Nichole Tulier
Elizabeth City
Summary
Dedicated and Proficient Certified Surgical First Assistant with over 20 years of OR experience. Ability to work in a fast paced, high stress environment while maintaining composure. Assisting in various surgical procedures, ensuring optimal patient care, and maintaining sterile environments. Proficient in anatomy, patient safety, surgical instrument handling, and providing support to surgical teams. Streamlined Robotic GYN trays to make the Surgery and SPD more efficient. Committed to promoting patient safety and contributing to positive surgical outcomes. Proven ability to effective team collaboration, while uploading the highest of professionalism and patient care. Specializes in Gynecological, Plastics, Podiatry, General and Robotic Surgery.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
- Assisted in various types of surgeries such as Gynecological Surgery, General Surgery, Plastics, Podiatry and Robotic Surgery procedures tailoring assistance based on specific case requirements.
- Reduced surgery time with efficient anticipation of Surgeon's needs, resulting in faster patient recovery.
- Utilized strong problem-solving skills for effective troubleshooting during unexpected intraoperative challenges.
- Improved patient outcomes by assisting surgeons during complex procedures as a Certified Surgical First Assistant.
- Verified identity of patient or operative site.
- Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Albemarle Hospital
08.2004 - 06.2017
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
Education
Surgical Technologist
College Of The Albemarle
Elizabeth City, NC08-2004
Skills
- Effective patient positioning
- Advanced suturing skills
- Gynecological surgery
- Robotic-assisted surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Podiatry Surgery
- General Surgery
- Surgical dressing application
- Proficient in surgical procedures
- Preoperative procedures
- Advanced knowledge of all GYN equipment
- Patient Safety
- Team collaboration
Certification
- NBSTA National Certification Certified Surgical Technologist/Certified Surgical First Assistant Certification number 175571
- Basic Life Support 2004 to present
Timeline
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Albemarle Hospital
08.2004 - 06.2017
Surgical Technologist
College Of The Albemarle
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