Kenyata Shepherd
Valdosta,GA
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Cataract and Laser Surgery Center
Valdosta, Georgia
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Supported surgeons during cataract and laser procedures, ensuring efficient instrument availability.
- Passed instruments and sterile supplies to surgeon, facilitating smooth workflow throughout the operation.
- Prepared and sterilized surgical instruments for operations.
- Followed infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of surgical environment to promote patient safety and operational efficiency.
Surgical Technologist
Ascension St. Vincent Riverside Hospital
Jacksonville, Florida
08.2021 - 08.2025
- Followed infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Operated surgical equipment under supervision during procedures.
- Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
- Monitored inventory of surgical supplies and equipment.
Education
Neuromuscular Massage Therapist - Neuromuscular Massage Program
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA12-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologist Program
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA05-2021
High School Diploma -
Valdosta High School
Valdosta, GA05-2013
Skills
- 160 clinical hours of Massage Therapy
- 90 hours of Neuromuscular Massage Therapy (NMT)
- pays close attention to detail
- Handles multiple tasks easily in busy, fast-paced environments
- Massage safety awareness
- listens well to understand and respond to patient needs
Certification
- Liscensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
- Certified Neuromuscular Massage Therapist (NMT)
Affiliations
- Skills USA-Valdosta, GA ( January 2026- December 2026)
- Community Outreach through Wiregrass Georgia Technical College-Valdosta, Ga Valdosta State University, Hahira Middle School, Lowdnes Middle School and Valdosta Middle School(January 2026- December 2026)
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Cataract and Laser Surgery Center
09.2025 - 12.2025
Surgical Technologist
Ascension St. Vincent Riverside Hospital
08.2021 - 08.2025
Neuromuscular Massage Therapist - Neuromuscular Massage Program
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologist Program
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
High School Diploma -
Valdosta High School