times.
  • Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
  • Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
  • Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Mentored and educated team of surgical technologists in the fields of Orthopedics & Robotic Procedures.
  • Adhered to infection control standards and reported any hazards.
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
  • Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
  • Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
11/2004 to 05/2006
Surgical Technologist Upper Chesapeake Health Havre De Grace, MD,
  • Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
  • Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
  • Adhered to infection control standards and reported any hazards.
  • Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
  • Cleaned and sterilized surgical sites and managed supply inventory and organization.
  • Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
  • Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
  • Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
  • Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
  • Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
08/2002 to 11/2004
Surgical Technologist Upper Chesapeake Health Forest Hill, MD,
  • Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
  • Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
  • Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
  • Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures using specialized machines.
  • Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
  • Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
  • Adhered to infection control standards and reported any hazards.
  • Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
  • Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
  • Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
08/2002 to 10/2004
Surgical Technologist Company Name City, State,
  • Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
  • Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
  • Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
  • Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
  • Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
  • Adhered to infection control standards and reported any hazards.
  • Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
  • Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
  • Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
  • Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
  • Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
Education and Training
Expected in 07/2002 to to
Certification : Surgical Technology
L.A. Wilson Technological Center - Dix Hills , NY
GPA:
Expected in to to
: Liberal Arts And General Studies
Nassau Community College - Garden City, NY
GPA:
Expected in 05/1995 to to
High School Diploma:
Sewanhaka High School - Floral Park, NY
GPA:
Activities and Honors

- Volunteered at Hands on Charlotte ( United Way),

Where I participated in the organization of senior activities.

- Honored at CMPD Headquarters & awarded the Community Lifesaving Award.

- A.C.E Award recipient 2011

- K.E.E.P Award recipient 2019

- Atrium Health Heroism Award 2019

- Fox News Community Recognition Award CMPD

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • L.A. Wilson Technological Center
  • Nassau Community College
  • Sewanhaka High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Surgical Technologist
  • Surgical Technologist II
  • Surgical Technologist
  • Surgical Technologist
  • Surgical Technologist

Degrees

  • Certification
  • Some College (No Degree)
  • High School Diploma

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