Team member for the Joint Replacement Center of Excellence. Performs first scrub role on core cases of assigned services. Assists in all aspects of surgery, including General, Vascular, Plastics, and Gynecology.

Principal Owner operating orthopedic implants company specializing in the Total Joint Replacement market.Maintained a surgeon/patient focus with a goal of improved operative Procedures and patient outcomes leading to an improved quality of life.

Demonstrates independent functioning and proficiency in the scrub role in complex cases in assigned area as well as maintaining competency in other specialties.Adjust approach to cases through recognition of patterns in specific clinical situations based upon an acquired body of knowledge and clinical experience.Displays the ability to troubleshoot changing situations.Calmly guides less experienced staff through difficult situations.Serve as an Orientation assistant for new personnel.Viewed by staff as a clinical resource that is accessible and approachable.

Assisted surgical team before, during and after surgery.Placed equipment and supplies in operating room.Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.Held retractors, cut sutures and performed other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.

Performs first scrub role on core cases of assigned services. Directly assists the surgeon by passing sterile instruments and supplies at the sterile field.Demonstrates ability to anticipate surgeon's requests on core cases of assigned services, expediting the progress of surgery and improving patient outcomes.Is responsible with the RN for countable items at the field.Understand uses instrumentation/equipment properly, considering the maintenance, safety and availability.

Duties include planning and coordination of daily activities. Rendered first aid, such as bandaging, splinting and administering oxygen.Trained and managed the Ambulance Platoon and achieved significant improvements in their productivity.