Lashanda Marshall
Tucker,GA
Summary
Experienced Surgical Technologist with strong background in patient care. Adept in diverse traditional and robot-assisted procedures. Mission-oriented and committed to sustaining highest quality standards to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Emory University Hospital
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
Certified Surgical Technologist
University Medical Center New Orleans
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
Patient Care Technician
University Medical Center New Orleans
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Endoscopy Technician
Tulane University Hospital
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Prepare scopes for procedures, Cleaning scopes, Assisting with procedures
- Advanced skillset through participation in specialized trainings on various types of endoscopic equipment, broadening capabilities as a technician.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians and nurses to develop individualized patient care plans focused on maximizing comfort and minimizing anxiety levels.
- Improved patient comfort during endoscopic procedures by providing attentive care and maintaining a calming environment.
- Assisted in the collection of diagnostic specimens during endoscopic procedures, ensuring proper labeling and handling for accurate laboratory analysis.
- Reduced risk of infection through meticulous cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance of endoscopes and accessories.
- Transferred scopes to appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University-Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia08.2025
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Herzing University
New Orleans, Louisiana08.2022
Skills
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Specimen Collection
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Closure Techniques
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Surgical equipment operation
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Sterile technique mastery
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Infection control protocols
- Patient positioning expertise
Certification
- BLS - 01/2025
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist 08/2022
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Emory University Hospital
01.2023 - 07.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
University Medical Center New Orleans
09.2022 - 01.2023
Patient Care Technician
University Medical Center New Orleans
09.2020 - 09.2022
Endoscopy Technician
Tulane University Hospital
07.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University-Atlanta
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Herzing University