Celena D. Hawkins
Tuscumbia
Summary
Recent surgical technologist graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Extensive healthcare background. Very passionate about patients' health and overall well-being. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Certified Surgical Technologist
Helen Keller Hospital
Sheffield
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Adhered to department policies regarding infection control practices.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
Sales Associate
L Brands (Bath & Body Works)
10.2017 - Current
- Greet customers entering the establishment
- Maintain clean orderly checkout area, general cleaning duties, such as sweeping, mopping, and emptying trash cans
- Process sales transactions on Point-of-Sale system, issue receipts refunds, credits, or change due to customers
- Stock shelves periodically during the shift
Physician Office Certified Medical Assistant
Shoals Primary Care
Sheffield
11.2022 - 02.2025
- Collected lab specimens, documented new patient concerns, and measured vital signs during examinations.
- Ensured proper handling and execution of medication protocols.
- Relayed diagnostic information to patients over phone calls.
- Processed medical leave and prescription authorization documentation.
Physician Office Receptionist
Helen Keller Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Welcome patients and visitors into the establishment
- Maintain multi-line phone system
- Assisting patients with any inquiries regarding appointments, medications, and problems
- Print, scan, and fax medical records
Environmental Services Aid
Helen Keller Hospital
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Extensively clean and sanitize the Emergency Department exam rooms after positive COVID patients are admitted or discharged
Operator
North American Lighting
06.2016 - 02.2020
- Perform primary process or final assembly of manufactured parts as a team member in the production of exterior automotive lighting products
Assembler
Hillshire Brands
02.2009 - 06.2014
- Package finished products from conveyor belt assembly line in preparation for shipment
- Rotate through all positions and tasks required in accordance with production procedures
Education
Northwest Shoals Community College
High School -
Colbert County High School
Skills
- Surgical instrument handling
- Sterile field maintenance
- Infection control
- Operating room setup
- Equipment sterilization
- Patient safety
References
Available upon request
Affiliations
- Cooking
Certification
- Certifiication in Surgical Technology June 2025
- Certification of Clinical Medical Assistant January 2023
- High School Dipolma May 2008
Timeline
Operating Room Certified Surgical Technologist
Helen Keller Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Physician Office Certified Medical Assistant
Shoals Primary Care
11.2022 - 02.2025
Physician Office Receptionist
Helen Keller Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2022
Environmental Services Aid
Helen Keller Hospital
07.2021 - 08.2021
Sales Associate
L Brands (Bath & Body Works)
10.2017 - Current
Operator
North American Lighting
06.2016 - 02.2020
Assembler
Hillshire Brands
02.2009 - 06.2014
Northwest Shoals Community College
High School -
Colbert County High School