Carla Vonnoh
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Meticulous and driven Certified Surgical Technologist excited to bring four years experience to the surgical team. Knowledgeable in many aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Well versed in sterile and aseptic techniques. Committed to patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
CHI Memorial Hospital
Chattanooga, TN
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Quickly and accurately set up equipment and counts, following surgical protocols and surgeon preferences
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
- Specialized in General, ENT, and Robotic Surgeries
- Experienced in Plastics, Urology, GYN
Certified Surgical Technologist
Carle Foundation Hospital -Trauma I Center
Urbana, IL
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures
- Specialized in General and ENT surgeries
- Experienced in Eyes, Podiatry, Ortho Trauma, GYN, Plastics, and Urology
Certified Surgical Technologist
CHI Memorial Hospital
Chattanooga, TN
08.2017 - Current
- Applied principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner to maintain a sterile environment
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arranged instruments according to surgeons’ preferences or instruction
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
- Participated in room turn overs and set up for next patient in an efficient manner
- Specialized in General, ENT, and Bariatric surgeries
Teller II
SunTrust Bank
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
05.2015 - 07.2016
- "Gold Level" Award for high level sales performance
- Managed vault inventory and placed cash orders for replenishment
- Organized, stocked and maintained teller window area
- Answered clients' questions about purposes and details of financial plans and strategies
- Processed cash and credit payments rapidly and accurately
- Recommended new service accounts to customers, resulting in 10% in add-on business per day
Barista
Starbucks
1951 Gunbarrel Road Chattanooga, TN 37421
11.2009 - 07.2017
- Extensively trained new and existing employees
- Spoke with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment
- Assisted staff in building their expertise of coffees, teas and merchandise
- Constantly expanded personal knowledge of coffee styles and varieties
- Memorized recipes for 50+ specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings
Sales Associate
TrueGreen LawnCare
Chattanooga, TN
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Prioritized daily workflows, including all inbound calls, quotes and sales-related inquiries
- Managed portfolio of over 70 accounts
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information
Education
Surgical Technology -
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN08.2017
High School Diploma -
Tennessee Temple High School
Chattanooga, TN2007
Skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Committed team player
- Adaptable
- CPR-BLS Certified
- Organized and efficient
- Team focused
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
CHI Memorial Hospital
03.2020 - 08.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist
Carle Foundation Hospital -Trauma I Center
06.2018 - 02.2019
Certified Surgical Technologist
CHI Memorial Hospital
08.2017 - Current
Teller II
SunTrust Bank
05.2015 - 07.2016
Barista
Starbucks
11.2009 - 07.2017
Sales Associate
TrueGreen LawnCare
01.2008 - 12.2008
Surgical Technology -
Chattanooga State Community College
High School Diploma -
Tennessee Temple High School