Maddison Fitzgerald

At Hollywood Private Hospital I have gained my scrub and scout experience throughout a perioperative program. Throughout this program I acquired a variety of skills and experience in the busy 20 theatre department:

• Maintained a safe environment for both staff members and patients throughout all phases of the operative process.
• Strict adherence to all aspects of surgical safety.
• Ability to scrub and scout for a range of procedures ranging in time and difficulty: laparoscopic, open, cancer cases, ect.
• Ability to work as a proactive team member in a variety of specailties regularly: gynecology, urogynecology, orthopaedics, general surgery, colarectal, ENT, breast and bariatrics.
• Able to adequately and timely complete intraoperative patient paperwork in accordance to policy.
• Individualized care for each surgical patient by soothing anxieties, and explaining procedures.
• Assisted with quality improvement initiatives within the Perioperative Department.
• Documented patient care activities accurately in accordance with department standards.
• Administered medications and monitored their effects on the patient's body.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals in order to provide optimal patient outcomes.
• Ensured that all equipment is functioning properly before each procedure is performed.
• Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
• Identified potential complications or issues arising from surgical procedures and took appropriate corrective action.
• Evaluated new technologies utilized within the OR suite to determine their efficacy in improving patient outcomes.
• Assessed patients' health condition prior to surgery and identified potential risks.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Assisted in operating room setup including draping sterile fields, setting up instruments and equipment according to surgeon preference, and preparing supplies for use during the case.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
• Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Understood and followed oral and written directions.
• Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
• Maintained accurate surgical records in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Contributed towards research activities related to development of new evidence based practices within the specialty area.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members such as physicians, nurses, technicians, to provide quality care.
• Observed strict adherence to sterilization techniques while cleaning operating room after completion of each procedure.
• Assisted surgeons during operations by passing instruments, holding retractors and suctioning.
• Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
• Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations that may arise during a surgical procedure.