Sandy Howard

Surgical hand wash, don gown and gloves, set up sterile field for surgery having all supplies and instrumentation needed. Following preference cards, assisting doctors in surgery. Anticipating what’s needed next. Doing general, laparoscopic, hand and foot, ortho, ent, gyn, cases

• Assisted surgical teams in preparing and maintaining sterile environments.
• Operated surgical instruments and equipment during procedures.
• Collaborated with nurses to ensure efficient patient care.
• Prepared and organized surgical trays according to specific procedures.
• Educated new staff on safety protocols and operating procedures.
• Participated in quality assurance activities to ensure compliance standards.
• Communicated effectively with multidisciplinary teams during surgeries.
• Performed scrub duties, including instrumentation setup and passing instruments to the surgeon during procedures.
• Prepared operating room for surgical procedures by setting up equipment such as lights, suction apparatus, and sterile drapes.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to OR performance.
• Set up sterile field according to established protocols and aseptic techniques.
• Conducted periodic rounds within the operating room suites ensuring that they are clean, organized, stocked appropriately and free from potential hazards.
• Observed principles of asepsis at all times while performing duties within the OR suite.
• Provided assistance to surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and responding quickly with appropriate action or materials.
• Followed safety guidelines when transporting patients from one location to another using proper body mechanics and lifting techniques.
• Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
• Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.

• Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
• Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools and supplies.
• Maintained sterile field and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
• Organized and labeled surgical instruments for efficient access during procedures.
• Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure patient readiness for surgery.
• Participated in maintaining cleanliness and organization of the operating room.
• Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
• Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
• Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
• Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
• Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
• Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
• Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
• Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.

• Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
• Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools and supplies.
• Maintained sterile field and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
• Organized and labeled surgical instruments for efficient access during procedures.
• Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure patient readiness for surgery.
• Adhered to infection control standards to promote patient safety during surgeries.
• Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
• Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
• Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
• Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
• Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
• Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
• Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.

• Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
• Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools and supplies.
• Maintained sterile field and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
• Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure patient readiness for surgery.
• Organized and labeled surgical instruments for efficient access during procedures.
• Participated in maintaining cleanliness and organization of the operating room.
• Adhered to infection control standards to promote patient safety during surgeries.
• Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
• Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
• Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
• Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
• Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
• Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
• Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.

• Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
• Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools and supplies.
• Maintained sterile field and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
• Organized and labeled surgical instruments for efficient access during procedures.
• Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure patient readiness for surgery.
• Monitored inventory levels of surgical supplies and reported shortages promptly.
• Participated in maintaining cleanliness and organization of the operating room.
• Adhered to infection control standards to promote patient safety during surgeries.
• Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
• Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
• Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
• Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
• Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
• Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
• Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.

• Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
• Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools and supplies.
• Maintained sterile field and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
• Organized and labeled surgical instruments for efficient access during procedures.
• Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure patient readiness for surgery.
• Monitored inventory levels of surgical supplies and reported shortages promptly.
• Participated in maintaining cleanliness and organization of the operating room.
• Adhered to infection control standards to promote patient safety during surgeries.
• Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
• Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
• Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
• Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
• Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
• Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
• Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.

• Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
• Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools and supplies.
• Maintained sterile field and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
• Organized and labeled surgical instruments for efficient access during procedures.
• Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure patient readiness for surgery.
• Monitored inventory levels of surgical supplies and reported shortages promptly.
• Participated in maintaining cleanliness and organization of the operating room.
• Adhered to infection control standards to promote patient safety during surgeries.
• Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
• Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
• Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
• Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
• Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
• Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
• Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
• Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
• Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
• Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
• Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.

• Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
• Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools and supplies.
• Maintained sterile field and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
• Organized and labeled surgical instruments for efficient access during procedures.
• Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure patient readiness for surgery.
• Monitored inventory levels of surgical supplies and reported shortages promptly.
• Adhered to infection control standards to promote patient safety during surgeries.
• Participated in maintaining cleanliness and organization of the operating room.
• Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
• Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
• Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
• Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
• Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
• Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
• Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
• Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
• Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
• Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.