SUELLEN LITTLEFIELD
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am looking for a challenging position that will allow me to grow personally and professionally. Anticipated career advancement will be achieved through excellent performance and merit. I am naturally highly motivated, believe in standards of excellence, and possess a strong work ethic. I am always striving to exceed expectations and set goals. As a dedicated, determined worker, my enthusiasm for learning new techniques and services only increases with time.
EDUCATION
United States Air Force 1989-1992
Senior Airman – Honorable Discharge
Certified Operating Room Technician – Surgical First Assistant and Operating Room Preceptor John Jay College of Criminal Justice 2002-2005
Undergraduate
Deans List 2005
SKILLS
Presently, I prepare and assist in all cases, I am able to cover any case with seamless integration. I am constantly on alert to identify and anticipate the needs for each individual surgery, constantly adjusting and “upgrading” service as I continue to learn the surgeon’s preferences. I utilize my time efficiently, am the ultimate multi-tasker, and consistently review and alter plans accordingly. In the operating room, I am able to utilize my imagination by effectively trouble shooting and solving issues that might arise. I let me interpersonal and communication skills work for me; I have the ability to maintain a clam operating room atmosphere for the surgeon and O.R. team. I am a consummate professional as well as a personable worker. I am able to comfortably and efficiently function in an operating room. I am technically proficient in a variety of surgical specialties, willing and eager to learn more. I have 32 years of experience from a number of different surgeons and medical institutions that have enhanced my knowledge of the intricacies of the surgical environment. I am a people person who takes pride in motivating others to accomplish task and achieve superior results. I am well respected by and influential amongst my peers. I am ready, able and eager to learn and use my experience to assist the team. I am repeatedly chosen to be the primary interface when working in challenging situations and procedures. EXPERIENCE
Kaiser Permanente, Sacramento, CA 2018-2024
Jude Damolo, Supervisor OR Manager 443-***-****
Sutter General Medical Center, Sacramento, CA 2015-2018 Sutter Roseville Hospital, Roseville, CA 2013-2015 Spinal Dimensions, Albany, NY 2009-2013
Service Representative
Specialized in DePuy/Synthes Spine (exclusive distributor for DePuy/Synthes Spinal implants) Surgical Outcomes, Austin, TX 2007-2009
Service Representative
Specialized in Depuy Spine (main implants) Also used all other varieties – K2M, Theiken, Spine Smith Implants
Utilized my skills as a certified surgical technician, I was able to scrub in and completely cover all aspects of covering my spinal cases as a representative for DePuy Brackenridge Medical Center, Austin, TX 2006-2007
Operating Room Technician
Specialized in Spine and Orthopedic Surgery
St. Vincent’s Hospital, New York City, NY 2003-2006 Operating Room Technician
Orthopedic and Cardiac Surgery
Specialized in Cardiac Surgery as a member of Cardiac Surgery Team Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York City NY 1998-2003 Operating Room Technician
Specialized in Urological and Liver Cancer surgery
Traveling O.R. Technician
U.C.S.F. Hospital and Medical Center, United States Air Force 1992-1998 Operating Room Technician
Traveler with Surgical Staff, Inc.
United States Air Force 1989-1992
Operating Room Technician
Extensive Surgical experience in various operations including Trauma
As Operating Room Preceptor, instructed new O.R. Technicians and Nursing Graduates in O.R. sterile and surgical techniques
Supervised First and Second Class Airmen in the O.R. and Center Sterile Supply