Surgical Technologist Certified

KIM GRAVES

**** * ******* *** #** Valley Stream, NY 11580 ************@*****.*** 718-***-****

OBJECTIVE

An organized, goal- oriented surgical technologist seeking a position in a reputed hospital where I can utilize my professional skills. Immensely talented Surgical Technologist with extensive experience in assisting surgeons, setting up operating room & equipment’s. Fully Vaccinated with Flu shot.

EXPERIENCE

KINGS COUNTY HOSPITAL

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist 2/22 – Present

• Heavy Orthopedic, Neuro, Vascular, ENT, Urology, Lap/ Open, Spine and General Surgeries

• Specialize in Trauma

• Participating in pre-incision “Time Out” and “Post Procedure “Sign Out” and performing interventions necessary to ensure that the patient’s procedure is performed on the correct site, side, and level

• Performing accounting procedures in concert with RN circulator, to protect the patient from unintended retained surgical items

BROOKDALE HOSPITAL

Certified Surgical Technologist 12/08 - Present

• Assist in multi surgeries as well as prepping, draping and dressing in surgeries • Responsible for preparing the operation room prior to the operation and verify the necessary supplies • Provide instruments to surgeons and anticipating the need and surgeon preference during operation procedure • Specialize in Trauma, Emergency cases, Neurology, Heavy orthopedic, Vascular, ENT, Urology and General Surgeries

BROOKDALE HOSPITAL

Certified Nursing Assistant 09/03 – 04/08

• Assisted patients in daily care in the Respiratory and Trachea Division • Assisting patients with mobility needs, transferring them from wheelchair to bed

WYCOFF MEDICAL CENTER Intern 02/08 – 04/08

• Assist with Lap choles, GYN, Ortho, Podiatry, Vascular, Urology, dental, ENT and General Surgeries

BROOKLYN HOSPITAL Intern 04/09 – 06/09

• Assist with ENT, Cryoscopy Retrograde, GYN, Dental, Laparoscopy, Gastric, Bypass, Tracheotomy, Vascular, Appendectomy and General Surgeries

EDUCATION

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY

Surgical Technologist National Certificate

ANNE BLUE HEALTH CARE CERTIFICATE

PCA, HHA, Infection Control OSHA Fire Safety

GED York College

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