Lori Woodward
Leoma
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Surgical First Assistant with 10 years of experience supporting surgeons in diverse procedures, including expertise with Da Vinci XI. Skilled in surgical aseptic technique and intraoperative decision-making. Focused on optimizing surgical workflow and ensuring patient safety while enhancing team performance through effective critical thinking and task execution.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Maury Regional Hospital
Columbia
05.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with surgical team to facilitate timely patient care delivery and optimize surgical outcomes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology principles when assisting with various surgical techniques and procedures.
- Participated in intraoperative decision-making regarding instrument selection and technique changes.
- Assisted with tissue dissection, hemostasis, wound closure, and other surgical procedures.
- Demonstrated appropriate techniques to assist surgeons with closure of incisions.
- Followed universal precautions to maintain safety and hygiene standards in surgical settings. at all times while performing job duties.
- Ensured proper positioning of patient on operating table.
- Dressed wounds with antiseptic compounds and sterile coverings to protect surgical sites and promote healing.
- Managed high-pressure situations in operating room, adapting to various physician temperaments to ensure smooth procedure flow.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Maury Regional Hospital
Columbia
01.2017 - Current
- Assisted surgeons during operations by providing essential tools and support.
- Maintained sterile environments to prevent infections during surgical interventions.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Prepared surgical instruments and supplies for multiple procedures to ensure readiness.
- Organized and managed surgical trays to streamline workflow during procedures.
- Maintained organized working environment in OR by cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts to support surgical team.
- Applied principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients to ensure safety during surgery.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
Department Lead
Jones Apparel Group
Ethridge
08.1995 - 05.2015
- Managed inventory control processes to balance stock levels and reduce waste.
- Executed daily operations with team to streamline workflow and improve efficiency.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication to strengthen project collaboration and alignment.
- Trained new employees on policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and understanding.
Certified Medical Technician
NHC Brink
Lawrenceburg
01.1994 - 08.1995
- Monitored patient vital signs, communicating significant changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Observed and documented patients' conditions during treatment, alerting supervising personnel to critical changes for prompt action.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to maintain continuity of patient care, enhancing overall treatment effectiveness.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain current knowledge related to the field of medicine.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lawrence County High School
Lawrenceburg, TN06-2015
Associate of Applied Science - Certified Surgical Technologist
Tennessee Colleage of Applied Technology
Hohenwald, TN12-2017
Associate of Applied Science -
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN04-2020
Skills
- Surgical instrumentation knowledge
- Aseptic practices
- Intraoperative decisions
- Surgical workflow
- General surgery
- Vascular surgery
- Orthopedic surgery
- Plastic surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Urologic surgery
- OB/GYN Procedures/surgeries
- Retracting, dissection, and wound closure/suturing
- Operating room safety
- Patient positioning
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Procurements
Timeline
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Maury Regional Hospital
05.2020 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Maury Regional Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Department Lead
Jones Apparel Group
08.1995 - 05.2015
Certified Medical Technician
NHC Brink
01.1994 - 08.1995
High School Diploma -
Lawrence County High School
Associate of Applied Science - Certified Surgical Technologist
Tennessee Colleage of Applied Technology
Associate of Applied Science -
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting