Stephanie MacNichols
Sebastopol
Summary
Surgical Technologist skilled in surgical instrumentation and patient care processes. Adept at fostering team collaboration and enhancing operational efficiency, with a strong emphasis on patient safety and well-being, drawing on a solid foundation of experience in various healthcare roles.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Providence Saint Joseph
Santa Rosa
07.2023 - Current
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and supplies.
- Prepared surgical equipment and ensured functionality before operations.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organized instruments according to surgeons' preference cards.
- Monitored surgical supply levels and initiated timely reorders to ensure availability during procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards.
- Facilitated effective communication among surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs to enhance collaboration in the OR.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to optimize patient care processes.
- Educated new staff on surgical procedures and equipment usage.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to ensure immediate access to retractors and suctioning equipment during surgeries.
- Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
Admissions
Santa Rosa Post Acute
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Reviewed admissions requests, confirming patient eligibility for post-acute care to facilitate timely care access.
- Verified insurance information for prospective patients, ensuring coverage to streamline admissions process.
- Entered medical parameters and medication orders into system for incoming patients.
- Set up rooms and greeted incoming patients, creating a welcoming environment that enhances patient experience.
Patient Ambassador/Community Engagement Liaison
Sonoma Specialty Hospital
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Facilitated telehealth appointments, enhancing patient access to care.
- Coordinated meetings between providers and families to align on patient needs and care plans.
- Collaborated with quality department to resolve patient/family complaints, enhancing overall satisfaction.
- Partnered with social worker and hospital psychologist to assess patient/family requirements.
- Managed patient belongings during hospitalization and upon discharge.
- Cross-trained in patient access to support admissions processes.
- Reviewed DRGs with case management team to ensure proactive discharge planning.
- Created marketing presentations to showcase facility services to external partners, fostering community engagement.
Education
Surgical Technician -
Dignity College of Healthcare
Online 11-2023
Cosmetology -
Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty College
Santa Rosa, CA06-2011
ADN - prerequisites
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CASkills
- Surgical instrumentation expertise
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Patient care coordination
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Basic life support certification
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Time management
- Detail-oriented
- Commitment to education
- Ethical practice
- Motivational leadership
- Basic life support certification
References
- Heidy Torres, Manager of Case Management and Hospital Liaisons, 707-327-5630, heidykirsch@aol.com
- Ricardo Bautista, COO of Sonoma Specialty Hospital, 925-270-8131, ricky@sonomaspecialty.org
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Providence Saint Joseph
07.2023 - Current
Admissions
Santa Rosa Post Acute
06.2021 - 09.2021
Patient Ambassador/Community Engagement Liaison
Sonoma Specialty Hospital
10.2020 - 06.2021
Surgical Technician -
Dignity College of Healthcare
Cosmetology -
Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty College
ADN - prerequisites
Santa Rosa Junior College