Keisha Tuck
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Seasoned Certified Surgical Technologist with more than 12 years of success in supporting surgeons during a wide range of surgical procedures, including labor and delivery, opthamology and colonoscopy. Proficient in quickly setting up and breaking down surgical suites for assigned cases to sustain patient flows.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
MedStar Harbor Hospital, S Hanover St
Baltimore, Maryland
07.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by providing necessary instruments and supplies.
- Maintained sterile environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Assist with vaginal deliveries
Certified Surgical Technologist
Marin Health Medical Center
Greenbrae, California
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by providing necessary instruments and supplies.
- Maintained sterile environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Prepared surgical equipment and ensured proper functioning before operations.
- Floated to Mom/Baby
Certified Surgical Technologist
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Santa Rosa, California
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by providing necessary instruments and supplies.
- Prepared surgical equipment and ensured proper functioning before operations.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center
Durham, NC
06.2018 - 03.2023
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Handing instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Collecting and preparing tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Sterilizing medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Run Lensx laser
Certified Surgical Technologist
Novant Mint Hill Medical Center
Charlotte, North Carolina
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted during vaginal deliveries
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by providing necessary instruments and supplies.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Gallup Indian Medical Center
Gallup, New Mexico
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incisions sites postoperatively.
Certified Surgical Technician
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Certified Surgical Technologist
WakeMed Cary Hospital
Cary, NC
08.2010 - 12.2021
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Miller Motte College
Cary, NC12.2010
Skills
- Collecting medical specimens
- Safely disposing of needles
- Administering medications
- Passing surgical tools
- OB/GYN procedures
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Workplace safety
- Equipment set up and operation
- Preparing for surgeries
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
MedStar Harbor Hospital, S Hanover St
07.2023 - 08.2025
Certified Surgical Technologist
Marin Health Medical Center
03.2023 - 07.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
12.2022 - 03.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Novant Mint Hill Medical Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Gallup Indian Medical Center
05.2022 - 06.2022
Certified Surgical Technician
Johns Hopkins Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center
06.2018 - 03.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
WakeMed Cary Hospital
08.2010 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Miller Motte College