Medical Staff
Resume:
Summary
Skills
Experience
Tonialee Davis
Midway, GA 31320
Home: 912-***-****
*********@*****.***
Focused Surgical Technologist with 10 years of expertise in Main operating room and Day Surgery settings. Knowledgeable in day surgery and general surgery. Team leader in devising new programs and training employees on updated policies, protocols and new equipment. Enthusiastic to join rewarding organization focused on supporting growth and career progression.
Aseptic and sterilization techniques
Talented in minor surgery assistance
HIPAA proficiency
Personal and professional integrity
January 2017 to
Current
Liberty Regional Medical Center
Hinesville, GA
Surgical Technologist
Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste
Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures
Performed various tasks, which included assisting with reductions and administering pain injections
Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies
Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments
Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields
Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped the operating room with the appropriate tools, equipment and instruments
Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards
Trained 1 staff member on operating room procedures, infection control and over safety and functionality procedures
Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding
Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures using specialized machines
Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing
Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures
Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment
Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences
Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons Mentored and provided exceptional insight to a team of surgical technologists Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis Worked with internal departments and personnel to ensure availability of instruments and equipment
Adhered to infection control standards and reported any hazards Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms
Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools Oversaw inventory of specialty equipment and instrumentation inventories Cleaned and sterilized surgical sites and managed supply inventory and organization Provided on-call care at all times of day and night, seven days per week for 3 days consecutively in large hospital setting.
October 2007 to
November 2014
Laboratory Corp Of America Holdings
Denver, CO
Phlebotomist
Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination
Traveled to over 3 nursing facilities per week to collect blood and urine and stool specimens
Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs Treated blood-related chronic disorders by performing therapeutic phlebotomy Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws
Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup Used multiple electronic medical software, including Touch and LCM to conduct patient intakes and send correspondence
Prepared patients for examination by properly draping patients, obtaining vital signs, verifying referrals and taking detailed health history Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name Built trust and minimized patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures through communication skills
Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories, and measuring vital signs
Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self
Used Caviwipes and bleach to sterilize instruments and prepare between 4 and 6 exam rooms per day
Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples
Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
Conducted bleeding time tests and updated results into paper or electronic charts Interviewed patients and analyzed and documented medical records to update and file documents
Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture
Processed monthly reports for department performance Carefully selected, developed and retained qualified staff, as well as trained 10 new staff annually
Actively served on Utilization Review Committee by reviewing policies, patterns of providers and sanction processes
Monitored staffing patterns and nursing care hours for efficiency and made changes when necessary
Evaluated accuracy and compliance of all documentation and reports Cooperated with other health related agencies and organizations in community activities Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options
Provided on-call care at all times of day and night, seven days per week for 3 days consecutively in large hospital setting
Developed and arranged continuing education opportunities for all staff to increase knowledge and skills
Kept operations running smoothly and solved diverse problems by coordinating with customers, management and internal departments
Verified and entered necessary information such as demographics, results and insurance into the patient management system
Developed and supervised staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction Collected and processed copayments and out-of-pocket charges using LCM Greeted visitors and established the purpose of visit to ensure timely completion of check-in procedure
Worked with nurses and other clinical staff to process patients and direct to appropriate departments
Organized and led weekly personnel meetings with 5 team members Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation, training, staff education and development
Provided caring companionship to elderly and developmentally disabled patients Actively maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws and regulations
Tested patients' blood glucose levels
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records
December 2000 to
February 2006
SkyRidge Medical Center
LoneTree, CO
Surgical Technologist
Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures Oversaw inventory of specialty equipment and instrumentation inventories Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped the operating room with the appropriate tools, equipment and instruments
Trained 4 staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and over safety and functionality procedures
Mentored and provided exceptional insight to a team of surgical technologists Cleaned and sterilized surgical sites and managed supply inventory and organization Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields
Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms
Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards
Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery Worked with internal departments and personnel to ensure availability of instruments and equipment
Education and Training
Varying levels of management areas
Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste
Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures using specialized machines
Assisted the surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management Adhered to infection control standards and reported any hazards Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments
Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures
Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing
Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures
Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies
Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment
Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding
Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials Performed various tasks, which included assisting with reductions and administering pain injections
Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences
Provided on-call care at all times of day and night, seven days per week for 3 days consecutively in large hospital setting.
Southeast Technical College
Swainsboro, GA
Phlebotomy Some College (No Degree)
2000 Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA
Surgical Technology
Associate of Science
Southside Fire
Savannah, GA
Emergency Medical Technology Some College (No Degree) Assisting in opening a brand new hospital, with focus on operating room and lab
Contact this candidate