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Raven Brimmer

La Place

Summary

Dynamic Surgical Technologist with proven expertise at Ochsner Medical Center, excelling in infection control and aseptic techniques. Enhanced surgical outcomes through proactive support and efficient instrument management. Recognized for critical thinking and adaptability in high-pressure environments, ensuring patient safety and optimal surgical workflows. Certified in CPR/AED, committed to excellence in patient care. I also went on a mission trip with one of the surgeons at my facility in which I work to Guatemala to assist with healthcare needs.

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Ochsner Medical Center
  • Maintained high infection control standards to ensure patient safety.
  • Prepared operating rooms with necessary instruments for efficient surgical setups.
  • Minimized infection risks by adhering to aseptic techniques during equipment handling.
  • Supported surgeons in complex procedures, enhancing patient outcomes and reducing recovery times.
  • Anticipated surgeon needs, increasing efficiency during surgeries through timely assistance.
  • Coordinated daily workflow with operating room staff for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Conducted inventory management for surgical supplies, ensuring optimal stock levels.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in high-pressure situations, maintaining professionalism under stress.

Education

Associate of Science in Surgical Technology

Herring University
New Orleans, LA
08.2016

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Sterile technique proficiency
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Surgical assistance
  • Equipment set up
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Basic life support
  • Pre- and post-surgical counts
  • Safe sharps disposal
  • Patient preparation
  • Infection control protocols
  • Leadership qualities
  • Workplace safety
  • Wound dressing
  • OB/GYN procedures
  • Specimen collection
  • Biohazardous waste disposal
  • Pre-surgical preparation
  • Wound closure techniques
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Transporting patients
  • Preoperative preparation
  • Supply management
  • Safety protocols expertise
  • Suturing
  • Patient positioning expertise
  • Patient transportation
  • Preoperative checklists
  • Medication administration
  • Administering medications
  • Electronic charting
  • Hospital Pre-screenings
  • Surgical equipment handling
  • Organizational growth
  • Patient safety
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Safety protocols
  • Physical stamina
  • Inventory management
  • Equipment management
  • Surgical procedures
  • Anatomy
  • Staff education
  • Surgical gowning
  • Operating room procedures
  • Biological specimen collection
  • Sterile processing support
  • Nursing support
  • Instrument preparation
  • Suturing wounds
  • Safely disposing of needles
  • Aseptic and sterilization techniques
  • Disposing of biohazardous waste
  • HIPAA proficiency
  • Surgical instrumentation
  • Scrub assistance
  • Surgical counts
  • Postoperative care
  • Surgical site preparation
  • Collecting medical specimens
  • Intra-operative assistance
  • Electronic medical records management
  • Sterile field management
  • OR preparation
  • Equipment set up and operation
  • Preparing for surgeries
  • Dressing wounds
  • Passing surgical tools
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Sterile field preparation
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Patient positioning
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Equipment operation
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Team building
  • Infection control
  • Surgical technologist (CST)
  • Restocking inventory
  • Certified surgical technologist (CST)
  • Wound dressing techniques
  • Surgical technologist
  • Arthroscopic joint surgery
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Specimen preparation
  • Multitasking
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
  • Time management
  • Surgical technologist (TS-c)
  • CPR/AED
  • Excellent communication

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Ochsner Medical Center

Associate of Science in Surgical Technology

Herring University
Raven Brimmer