Nicole Anderson
Erie
Summary
Highly-skilled Certified Surgical Technologist with a proven track record of providing exceptional surgical assistance in a variety of medical procedures. Possess in-depth knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile techniques, along with excellent communication and teamwork skills. Dedicated to ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical process. Seeking to bring my expertise to a dynamic healthcare team to deliver high-quality care and support to patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CST OR Supply Tech
HCA Mountian Ridge Hospital
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Built surgical cases in accordance to BEST standards and policy in adherence to surgeons preference cards and Joint Commission standards.
- Ensured aseptic technique was followed to ensure cases and surgical supplies were not contaminated in accordance to BEST and Joint Commission standards
- Developed and implemented actionable improvements to increase inventory replenishment efficiency and reduce downtime.
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Coal Creek Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
- Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Good Samaritan Hospital
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted surgeons in over 700 surgeries.
- Experienced in General Surgery, Orthopedic, Neuro/Spine, Robotic/Laparoscopic, GYN, ENT, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Proficient in aseptic technique, setup, instrument knowledge and problem solving.
Driver/ Dispatcher
My Prime
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Coordinated daily routes and schedules for a fleet of drivers to ensure timely deliveries and pickups.
- Managed communication between drivers and customers to provide real-time updates on delivery status.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by efficiently resolving any route deviations or delivery issues.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Surgery
PIMA Medical Institute
04.2024
Skills
- General Surgery
- Orthopedic
- Neuro/Spine
- Robotic/Laparoscopic
- GYN
- ENT
- Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
- Aseptic technique
- Instrument knowledge
- Problem solving
- Detail Oriented
- Fast Learner
- Highly Focused
- Respectful Communicator
- Passionate Learner
- Demand forecasting
- Stock control
Certification
- National Certified Surgical Technologist, The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, 04/01/24
- BLS CPR/AED, American Heart Association, 07/01/23
- 100275139, Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, 03/01/24
- ST.0007478, DORA, 03/01/24
Timeline
CST OR Supply Tech
HCA Mountian Ridge Hospital
12.2024 - 05.2025
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Coal Creek Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center
09.2024 - 11.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
Good Samaritan Hospital
12.2023 - 07.2024
Driver/ Dispatcher
My Prime
10.2021 - 07.2023
Associates of Applied Science - Surgery
PIMA Medical Institute
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