Heather Casey Lewis
Richmond
Summary
Skilled OB Scrub Technician with hands-on experience in providing surgical assistance during obstetrical procedures. Strong understanding of pre-operative, peri-operative and post-operative patient care protocols, showcasing exceptional skills in maintaining a sterile environment and assisting surgeons efficiently. Known for professionalism, critical thinking abilities, and strong work ethic.
Made significant contributions in helping improving operating room efficiency and safety standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Scrub Technician
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Richmond
10.2020 - Current
- Assists Obstetricians and nurses during cesarean sections and other surgical procedures.
- Sets up sterile fields and surgical instruments for labor and delivery procedures.
- Maintains strict adherence to infection control protocols.
- Monitors equipment functionality, and reports maintenance needs.
- Supports patient care by preparing delivery rooms, stocking supplies, and providing post-surgical assistance.
- Manages multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring quality standards are met.
- Monitors inventory of supplies to ensure proper stocking of OR rooms.
- Provides intraoperative support, including instrument passing, retraction, and counting sponges, sharps and instruments.
- Collaborates with nurses and Anesthesiologists to ensure a smooth procedural flow.
- Cooperates with other staff members in order to provide optimal patient care.
- Performs emergency checks each shift, according to unit protocol.
Cardiac Monitor Technician
HCA Chippenham Medical Center
Richmond
06.2016 - 10.2020
- Identified potential issues with the patient's ECG tracing before they become critical situations.
- Interpreted complex waveforms associated with different types of arrhythmias accurately.
- Conducted regular maintenance on all cardiac monitoring devices according to manufacturers' instructions.
- Provided assistance during emergency situations by providing accurate readings from the monitor quickly.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, physicians, or technicians to provide optimal care for patients.
- Responded quickly to any alarms generated from the monitors in order to assess potential problems.
- Updated patients' records with readings taken from heart monitors or EKGs.
Cardiac Technician
Cardiovascular Associates of Virginia
Richmond
05.2008 - 10.2011
- Assisted physicians with complex cardiovascular cases requiring special attention.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding their diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Performed electrocardiograms, Holter monitor tests, and basic pacemaker checks on patients.
- Identified abnormal rhythms on EKGs and other cardiac monitoring devices; reported findings to physicians immediately.
- Calibrated medical equipment used in cardiology departments according to manufacturer instructions.
- Instructed nursing staff on proper use of medical equipment related to cardiology services.
- Educated patients on cardiac conditions and treatments in easy-to-understand terminology.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
Education
Biology
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VASkills
- Sterile field preparation
- C-section and OB surgical assistance
- Surgical instrumentation
- Patient safety protocols
- Team collaboration under pressure
- EMR systems (Epic)
- Strong attention to detail and infection control
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Collecting medical specimens
- Specimen preparation
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Preparing for surgeries
- Transporting patients
- Passing surgical tools
- Postoperative care
- Surgical equipment handling
- Wound dressing
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Workplace safety
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Surgical Scrub Technician
Bon Secours Mercy Health
10.2020 - Current
Cardiac Monitor Technician
HCA Chippenham Medical Center
06.2016 - 10.2020
Cardiac Technician
Cardiovascular Associates of Virginia
05.2008 - 10.2011
Biology
Virginia State University
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