Experienced professional seeking a position in the medical field where I can use my extensive skills from being a certified surgical tech and my education to contribute to helping others in need which is my true passion.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Cloth Cutter
Lee Industries
Newton, NC
01.2011 - 01.2020
Operated cutting tools and machines to cut, shape, and trim material such as cloth, leather, rubber, foam, and plastic.
Performed quality control inspections on finished products to ensure they met customer specifications.
Set up cutting equipment according to job orders including adjusting blade tension, speed settings, and feed rates.
Supported team members by helping out when needed during peak periods of production.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Catawba Valley Medical Center
Hickory, NC
01.2010 - 01.2011
Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
Monitored patients' physical condition during surgery and reported any changes to the surgeon or circulating nurse.
Computer Cloth Cutter
Vanguard Furniture
Conover, NC
01.1989 - 01.2009
Operated cutting tools and machines to cut, shape, and trim material such as cloth, leather, rubber, foam, and plastic.
Maintained accurate records of daily production output.
Assisted in training new employees on the use of cutting machines and related equipment.
Education
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC
06-2010
High School Diploma -
Bandys High School
Catawba, NC
05-1988
Some College (No Degree) - Registered Nurse
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC
Skills
Safe Equipment Operation
Hand-Eye Coordination
Layout planning
Quality Assurance
Cutting Equipment Maintenance
Fabric Analysis
Blueprint Reading
Preparing for surgeries
Surgical Assistance
Aseptic and sterilization techniques
HIPAA proficiency
Instrument preparation
Nursing support
Dressing wounds
Organizational abilities
Anatomy Understanding
Leadership Qualities
Surgical Instrument Knowledge
Timeline
Cloth Cutter
Lee Industries
01.2011 - 01.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist
Catawba Valley Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2011
Computer Cloth Cutter
Vanguard Furniture
01.1989 - 01.2009
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Catawba Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Bandys High School
Some College (No Degree) - Registered Nurse
Catawba Valley Community College
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