1. 112 Northside Drive
Madison, TN 37115
615-946-2349
Why345@aol.com
DONNA HENDERSON CST/CSFA/FAST
OBJECTIVE To utilize my surgical, business and educational background for the benefit
of a superior and progressive organization
SKILLS & ABILITIES Leadership developed over 40 years in the healthcare industry.
Excellent communication skills at all levels.
Business knowledge of the health care industry and business knowledge
developed by creating, managing and owning my own successful business.
Computer utilization skills.
Broad abilities as a certified surgical first assistant and certified surgical
technologist.
Articulate in teaching and professional presentations.
EXPERIENCE Business Data Analyst-Contract HealthTrust GPO
Supply Categorization
WPS Careers
May 4= July 29 2015
Certified Surgical Technologist and Certified First Assistant
Trinity Healthcare Agency
September 2014-March 1 2015
Externship Coordinator and New Educational Program Developer
MERIDIAN INSTITUTE OF SURGICAL ASSISTING
July 2012-August 2014
Developed policy and procedures for externship programs.
Coordinator of clinical externship sites including negotiation of hospital contracts.
Developed appropriate externship documentation and effective organization systems to
tract student clinical progress.
Assured that accreditation standards were met for Tennessee Higher Education
Commission (THEC), Accrediting Bureau Health Education Schools (ABHES) and
Commission on Accreditation pf Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Continuous verbal and written communication with students, preceptors and clinical sites.
Develop new program curriculum including syllabus, student catalog and THEC and ABHES
applications.

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Certified Surgical Assistant, Certified Surgical Technologist
SUMNER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
June 2007-June 2012
Performed as a team member to provide quality patient care as a certified surgical assistant
and certified surgical technologist.
Developed Policy and Procedures related to sharp safety throughout the hospital including
developing educational materials to meet OSHA compliance standards.
Initiated numerous events supporting the Sumner County community and hospital such as,
ongoing hospital wide food collection for the Sumner County Food Bank, Hospital Wide Pink
Glove Dance in support of Cancer awareness and department Angel Tree participation for
children at Christmas.
Surgical Technology and Sterile Processing Program Director
MEDVANCE INSTITUTE
January 2006-January 2007
Responsible for hiring new faculty
Responsible for interviewing students for placement and selection into the program.
Developed surgical technology tests.
Developed and secured all equipment and supplies for two OR labs and central sterile
processing labs.
Developed appropriate student documentation to meet CAAHEP accreditation.
Teaching of all surgical technology classes.
Ongoing curriculum development.
Negotiate of clinical site contracts for student placement.
Responsible for meeting annual budget.
Manager/Owner
SURGICAL STAFFING ASSOCIATES, LLC
January 1995-2005
Ongoing development of goals and strategies for the company.
Oversaw the day to day operations in the operating room and office.
Hired and screened all employees.
Communicated and assured teamwork among staff and clinical sites.
Negotiated hospital contracts for employee placement.
Developed internal process for billing and insurance payment and insurance collection.
Performed as a team member to provide quality patient care as a certified surgical assistant
and certified surgical technologist.
Independent Certified Surgical Assistant
October 1993-September 1995

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Performed as a team member to provide quality patient care as a certified surgical assistant
Communicated and assured teamwork.
Negotiated hospital contracts..
Developed process for billing and insurance payment and insurance collection.
Certified Surgical Assistant/Hospital Based
1988-1993
Performed as a team member to provide quality patient care as a certified surgical assistant
EDUCATION 1975-1976 South Carolina Hospital School for Operating Room Technicians
1990 Chattanooga University of Tennessee College of Medicine Skills Lab/Surgical First
Assistant class
Numerous Continuing Education Programs 1976-2014
COMMUNICATION Effective communication skills developed over 40 years in the health care
industry and national professional organizations.
Faculty involvement in numerous workshops in which effective
communication skills were needed; for example, Wound Closure,
Neurological Surgery, Reimbursement Issues for Surgical Technologist and
the Practical Anatomy Workshop (PAWS) in St. Louis.
LEADERSHIP Involvement with numerous professional, community and non-profit
organizations in a leadership role.
National Board Surgical Technology Surgical Assistant NBSTSA current
National President of the Association of Surgical Technologists AST
National AST Secretary
National AST Board of Directors
AST Advisory Community for reimbursement
AST Legislation Committee
AST Government Affairs Committee
TNAST Board of Directors
TNAST Secretary
TNAST Legislative Committee
Craniofacial Foundation of America Camp Director
Girl Scout Troop Leader and Gold Award Trainer
March of Dimes
Ronald McDonald House
Habitat for Humanity Team Leader

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REFERENCES DOROTHY CORRIGAN
Director of Surgical Services and Consultant
337-526-8984
TERRY ZUCCONI
423-902-7736