Amberlee More CST, CSFA
Certified Surgical Technologist | Surgical First Assistant at Penrose-St. Francis Health Services- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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CPR
Penrose HospitalOct, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)
The National Board of Surgical Technology and surgical assisting -
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
The National Board of Surgical Technology and surgical assisting -
DORA
State of Colorado
Experience
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Penrose-St. Francis Health Services
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Certified Surgical Technologist | Surgical First Assistant
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Feb 2018 - Present
• Over 2 years specializing in Ortho Spine and Neurosurgery.• Preceptor to students and new employees, training and developing in all hospital policies and procedures.• Effective Team leader of up to 10 associates.• Create a positive OR atmosphere with an energetic/outgoing attitude.• Provide direct assistance to surgeon(s) during surgical procedures.• Position patients using stabilizing equipment to maximize patient comfort and safety as well as provide best exposure for surgical procedures.• Aid with visualization of the operative site utilizing retraction, sponging, suctioning, irrigation, and manipulation of tissue/materials.• Assist in hemostasis and cauterizing of wounds and vessels as well as closing skin and applying appropriate dressings.• Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
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Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Certified Surgical Technologist
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Jul 2013 - Feb 2018
• Led job interviews as part of the Hiring Committee.• Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.• Anticipated surgeons' needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.• Efficiently prioritized the multiple tasks faced in surgery.• Implemented a new process that resulted in a more efficient use of time. • Led job interviews as part of the Hiring Committee.• Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.• Anticipated surgeons' needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.• Efficiently prioritized the multiple tasks faced in surgery.• Implemented a new process that resulted in a more efficient use of time.
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High Plains Surgery Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Certified Surgical Technologist
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Oct 2011 - Jul 2013
• Implemented a more time efficient process for sterilizing instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.• Created pick sheets to eliminate confusion for surgical needs.• Insured that procedures were implemented correctly and efficiently.• Coached and mentored new surgical tech students on operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies. • Implemented a more time efficient process for sterilizing instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.• Created pick sheets to eliminate confusion for surgical needs.• Insured that procedures were implemented correctly and efficiently.• Coached and mentored new surgical tech students on operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
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Education
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2019 - 2020
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
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Laramie County Community College
Associate of Applied Science -
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Dixie State University
Associate of Arts - AA -
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IBMC College
Associate of Allied Health, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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