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Deja Lowry

Gulfport,MS

Summary

Highly motivated and detail-oriented individual seeking a Surgical Technologist position in a dynamic healthcare environment. Eager to apply knowledge gained from formal education and training to support the surgical team and contribute to the delivery of exceptional patient care. Possess strong communication and teamwork skills, with a passion for staying up-to-date with the latest surgical technologies and best practices.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist

MedDoc Training
Gulfport, MS
02.2023 - 05.2024
  • Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
  • Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
  • Conducted pre-operative patient interviews and documented vital signs, allergies, and other relevant information in patient records.
  • Monitored patients' physical condition during surgery and reported any changes to the surgeon or circulating nurse.
  • Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
  • Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
  • Set up trays with necessary surgical instruments according to established protocols.
  • Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incisions sites postoperatively.
  • Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
  • Followed safety guidelines when transporting patients from one area to another inside the facility.

Associate Team Lead

H & R Block Tax Services
Long Beach, MS
12.2023 - 04.2024
  • Monitored daily operations to ensure timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
  • Facilitated problem solving sessions with teams when issues arose during project execution.
  • Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.

Office Manager

Moye's Contracting Service, INC
Pascagoula, MS
01.2019 - 11.2023
  • Created spreadsheets in Excel to track data such as vacation requests, sick days .
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws regarding employment practices.
  • Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
  • Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
  • Administered payroll and maintained proper documentation of employee personnel.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Noland Health Services - Daphne, AL
Daphne, AL
10.2021 - 12.2022
  • Assisted with basic nursing care such as Changing, Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, taking Vital signs, Feeding & Administering Medication.
  • Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.

Triton

Spherion (Triton ATM)
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Help to Test ATM machines and count money, making sure the ATMS worked and counted correctly before being sent out.

Team Member

Joanns
Biloxi, MS
01.2018 - 02.2018
  • Help to arrange store according to a plan presented by the owner
  • Worked as a cashier.

Crew Trainer

MCDONALDS
Gulfport, MS
05.2016 - 02.2018
  • Trained crew members to effectively operate the store while producing and delivering product in a timely manner
  • Cleaned and maintained store and worked as cashier.

Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
05-2025

Radiologic Technology

MedDoc Training
05-2024

Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology

NolandMoye'sMedDoc Training
05-2023

Certified Nursing Assistant -

JoannsSpherionNoland Health
10-2022

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

HARRISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
05.2017

Skills

  • Team player
  • Great ability to work under pressure
  • Multi-Tasker
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • X-rays
  • Image interpretation
  • Radiation safety
  • Anatomy knowledge
  • Surgical radiography
  • Transporting patients
  • Surgical counts
  • Nursing support
  • Organizational abilities
  • Specimen Collection
  • Wound Dressing
  • Medication Administration
  • Workplace Safety
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Electronic Charting
  • Medical Terminology
  • Passing surgical tools
  • Preparing for surgeries

Certification

  • CPR Certification
  • BLS Certification
  • AED Certification
  • Medical Assistant
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Surgical Technician (NCST) American Allied Health (2024)
  • Radiology Technician

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Associate Team Lead

H & R Block Tax Services
12.2023 - 04.2024

Certified Surgical Technologist

MedDoc Training
02.2023 - 05.2024

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Noland Health Services - Daphne, AL
10.2021 - 12.2022

Office Manager

Moye's Contracting Service, INC
01.2019 - 11.2023

Triton

Spherion (Triton ATM)
05.2018 - 08.2018

Team Member

Joanns
01.2018 - 02.2018

Crew Trainer

MCDONALDS
05.2016 - 02.2018

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Radiologic Technology

MedDoc Training

Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology

NolandMoye'sMedDoc Training

Certified Nursing Assistant -

JoannsSpherionNoland Health

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

HARRISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

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