India Critzer

Surgical Assistant

Augusta Health

01.2014 - Current

Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
Contributed to successful surgeries, anticipating surgeon needs and promptly delivering instruments.
Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
Improved patient outcomes by providing precise surgical assistance during various procedures.
Continually updated professional skills, staying abreast of the latest surgical techniques and technologies.
Reduced post-operative complications through thorough wound care and dressing application.
Ensured patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment throughout surgery.
Streamlined communication between surgeons and nurses to promote teamwork and efficient operations.
Ensured adherence to regulatory standards by following established guidelines for infection control, waste disposal, and equipment usage.
Facilitated smooth transitions between surgeries with efficient room turnover times.
Assisted surgeons with critical decision-making processes during challenging cases.
Improved operating room readiness, setting up surgical tables and equipment with precision and care.
Maintained strict adherence to health and safety protocols, significantly reducing post-operative infection rates.
Supported surgical teams in emergency situations, quickly adapting to unexpected complications and maintaining composure.