WHITNEY PALMERI
Pinehurst
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Meticulous healthcare professional bringing practiced experience assisting with diverse operating room functions. Anticipates and addresses surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery. Models medical teamwork and physical stamina. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
First Health Moore Regional Hospital
11.2011 - Current
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures
- Maintained high infection control standards
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, orthopedic, and ortho-spine procedures
- Assisted surgeon during surgical procedures
- Performed decontamination techniques required for turnover between surgical procedures
Certified Surgical Technologist
Total Med Staffing
02.2023 - 08.2023
- 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
Postsecondary Education -
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC05.2020
Bachelor Of Science - Biology
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC05.2019
Certificate Of Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC07.2010
No Degree - Physician Assistant Studies
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC07-2027
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
- First Aid/CPR
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Total Med Staffing
02.2023 - 08.2023
Surgical Technologist
First Health Moore Regional Hospital
11.2011 - Current
Bachelor Of Science - Biology
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Certificate Of Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Sandhills Community College
Postsecondary Education -
Sandhills Community College
No Degree - Physician Assistant Studies
Campbell University
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