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Assists surgeons as directed and anticipates their needs as the surgery progresses. Competent in General, Vascular, Orthopedic, GYN, and Neuro specialties. Responsible for surgical closures as directed by a physician. Provides post-op care, including administering local anesthetic and applying dressing to the patient during recovery. Responsible for upholding hospital policy during surgery. Responsible for maintaining a direct rapport with surgeons to help in ensuring efficiency and retention. Over fifteen years of experience in the surgical environment.

Responsible for aiding surgeons during operations and surgical procedures. Specialized in Open Heart Surgery, Orthopedics, Ortho/Spine, Trauma, General, Gynecological, Neuro/Spine, Urology, Organ Procurement, and Kidney Transplantation. Responsible for maintaining patient safety, up to date preference cards, and a safe and sterile surgical environment. Knowledgeable of the general flow of the Operating Room, including coordination with other departments.

Corpsman, U.S. Navy (2002 - 2010) Assisted in preventing and treating disease, disability, and injury using medical aid and preventive medicine procedures. While assigned to the U.S. Marine Corps, served as the sole medical provider. While assigned to field/operational units, performed tactical casualty combat care. Instructed medical and non-medical personnel in medical aid, self-aid, personal hygiene, and health records maintenance. Shock Trauma Platoon team leader. Independently conducted casualty evacuations while forward deployed. Promoted to Non-Commissioned Officer and assigned to various leadership roles during enlistment. Trained as a Surgical Technologist and a Field Medical Service Technician (Combat Medic). Performed specialized functions within the operational forces and clinical specialties under the Fleet Marine Force warfare designator. Honorably discharged.Supervisor, Ambulatory Surgery Center - Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (2008 - 2010)Supervised eight military service members and five civilian employees daily. Scheduled staff for daily assignments and duties by specialty and skill set. Maintained inventory for Gyn, Ortho, and ENT service instrumentation totaling over $400K. Assisted in coordinating quality care in over 8,000 surgical cases for civilians and active-duty service members. Department Education and Training Officer. Supervised the orientation of all new members of ASC personnel, including Surgical Services and Front Desk staff. Coordinated sterilizing over 500 sterile instrument sets used in patient care for four operating rooms and five specialty clinics monthly. Maintained 100% compliance with training for all ASC personnel. Maintained department budget of $300K per quarter. Supply officer holding clinic budget.