Chelsey Hanisch
Corsica,SD
Summary
Dynamic Certified Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at Avera McKennan Hospital, excelling in pre- and post-surgical counts and maintaining sterile environments. Proven ability to adapt in high-pressure situations, ensuring patient safety and operational efficiency. Skilled in surgical instrumentation and committed to professionalism and ethics in all aspects of patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Medical Solutions
02.2022 - 01.2026
- Assisted in preparing and maintaining sterile surgical environments for various procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow and patient safety during operations.
- Managed surgical instruments, ensuring proper handling and organization throughout procedures.
- Trained new staff on best practices for sterilization techniques and equipment usage.
- Streamlined instrument inventory processes, reducing delays in surgical preparations and enhancing efficiency.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Supported surgeons by anticipating needs during operations, contributing to overall procedural success and patient care continuity.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Avera McKennan Hospital
Sioux Falls, SD
03.2015 - 07.2022
- Conducted quality checks on equipment pre- and post-surgery to ensure functionality and safety standards were met.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Assisted in preparing and maintaining sterile surgical environments for various procedures.
- Supported surgeons by anticipating needs during operations, contributing to overall procedural success and patient care continuity.
Surgical Technologist
Sanford Health
Sioux Falls, SD
05.2006 - 01.2015
- Assisted surgical teams by preparing instruments and sterilizing equipment for procedures.
- Maintained sterile environments by adhering to infection control protocols during surgeries.
- Collaborated with surgeons to ensure availability of necessary supplies and instruments.
- Monitored patient vital signs and provided support during surgical procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Sioux Falls, SD05-2000
Skills
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Surgical equipment operation
- Professionalism and ethics
- Sterile technique mastery
- Pre-surgical preparation
- OB/GYN procedures
- Transporting patients
- Suturing
- Passing surgical tools
- Surgical instrumentation
- Surgical counts
- Basic life support
- Aseptic techniques
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Medical Solutions
02.2022 - 01.2026
Certified Surgical Technologist
Avera McKennan Hospital
03.2015 - 07.2022
Surgical Technologist
Sanford Health
05.2006 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Washington High School