Jennifer Brandenburg Rankin, CST
**** ******** ******, **********, **** 45042
ac6rzw@r.postjobfree.com
Objective:
To obtain a rewarding position as a Certified Surgical Technologist within an innovative and professional organization where I can contribute my knowledge and skills for the benefit of the company.
Skills:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, works well in team or solo, excellent multitasking ability, problem solver, and fast learner
Pre-operative Preparation Intra-operative Procedures Post-operative procedures
Securing/arranging equipment Anticipating need of surgeon/asst. Breaks down sterile field
Creating sterile field Passes instruments/supplies Properly disposes of all
Opening sterile supplies Maintaining organized Mayo/table Decontam/sterilize instruments
Performs necessary counts Maintains sterility Disposes of all one-use items
Pulls cases and trays Properly cares for specimen Turns over room
Experience:
Tri-State Centers for Sight
Cincinnati, Ohio
Certified Surgical Technologist from January 2017- January 2018
Ocular/Facial/Reconstructive/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
room set-up, organization of the sterile field, scrubs, gowns, gloves, assists team members entering the sterile field, performs appropriate counts, provides surgeon/assistant with appropriate instruments and/or supplies, cuts suture, suctions, specimen care, applies sterile dressings, breaks down sterile field, assists with cleaning the room, adheres to sterile technique
Atrium Medical Center
Middletown, Ohio
Certified Surgical Technologist from December 2015- June 2016
Experience in General, Vascular, Chronic Renal, Colorectal, Gynecology
Duties included: room set-up, organization of the sterile field, scrubs, gowns, gloves, assists team members entering the sterile field, performs appropriate counts, provides surgeon/assistant with appropriate instruments and/or supplies, cuts suture, suctions, specimen care, applies sterile dressings, breaks down sterile field, assists with cleaning the room, adheres to sterile technique
Cincinnati Eye Institute
Cincinnati, Ohio
Certified Surgical Technologist from June 2015 - November 2015
Duties included: Ocular/Facial/Reconstructive/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
room set-up, organization of the sterile field, scrubs, gowns, gloves, assists team members entering the sterile field, performs appropriate counts, provides surgeon/assistant with appropriate instruments and/or supplies, cuts suture, suctions, specimen care, applies sterile dressings, breaks down sterile field, assists with cleaning the room, adheres to sterile technique
The Christ Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio
Surgical Technologist Extern from January 2015 - April 2015
140 + Procedures Completed
Experience in General, ENT, Vascular, Chronic Renal, Colorectal, Orthopedics/Total Joint, Neuro/Spine, Gynecology, Plastics, Ophthalmology
Duties included: room set-up, organization of the sterile field, scrubs, gowns, gloves, assists team members entering the sterile field, performs appropriate counts, provides surgeon/assistant with appropriate instruments and/or supplies, cuts suture, suctions, specimen care, applies sterile dressings, breaks down sterile field, assists with cleaning the room, adheres to sterile technique
Education:
Miami Jacobs Career College Graduation - April 2015
Sharonville, Ohio
Associates Degree of Applied Science: Surgical Technology
Honors Received
President’s List/ Dean’s List/ Perfect Attendance: 3.95 GPA
Employment:
Mt. Pleasant Children’s Village June 1999 - June 2011
Prekindergarten Teacher
Organized and led indoor and outdoor activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development while facilitating creative play, motor-skill development and safety
Taught basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, social skills, basic Sign Language, novice Chinese, basic Spanish
Observed and evaluated children’s performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
Met with parents and guardians to discuss their needs, determine their priorities, and suggest ways to promote learning and development
Enforced all administrative policies and rules governing the students
Prepared reports on students and activities as required by administration
Awards and Activities:
Mentored and Award Winning Kohl’s Cares for Kids Volunteer
Served as the Preceptor for students enrolled in Miami University’s Early Childhood Education Program
Y.M.C.A. Children’s Center March 1998 - June 1999
Preschool Teacher
Provided a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use. both in learning activities and imaginative play
Prepare lessons, classroom and materials for class activities and demonstrated activities to children
Performed administrative duties such as hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading
Ensured safety of children