Karlette N. Simpson

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Professional Summary

Knowledgeable Certified Surgical Tech with 15 years of experience and expertise in setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and handling wide range of instruments and equipment during procedures. Ready to take next career step in Certified Surgical Tech role.

Skills

Coordination

Customer and Personal Service

English Language

Active Listening

Active Learning

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Judgment and Decision Making

Computers and Electronics

Clerical

Work History

Certified Cardiovascular Surgical Tech, 9/2022 to 9/2023

Fastaff US Nursing (Methodist Houston Hospital West) – Katy, Tx

Facilitates teamwork by anticipating the need for assistance and responding positively to requests for assistance

This position works independently, exercising sound judgement, and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse or surgeon

This position is responsible for assigned non-nursing functions and practices relationship-centered care in concert with Houston Methodist values

Promotes a positive work environment that actively assists inter professional health care team to achieve optimal department results

Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement

Maintains and accurately communicates updates for surgeon preference cards within the applicable service line

Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and nursing staff by passing instruments and supplies for surgical procedures, performing competently the role of the surgical technologist in the provision of surgical assistance during a variety of surgical procedures including but not limited to: orthopedics, gynecology, general, ENT, ophthalmology, urology, CV, spine, neurology, oral/maxillofacial, and minimally invasive procedures

Certified Cardiovascular Surgical Tech, 07/2022 to 9/2022

Aya Healthcare (Clear Lake Regional Medical Center)- Webster, TX

You was assigned to the Operating Room to assist physicians with instruments during the surgical procedure.

Responsible for meeting Standards of Practice, managing supplies and equipment, and participates in maintaining proper inventory on all instruments in the department.

Responsible for coordinating instrumentation and surgical supplies, and assisting in surgical suite preparation for a variety of surgical cases; including but not limited to trauma.

Have knowledge of aseptic technique, sterile environments, instrument care and handling.

Have the ability to work as a team player and meet the needs of the surgical team.

Certified Surgical Tech, 03/2022 to 6/2022

American Mobile Nursing (The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center) – Houston, TX

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Assists in preparing operating rooms for a variety of surgical procedure

Uses aseptic technique, sets up tables and trays, lays out instruments, syringes, sutures, needles and other supplies

Opens operative packs, counts sponges and prepares sutures

Gloves and gowns surgical team to include assisting the surgeon in draping the patient

Anticipates surgeon's needs and gives appropriate instruments and equipment to the surgeon

Cleans table and cares for instruments after completion of surgery EDUCATION

Certified Cardiovascular Surgical Tech, 09/2021 to 12/2021

Aya Healthcare (University of New Mexico Hospital)- Albuqueque, NM

Assist in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients. Function as a member of the sterile team in donning gown and gloves, creating and maintaining a sterile field, and issuing instruments to surgeons. Act as a preceptor, and provide service coordination.

Certified Cardiovascular Surgical Tech, 03/2021 to 09/2021

American Mobile Healthcare (Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital Harris Health)- Houston, Tx

Position is responsible for providing expert perioperative patient care through the use of equipment and instrumentation. Position functions as a scrub assistant to the physician performing operative and/or invasive procedures. Works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and as outlined in the Surgical Technologist Skills Inventory; uses knowledge/expertise to act as a role model and resource for other staff.

Certified Cardiovascular Surgical Tech, 03/2019 to 02/2021

Memorial Hermann Healthcare System – Houston, TX

Provides support for readiness and flow of cases to facilitate overall functioning of the unit, performing assigned duties as needed.

Verifies functioning and adequate availability of supplies/instruments/equipment prior to the surgical procedure as indicated by the surgeon's preference card and other available resources; demonstrates the application of the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner that provides for optimal patient care in the OR.

Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

Other duties as assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

Certified Surgical Technologist, 03/2018 to 03/2019

St. Joseph Medical Center – Houston, TX

Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.

Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools, including retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigation equipment.

Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.

Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.

Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.

Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.

Cleaned, restocked and set up surgical suites.

Certified Surgical Technologist, 06/2017 to 03/2018

American Mobile Healthcare (St. Luke CHI Medical Center ) – Houston, TX

Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.

Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.

Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.

Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.

Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.

Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.

Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.

Created unobstructed operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.

Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.

Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.

Skillfully developed departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures.

Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.

Surgical Technologist, 07/2015 to 06/2017

Altus/Westside Surgical Hospital – Houston, Tx

Knowledge of equipment and instrumentation used in Plastics, General surgery, GYN, Orthopedics, Urology and Ophthalmology.

Assists surgeons and nurses with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique, and surgical procedures in the operating room.

Prepare tissue and other specimens for lab analysis.

Maintain the inventory of sterile surgical supplies to ensure their immediate availability.

Prepare the operating room for surgery by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment; obtains special supplies indicated by physician.

Follow procedures for pre and post-operative accounting of sharps, sponges and instruments used in the surgical set up.

Sterilization of equipment by following the proper sterilization policy and procedures.

May assist with the completion of patient records and other required medical forms.

Performs related responsibilities as required.

Surgical Technologist, 09/2012 to 07/2015

United Surgical Partners (Memorial Hermann Northwest) – Houston, Tx

Responsible for the scrub activities related to the care of the patient experiencing an operative or other invasive procedure in an ambulatory surgical center.

Working closely with the OR team in the care of adult & pediatric patients undergoing outpatient Podiatry, General Surgery, GI/Endoscopy, Orthopedic and Ophthalmology procedures.

Responsible for sterile processing on occasion.

Strongly responsible for the care & processing of flexible endoscopes.

Surgical Technologist, 07/2009 to 09/2012

University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, Tx

Assist in setting up the Surgical Operating room with appropriate instruments and supplies.

Scrub in prescribed manner and wears sterile gown and gloves.

Take sponge, needle, and instrument count.

Assist in skin preparation and draping of patient.

Hand the physician instruments required during surgery.

Assist with postoperative dressings.

Help transfer patients to and from the operating table to the stretcher.

Assist in cleaning Surgical Operating Suite in preparation for the next operation.

Adheres to internal controls established for department.

Performs related duties as required.

Sterile Processing Tech II, 05/2009 to 07/2009

University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, Tx

Receive, sort, decontaminate, examine and sterilize surgical instruments.

Assist with inventory and maintain designated levels of sterile and nonsterile supplies for the hospital and clinics.

Competently perform routine and advanced technical procedures/skills used in all department workstations.

Practice proper infection control measures and body mechanics.

Assist with orientation and clinical education of new personnel, perioperative nursing staff and students.

Respect and support patient/family rights.

Practice positive guest and peer relations.

Participate in and support continuous quality improvement activities at the unit level.

Demonstrate acceptable productivity and practice cost containment.

Function as an interdependent and supportive team member.

Pay attention to details.

Outpatient Services Associate, 11/2004 to 01/2006

Coast Surgery Center – San Diego, Ca

Provide high level customer service in all interactions.

Apply the policies of the clinical entity to schedule appointments.

Preregister patients by obtaining patient demographics and insurance information.

Verify patient accounts and insurance at every encounter.

Collect all appropriate payments at time of visit.

Answer calls, maintain positive working relationship and coordinate activities with all customers in alignment with CSC core values.

Prepare paperwork/chart for patients visit.

Fully disposition each patient within the designated timeline.

Transporter I, 11/2001 to 03/2004

University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, Tx

Lift patients onto and from bed.

Transport patients to hospital areas.

Assist patients with walking.

Clean equipment such as stretchers and wheelchairs.

Distribute equipment to stations and/or remove such equipment when not in use.

Assist nursing personnel with problem patients.

Transport routine and laboratory specimens requested to the appropriate labs/departments.

Education

Surgical Technology Certification

Galveston College - Galveston, TX

Completion of the Surgical Technology accredited program with demonstrations of knowledge and practice of perioperative patient care, the ability to perform independently in the first scrub role. Also verifies functioning and adequate availability of supplies, instruments, and equipment prior to the surgical procedures that are indicated by the surgeon preference and demonstrating the ability to maintain and practice the principles of sterility and aspect technique for the optimal patient care in the operating room.

References

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