Olivia Bolea
Rochester
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Heritage Valley Sewickley
07.2018 - Current
- Assist with surgical procedures by preparing instruments and ensuring sterile environments.
- Collaborate with surgical teams to facilitate efficient workflow during operations.
- Maintain inventory of surgical supplies, ensuring availability and readiness for procedures.
- Operate sterilization equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols.
- Educate new staff on best practices for surgical preparation and instrument handling.
- Evaluate and improve workflow processes to enhance operational efficiency in the surgical unit.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Implement quality control measures to uphold high standards of patient care and safety protocols.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort prior to surgery, helping alleviate concerns while maintaining professionalism.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Played a key role in reducing OR turnaround time by implementing process improvements for equipment preparation and room cleanup procedures.
- Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Contributed to successful operations by assembling and organizing surgical equipment with precision.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Pittsburgh Career Institute
Pittsburgh, PA07.2018
High School Diploma -
Hopewell High School
Aliquippa, PA05.2012
Skills
- Aseptic techniques
- Critical thinking
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Im a fast learner
- Reliable
- Easy to work with
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Heritage Valley Sewickley
07.2018 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Pittsburgh Career Institute
High School Diploma -
Hopewell High School