Keisha Prude
Many,LA
Summary
Dedicated Surgical Technologist with over 10 years of experience in maintaining sterile fields and supporting surgical teams. Known for exceptional attention to detail, time management, and effective communication, contributing to safe and successful surgical outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Travel Surgical Technologist
Midwest-East Coast, USA
02.2022 - Current
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Verified correct identification of the patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at the end of operation, eliminating the chance of items left inside patient.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
Surgical Assistant
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
Natchitoches, Louisiana
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Assisted surgeons during procedures to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Collaborated with medical staff to anticipate surgeon needs during surgeries.
- Ensured all necessary supplies were ready for surgeries to facilitate efficient operations.
- Assisted in positioning patients on the operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
Gastroenterology Technician
Varied Hospitals
Atlanta, Georgia
11.2014 - 01.2020
- Assisted in preparing patients for gastroenterological procedures and examinations.
- Educated patients on pre-procedural preparations and post-procedural care instructions.
- Monitored and reported vital signs during procedures to the healthcare team.
- Provided support to physicians throughout the entire procedure.
- Prepared exam rooms for endoscopic procedures by stocking supplies and equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance on scopes, cameras, monitors, pumps, suction machines and other related equipment used in Gastroenterology procedures.
- Collected specimens from biopsies or polyps removed during endoscopic examination for laboratory analysis.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Brown Mackie College
Atlanta, GA06-2014
Skills
- Aseptic technique
- Operating room protocols
- Detail orientated
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- OB/GYN
- Urology
- General
- Hand/Podiatry
Certification
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Travel Surgical Technologist
02.2022 - Current
Surgical Assistant
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - 02.2022
Gastroenterology Technician
Varied Hospitals
11.2014 - 01.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Brown Mackie College