Surgical Technologist Bravo

JODY L. BRAVO

**** *. ***** ******, **** *SW, Orland Park, IL 60462 / 708-***-**** / **********@*****.*** SUMMARY

Seasoned certified surgical technologist with more than sixteen (16) years of success in supporting surgeons during a wide range of surgical procedures, including dental implants, biopsies and jaw fractures. Proficient in quickly setting up and breaking down surgical suites for assigned cases to sustain patient flows. Well versed in setting up operating rooms, preparing patients for surgery, collecting tissues for lab analysis and assisting surgeons during procedures. Adept at maintaining patients charts using Softdent software. Experience

Orland Park Dental Specialist -- Orland Park, IL August 2015 - June 2018 Certified Surgical Technologist

● Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.

● Set-up equipment, tools, and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeon's' preference cards.

● Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.

● Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.

● Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.

● Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.

● Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures using specialized machines.

● Used retractors, sponges, suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.

● Frequently commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of patients.

● Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.

● Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Southwest Oral Surgeons Oak Lawn IL. April 2002 - July 2015 Certified Surgical Technologist

● Set and managed patient appointment schedules using .

● Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

● Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared them for exams.

● Greeted visitors and established the purpose of their visit to ensure timely completion of check-in procedures.

● Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.

● Set-up equipment, tools, and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeon's' preference cards.

● Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.

● Used retractors, sponges, suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.

● Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.

● Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Education

Evergreen Park High School

Evergreen Park IL. June 1985

High School Diploma

Illinois State University Chicago IL. June 2003

Certification in Oral Surgery

Dr. William Flick, DDS,MPH.

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