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MELISSA FROST, CST

**** * **** ***** **** . Urbana, IL . 61802

Cell: 541-***-**** *****.*******.*@*****.***

Seek the Challenging Position of Certified Surgical Technologist

A highly skilled Certified Surgical Technologist with extensive experience

in assisting in cardiac, vascular, endovascular (hybrid), thoracic, heart

and lung transplants as well as general operations; helping to set up

operating room, preparing and transporting patients for surgery, adjusting

lights and equipment, passing instruments and other supplies to surgeons

and surgeon's assistants, holding retractors, cutting sutures, closing

wounds, and counting sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

Professional Experience

Advanced Aesthetics, Champaign, IL

2/2014 - 6/2014

(per diem/temporary, cosmetic surgery)

Cardiac Staffing, Little Rock, AR (cardiovascular staffing agency)

Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX

9/2013 - 12/2013

(13 weeks, CVOR)

Indiana University Health-Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN

8/2012 - 9/2013

Level One Trauma Center

Certified Surgical Technologist (CVOR)

McKenzie Willamette Medical Center, Springfield, OR

8/2011 - 8/2012

Certified Surgical Technologist (CVOR)

Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL

7/2007 - 4/2011

Level One Trauma Center

Certified Surgical Technologist (CVOR)

Assume responsibility for setting up and passing instruments, holding

retractors, assisting the surgeon, assisting with circulating duties as

necessary, and closing wounds.

Observe and maintain aseptic technique at all times.

Assist in preparing the operating room for procedure, obtaining needed

equipment and supplies.

Maintain working knowledge of assembly and function of surgical

instrumentation and equipment.

Accomplish required scrub following policy/procedure.

Assist with skin preparation and draping of patient.

Complete required sponge, needle and instrument counts following

policy/procedure.

Gown and glove members of the surgical team.

Anticipate the needs of equipment and instruments by the surgeon during an

operation utilizing physician preference cards.

Control the location of contaminated instruments and supplies to prevent

the spread of infection by properly utilizing the case cart system.

Handle and care for surgical specimens according to policy/procedure.

Report pertinent information regarding patient care to relief personnel.

Prepare the operating room for the next procedure by utilizing proper

cleaning techniques and return equipment to designated area.

Research information of surgical procedure as needed.

Take mandatory call as assigned.

Assist in transportation and positioning of patients, using good body

mechanics and proper technique.

Communicate with other departments to obtain items required, (x-ray, SPD,

Pathology, Nursing Units, etc.).

Plan, implement and evaluate personal/professional goals.

Assist with orientation of new personnel, provide in service programs as

directed, and attend continuing education on a regular basis.

Work scheduled hours yet flexible with schedule to meet the needs of the

department.

Maintain confidentiality of patient, family, physician and staff concerns.

Education and Professional Training

Surgical Technologist (ST)

Parkland College, Champaign, IL

AAS Surgical Technology Program (2006)

Honors

Phi Theta Kappa honor society

Certification

NBSTSA certified CST (2010)

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