India Critzer
Staunton
Summary
Surgical Assistant with extensive experience at Augusta Health, excelling in patient care and infection control. Proven ability to enhance surgical outcomes through precise instrument handling and effective teamwork. Committed to continuous learning and adaptability, ensuring a sterile environment and supporting surgical teams in high-pressure situations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
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.
Surgical Technologist
Martha Jefferson Hospital
2012 - 2014
Surgical Technologist
Augusta Health
2007 - 2012
Surgical Technologist
Nags Head Hospital
2002 - 2005
Surgical Assistant
Augusta Health
1999 - 2002
Education
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VACertificate - Surgical Technology
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital School of Surgical Technolo
Chesapeake, VASkills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical equipment handling
- Suturing
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Operating room etiquette
- Wound dressing
- Professionalism and ethics
- Medication administration
- Wound closure techniques
- Tissue handling techniques
- Infection control protocols
- Patient positioning expertise
- Continuous learning attitude
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Patient care
- Reliability
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient safety
- Interpersonal communication
- Adaptability
- Aseptic techniques
Certification
CST
CSFA
BLS
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
Augusta Health
01.2014 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Martha Jefferson Hospital
2012 - 2014
Surgical Technologist
Augusta Health
2007 - 2012
Surgical Technologist
Nags Head Hospital
2002 - 2005
Surgical Assistant
Augusta Health
1999 - 2002
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Blue Ridge Community College
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital School of Surgical Technolo
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