FAITH SWANN
Chesapeake
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 25 years' experience in hospital settings. Well-versed in Robotic surgery, total joint replacement, general surgery, plastic surgery, Vascular surgery and all other surgical procedures. Proven leader and instrumental in developing new total joint replacement programs and educating staff on new policies, procedures and equipment. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel OR Surgical Technologist
Multiple Travel Agencies; Aya, Coastal, PrimeTime, HCA, Riverside Hosp, ASP
San Diego, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Monitored compliance with stringent infection control protocols.
- Streamlined organization and equipping of operating rooms with essential instruments to enhance surgical readiness.
- Streamlined organization and preparation of operating and surgery rooms for upcoming procedures.
- Executed stringent aseptic techniques to ensure safety during surgical supply and equipment handling.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
Surgical Technologist
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
02.2018 - 09.2022
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
Surgical Technologist
Chesapeake Regional Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2022
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Surgical Technologist
Stony Brook Medicine
01.2012 - 07.2016
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Surgical Technologist
North Shore Long Island Jewish Hospital
04.2010 - 12.2012
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Surgical Technologist
John T. Mather Hospital
09.2008 - 09.2009
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Surgical Technologist
Henrico Doctors Hospital
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
Surgical Technologist
CJW Medical Center
06.2004 - 08.2008
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Surgical Technologist
Stony Brook Medicine
01.2002 - 06.2004
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Education
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
SUFFOLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Riverhead, NY1997
No Degree - Surgical Technology
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY12.2001
High School Diploma -
Greenport High School
Greenport, NY06.1988
Skills
- Aseptic Techniques
- Setting up and Operating Equipment
- Surgical Assistance
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Administering Medications
- Organizational abilities
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Surgical instrument knowledge
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- BLS
Timeline
Travel OR Surgical Technologist
Multiple Travel Agencies; Aya, Coastal, PrimeTime, HCA, Riverside Hosp, ASP
09.2022 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
02.2018 - 09.2022
Surgical Technologist
Chesapeake Regional Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2022
Surgical Technologist
Stony Brook Medicine
01.2012 - 07.2016
Surgical Technologist
North Shore Long Island Jewish Hospital
04.2010 - 12.2012
Surgical Technologist
John T. Mather Hospital
09.2008 - 09.2009
Surgical Technologist
Henrico Doctors Hospital
08.2008 - 08.2009
Surgical Technologist
CJW Medical Center
06.2004 - 08.2008
Surgical Technologist
Stony Brook Medicine
01.2002 - 06.2004
No Degree - Surgical Technology
SUNY Stony Brook
High School Diploma -
Greenport High School
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
SUFFOLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE