Kayla Coffey
Phoenix
Summary
Certified Surgical First Assistant/Certified Surgical Tech with more than 8 years of success in supporting surgeons during a wide range of surgical procedures, including many GYN Oncology cases both robotic and open, many large open general surgery cases, Trauma, and just a few small ortho/neuro cases. Proficient in quickly setting up and breaking down surgical suites for assigned cases to sustain patient flows.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical First Assistant
KC Surgical Services
04.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by assisting surgeons during complex procedures as a Certified Surgical First Assistant.
- Enhanced surgical efficiency by skillfully handling instruments and suturing in a timely manner.
- Reduced surgery time with efficient anticipation of surgeon''s needs, resulting in faster patient recovery.
- Ensured patient safety, maintaining sterile fields and applying proper aseptic techniques throughout surgeries.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Banner Desert Medical Center
07.2018 - Current
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields
- Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation
- Support team to ensure quick turnovers
- Train new team members when new to service or new to hospital
Certified Surgical Technologist
Bal Harbour Plastic Surgery-Dr Miami
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Closed wounds using sutures and staples
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
Lead Bartender
Clevelander South Beach/Marlins Park
12.2011 - 05.2018
- Assess guests needs and make recommendations while nurturing an excellent guest experience
- Mix ingredients to prepare beverages while complying with all food and beverage recommendations and keeping bar organized, stocked, and clean
Patient Care Assistant in Operating Room
Indiana University Hospital
10.2008 - 10.2011
- Prepare case carts by pulling sterile supplies and instruments and opening them onto sterile field
- Assist the circulator so that he/she never had to leave the room
- Support operating room turnovers to ensure a 30 minute turnover time
Education
Surgical First Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN03.2024
Surgical Technology
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College
Miami, FL08.2017
Pre-Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN08.2009
High School Diploma -
South Putnam High School
Greencastle, IN11.2005
Skills
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Surgical Counts
- Equipment Set up and Operation
- Critical Thinking
- Calm Under Pressure
- Attention to Detail
Certification
Certified Surgical Tech
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Timeline
Certified Surgical First Assistant
KC Surgical Services
04.2024 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Banner Desert Medical Center
07.2018 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Bal Harbour Plastic Surgery-Dr Miami
10.2017 - 05.2018
Lead Bartender
Clevelander South Beach/Marlins Park
12.2011 - 05.2018
Patient Care Assistant in Operating Room
Indiana University Hospital
10.2008 - 10.2011
Surgical First Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Surgical Technology
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College
Pre-Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
High School Diploma -
South Putnam High School
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