Athena Shelley
Saltillo
Summary
Hardworking and reliable individual focused on going above and beyond to support the team and take great care of my patients. Trained in orthopedics and offering top-notch trauma abilities. Motivated to continue to learn and grow as surgical professional.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Assistant
Gateway Regional Medical Center
Granite City, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by preparing instruments and equipment for optimal efficiency.
- Maintained sterile environment by adhering to infection control protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure smooth workflow and timely patient care delivery.
- Trained new surgical assistants on best practices and operational procedures to enhance team effectiveness.
Surgical First Assistant
Rapidstaff Healthcare Staffing
Sacramento, CA
10.2019 - Current
- 11/19-12/19 Queen of the Valley Hospital Napa, CA
- 07/20-08/20 Kaiser Permanente Hospital Santa Rosa, CA
Surgical First Assistant
Flexcare Medical Staffing
Roseville, California
02.2019 - Current
- 3/19-6/19 OSF St. Joseph Hospital Bloomington, IL
- 8/19-11/19 Yale New Haven Hospital New Haven, Conn
- 10/20-1/21 Grandview Medical Center Birmingham, AL
Surgical First Assistant
Specialty Orthopedic Group
Tupelo, MS
03.2016 - 02.2019
- Communicated new orders, change in patient's condition, and concerns with team.
- Performed patient pre-op and post-op instruction and care such as removing dressings, administering pain medications, and removing staples.
- Coordinated and participated in positioning of patients using body stabilizing equipment and protective padding to provide appropriate exposure for procedures.
- Checked before procedures to determine availability of necessary equipment and supplies.
- Assisted surgeon with tying off and coagulation of vessels during procedures.
- Closed patient's subcutaneous, fascia, and skin layers and applied sterile wound dressing after procedures.
- Prepared and applied sterile dressings post operatively to promote healing, protect, and reduce chance of infection.
- Interacted with patient for comfort, safety, and satisfaction with service.
Surgical Technologist
North Mississippi Health Services
Tupelo, MS
02.2004 - 03.2016
- Gathered necessary surgical supplies and equipment for [Type] surgeries according to surgeon's prepared cards.
- Set up and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures by properly scrubbing personnel, sterilizing equipment and instruments, and disinfecting patients' skin with antiseptic wipes.
- Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants to maintain sterility for procedures.
- Counted sponges, needles, and instruments pre-operatively and intra-operatively with circulating nurse.
- Handed medical tools and equipment to physician during operation procedures.
- Cleaned and dressed patient incisions after surgical procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Itawamba Community College
Tupelo, MSSurgical Assisting
Royal Academy Of Surgical Assisting
Aurora, ColoradoSkills
- Support Surgeons
- Manage Surgical Field
- Prepare Incision Sites
- ACLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- Ortho Trauma Trained
- Plastic Surgery
- ENT Surgery
- Clinical Experience
Certification
BLS
Languages
English
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
Gateway Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Surgical First Assistant
Rapidstaff Healthcare Staffing
10.2019 - Current
Surgical First Assistant
Flexcare Medical Staffing
02.2019 - Current
Surgical First Assistant
Specialty Orthopedic Group
03.2016 - 02.2019
Surgical Technologist
North Mississippi Health Services
02.2004 - 03.2016
Surgical Assisting
Royal Academy Of Surgical Assisting
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Itawamba Community College