Certified Surgical Technologist

Vania Carr

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Qualification Summary:

As a Certified Surgical First Assist, I am looking to further my career and put my valuable skills to work, as well as an opportunity to gain new experience. With 20 years experience as a CST in the healthcare field, I excel in environments that demand strong organizational, technical and interpersonal skills in a wide variety of surgical specialties. Detail oriented self-starter that excels in completing projects with minimal supervision and can multi-task effectively. I have also had the opportunity to work outside the usual position in surgery to excel in other levels of the medical field such as:

Experienced Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) 20 years

Skilled in a large variety of surgeries including (General, Ortho, Plastics, ENT, GYN, Neuro with Spine experience and Davinci Xi Robot)

Mentoring CST students and new employees

Experience as a First Assist for many types of surgical cases.

Consulting and Sales of Medical Procedures

Office Administration

Excellent Customer Service

Efficient with Electronic Medical Records Systems

Ordering and Inventory Management

Marketing and Promotional Projects

Patient Care and Education Services

Certified to operate and provide maintenance of multiple Medical Laser equipment Models

Education:

-Certified Surgical First Assist 2024

Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting Nashville, TN

-Associate Degree Applied Sciences (CST) 2004 AAS Graduate

Renton Technical College Renton, WA

-High School Diploma 1997

Russell High School Russell, KY

Clinical Experience Highlights:

Med US 2022- Present

Certified Surgical Technologist in charge of creating, organizing and maintaining a sterile field during all surgical cases performed in the OR. Responsible for extensive knowledge of all surgical specialties such as Davinci Xi, Gyn, Ortho, Neuro, General and Plastic Surgeries. Assisting and anticipation Surgeons needs during cases. Assisted in homeostasis and retraction during surgery. Maintained a neat and organized sterile field and kept track and count of all instruments, sponges and needles. Handled and labeled surgical specimens to send to Pathology. Assisted in transport of patient after surgery and turning OR rooms over for following cases.

Ultimate Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery 2017- 2022

Worked in Office and OSC as a CST. Organization and set up of surgical instrumentation prior to many different surgical specialties. Carefully maintained sterile field in surgery through set up to break down in Operating Room. Passed appropriate instrumentation during surgery anticipation the surgeon’s needs. Assisted in homeostasis and retraction during surgery. Maintained a neat and organized sterile field and kept track and count of all instruments, sponges and needles. Handled and labeled surgical specimens to send to Pathology. Assisted in transport of patient after surgery and turning OR rooms over for following cases. Performed many Facial Laser Resurfacing Procedures in an office setting.

Three Cables Surgery Center 2014-Present (PRN)

Certified Surgical Technologist in charge of creating, organizing and maintaining a sterile field during all surgical cases performed in the OR. Responsible for extensive knowledge of all surgical specialties such as Ortho, ENT and Plastic Surgeries. Assisting and anticipation Surgeon’s needs during cases.

VA Medical Center 2012-2014

Certified Surgical Technologist in charge of creating, organizing and maintaining a sterile field during all surgical cases performed in the OR. Responsible for extensive knowledge of all surgical specialties such as Vascular, Ortho, Neuro, General and Plastic Surgeries. Assisting and anticipation Surgeons needs during cases.

Ashland Plastic Surgery & KDMC Medical Specialties ENT (Surgical Technologist and Office Administration) 2007- 2012

As well as performing all duties as a Surgical Technologist in the OR, I was a First Assist in Surgery and sutured, retracted and assisted surgeon in numerous surgical procedures. Stocking, inventory, maintenance and sterilization of equipment used in OR. Training of new staff as needed in the OR and/or Office. I also assisted in patient care outside the OR, removing sutures, drains and wound dressings. Performed office administration duties including surgery scheduling, ordering supplies, Pre authorizing surgery with Insurance companies, as well as other office duties including office administration. Experience in an office management role in the absence of the Office Manager. Working alongside an Audiologist and ENT surgeon with patients with hearing problems. Completed several marketing tasks independently that generated new consumers to the business.

Ageless Aesthetics Medical Spa 2007 – 2011 ( Certified Laser Technician)

Performed Laser procedures, such as, Laser Hair Removal, Sublative Skin Resurfacing and Skin Tightening in a medical spa setting. Removal of skin irregularities such as skin tags and large moles. In charge of Consulting patients, Sales, and Marketing to all clients interested in Laser procedures. Organized and attended several industry seminars for marketing and public education purposes. Trained in Visia technology, Syneron/Candela laser models, Lam-Probe Machine and more.

Hair Transplant Seattle 2004 – 2007 (Surgical Technologist)

Assisted in all surgical procedures including, harvesting, dissecting and placing hair grafts in OR. Patient care and education during surgical procedures. Inventory and Organization of OR as well as sterilizing instrumentation between surgeries and maintain surgical equipment.

Swedish Medical Center May 2004 - December 2004 (Externship)

Worked in OR and OSC as an extern aside a mentor. Organization and set up of surgical instrumentation prior to many different surgical specialties. Carefully maintained sterile field in surgery through set up to break down in Operating Room. Passed appropriate instrumentation during surgery anticipation the surgeon’s needs. Assisted in homeostasis and retraction during surgery. Maintained a neat and organized sterile field and kept track and count of all instruments, sponges and needles. Handled and labeled surgical specimens to send to Pathology. Assisted in transport of patient after surgery and turning OR rooms over for following cases.

Certifications:

Certified Surgical First Assist CSFA 2024

Certified Surgical Technologist 2004- Present

Certified Laser Specialist (Sciton Lasers) 2021-Present

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