Chelsea Krahl
Sacramento
Summary
Accomplished Surgical Technologist with proven expertise in sterile technique proficiency and leadership, honed at Sierra Nevada. Excelled in setting up operating rooms, ensuring optimal patient outcomes, and mentoring new technologists. Meticulous scrub excited to bring 18 year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Greater Sacramento surgery center
Sacramento, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Prepared surgical instruments and sterile supplies for various procedures.
- Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools promptly.
- Maintained a sterile environment by following infection control protocols.
Surgical Technologist
Mercy Hospital Folsom
Folsom
05.2024 - Current
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
Surgical Technologist
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
Grass Valley
07.2006 - 05.2024
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
- Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
- Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
Education
AA - Surgical Technology
High Tech Institute
Sacramento, CA05.2006
Skills
Total joints
Ortho trauma
Podiatry
Gyn
DaVinci robot
Plastics
Dental
General
Urology
Endoscopy
- Sterile Technique Proficiency
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Leadership Qualities
- Wound Dressing
BLS
- BLS CPR certified
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Greater Sacramento surgery center
11.2024 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Mercy Hospital Folsom
05.2024 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
07.2006 - 05.2024
AA - Surgical Technology
High Tech Institute