Quinetta Rucker
Crown Point,IN
Summary
Professional surgical technologist with comprehensive expertise in surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient care. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, adapting seamlessly to changing needs in high-pressure environments. Proficient in instrument handling, surgical field preparation, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, resourceful, and prepared for pivotal roles in surgical settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Advocate Christ Medical Center
01.2022 - 10.2025
- Setup operating rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, plastic surgery, vascular, robotics, and cardiovascular procedures.
- Specialized focus in laparoscopic, thyroid, spine, and CABG surgeries
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
Surgical Technologist
Midwest Eye Center
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Cataract and Retina procedures
Sterile Processing Technician
Loyola Hospital
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments and supplies for sorting and decontamination
- Cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment
- Monitor and operate sterilization equipment
- Examine supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized
- Prepare and deliver all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures and medical carts
Dental Assistant
Smith Dental Care
09.2016 - 07.2018
- 4handed Assisting
- Dentrix, Umbie, Eaglesoft
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- X-rays, Sterilization, Charting
- Ortho, Endo, General Dentistry, Oral Surgery
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
Phoenix, AZ10-2025
Associate's degree in Surgical Technology -
Midwestern Career College
Chicago, IL12.2023
Certificate in Dental Assisting -
Springboard Institute
Oak Forest, IL08.2016
Certificate in Pharmacy Technician -
PRAIRIE STATE COLLEGE
Chicago Heights, IL10.2010
Diploma -
THORNWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
South Holland, IL05.2004
Skills
- Infection Control
- Surgical procedures
- Patient care
- Team collaboration
- Sterilization techniques
- Basic life support
- Leadership qualities
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Wound dressing
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- Certified Dental Assisitant
Additional Information - Skills And Abilities
- Taking, developing, and mounting x-rays
- Sterilization & infection control
- Tray set ups and dental instruments
- Taking impressions
- Pouring up models
- Pre- and Post-op instructions
- Proficient at assisting with dental procedures and cleanings
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Midwest Eye Center
06.2024 - 10.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
Advocate Christ Medical Center
01.2022 - 10.2025
Sterile Processing Technician
Loyola Hospital
11.2020 - 12.2021
Dental Assistant
Smith Dental Care
09.2016 - 07.2018
Certificate in Dental Assisting -
Springboard Institute
Certificate in Pharmacy Technician -
PRAIRIE STATE COLLEGE
Diploma -
THORNWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
Associate's degree in Surgical Technology -
Midwestern Career College
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