KIMBERLY GRIFFIN

Joelton, TN *****

615-***-****

adoe7x@r.postjobfree.com

Focused Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant, well versed in wide range of Ob/GYN procedures. Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Board certified by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Surgical counts

Equipment set up and operation

Electronic medical records management

Aseptic and sterilization techniques

Transporting patients

Workplace safety

Collecting medical specimens

Preparing for surgeries

Suturing wounds

Dressing wounds

HIPAA proficiency

Quality assurance controls

Passing surgical tools

OB/GYN procedures

Safely disposing of needles

Customer service

01/2020 to Current

CENTENNIAL WOMEN'S HOSPITAL

Nashville, TN

Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant

Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures, in Labor & Delivery. Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.

Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding. Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools. Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.

11/2017 to 12/2019

VANDERBILT MEDICAL CENTER

Nashville, TN

Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant

Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.

Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields. Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding. Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis. Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments. Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.

Adhered to infection control standards and reported any hazards. 10/2016 to 11/2017

SAINT THOMAS SURGERY CENTER MIDTOWN

Nashville, TN

Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant

Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.

Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures. Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures. Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.

Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields. Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding. Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools. SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

04/2004 to 10/2016

SAINT THOMAS MIDTOWN HOSPITAL

Nashville, TN

Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant

Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.

Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures. Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures. Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis. Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools. Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments. Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons. Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.

09/1999 to 05/2005

BAPTIST NORTH TOWER WOMEN'S HOSPITAL

Nashville, TN

Certified Surgical Technologist

Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.

Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures. Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.

Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures. Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.

Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis. Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments. Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.

10/2000 to 10/2002

SKYLINE MEDICAL CENTER L&D

Nashville, TN

Certified Surgical Technologist

Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.

Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures. Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.

Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures. Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis. 12/1997 to 09/1999

CENTENNIAL SURGERY CENTER

Nashville, TN

Certified Surgical Technologist

Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.

Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures. Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.

Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures. Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.

Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis. Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons. Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.

06/1995 to 12/1997

NASHVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Madison, TN

Certified Surgical Technologist

Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.

Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures. Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.

Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures. Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis. 05/1994 to 06/1995

MIDDLE TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER WOMEN'S PAVILLION

Murfreesboro, TN

Certified Surgical Technologist

Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.

Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures. Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.

Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures. Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis. 06/1992 to 07/1993

VANDERBILT MEDICAL CENTER

Nashville, TN

Surgical Technologist

Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments. Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.

Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures. CERTIFICATE : SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY 06/1992

Nashville State Community College, Nashville, TN

CERTIFICATE : SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTING 02/2007

Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting, Nashville, TN EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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