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Yolanda Knox

Location
west palm beach, FL (US)
Work Category
Health Care
Interests
Job opportunities

About Me

In addition to the outlined experience, I would bring an intimate knowledge of working under pressure and meeting dealing lines. My formal education and work experience is working in a variety of area in the mortgage industry. Where I gained my knowledge of teamwork and time management skills.
I am an optimistic and disciplined hard-worker. Many people see me as a role model for others. I am very dependable and helpful. I feel this is a good fit for me because I enjoy working with people and I would be able to help improve someone’s quality of life as a team member of the operation room

Work Experience

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
    loxahatchee, FL (US)
    Surgical Tech
    Palms West Hospital
    CLINICAL EXPERIENCE


    Assist with surgical procedures: Gynecology, general surgeries, orthopedics, laparotomy, vascular, ENT and plastic surgeries
  • Mar 2008 - Jun 2009
    west palm beach, FL (US)
    Surgical Tech
    St. Mary Hospital
    Assist with surgical procedures: Gynecology, general surgeries, orthopedics, laparotomy, vascular, ENT and plastic surgeries.
    Technologist
    Assume responsibility for setting up and passing instruments, holding retractors, and assisting the surgeon, and assist with circulating duties as necessary. Observe and maintain aseptic techniques at all times. Assist in preparing the operating room for procedure, obtaining needed equipment and supplies. Maintain working knowledge of assembly and function of surgical instrumentation and equipment. Accomplish required scrub following policy/procedure. Assist with skin preparation and draping of patient. Complete required sponge, needle and instrument counts following policy/procedure. Assist in transportation and positioning of patients, using good body mechanics and proper technique.

Education

  • 2008 - 2009
    Associate's - Surgical Tech
    Medvance Institute-West Palm
    Assist with surgical procedures: Gynecology, general surgeries, orthopedics, laparotomy, vascular, ENT and plastic surgeries. Assisted in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and/or other surgical personnel; helping to set up operating room, preparing and transporting patients for surgery, adjusting lights and equipment, passing instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, holding retractors, cutting sutures, and helping to count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
  • 1992 - 1994
    Associate's - Business
    Pennsylvania State University
    EDUCATION A.A., Business Administration - 1994
    Pennsylvania State University, Uniontown, Pa
    Major concentration in Business Administration with emphasis on Marketing and Advertising Theory. Relevant courses in Accounting and Business Law.

Courses & Certifications



Surgical Technology