Genna Sinsel
CSFA
Mableton
Summary
Skilled CSFA with strong background in plastic surgery. Board-certified (NBSTSA) offering more than 19 years of expertise in the operating room.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with surgical teams, ensuring optimal outcomes. Adaptable to dynamic environments and skilled in surgical procedures, instrumentation, and sterile techniques. Reliable team member known for professionalism and dedication to achieving exceptional results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Self Employed
04.2025 - Current
- Conducted thorough pre-operative assessments to identify potential complications and ensure optimal surgical outcomes.
- Ensured patient safety, maintaining sterile fields and applying proper aseptic techniques throughout surgeries.
- Assisted in plastic and reconstructive procedures tailoring assistance based on specific case requirements.
- Assisted surgeons by using retractors, sponges, and suction to enhance visibility of the operative field
- Provided intraoperative support, including tissue handling and wound closure
- Utilized strong problem-solving skills for effective troubleshooting during unexpected intraoperative challenges.
CSFA/CST
Chastain Surgery Center
06.2020 - 04.2025
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges and suction and irrigating equipment
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures
- Operated, adjusted and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument and needle count.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment
CST
Plastic Surgery Group of Atlanta
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant and instrumentation inventories
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies
- Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures
CST
Oculus Plastic Surgery
08.2008 - 08.2017
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Operated, adjusted and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument and needle count.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suite for next procedure
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant and instrumentation inventories.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Education
Certification Surgical First Assist - Surgical First Assistant
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN08.2022
Diploma Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA06.2007
Skills
- Patient confidentiality
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Direct Patient Care
- Suturing techniques
Certification
CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant
Timeline
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Self Employed
04.2025 - Current
CSFA/CST
Chastain Surgery Center
06.2020 - 04.2025
CST
Plastic Surgery Group of Atlanta
08.2017 - 06.2020
CST
Oculus Plastic Surgery
08.2008 - 08.2017
Diploma Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Chattahoochee Technical College
Certification Surgical First Assist - Surgical First Assistant
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting