Radiah E Evans
Kokomo,IN
Summary
Certified surgical professional prepared to enhance surgical team efficiency and patient safety. Proven ability to assist in complex procedures and maintain sterile environments. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced settings, with expertise in surgical instrumentation and sterile techniques.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Sullivan County Community Hospital
Sullivan, IN
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Adhered to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Ensured sterility of operating rooms and surgical instruments, significantly reducing risk of post-operative infections.
Certified Surgical Technologist
IU North- Carmel
Carmel, IN
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Monitored sterile fields, maintaining cleanliness during surgical procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies by utilizing knowledge of medical instrumentation.
- Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Performing proper cleaning and hygiene techniques according to AORN and facility protocol.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Assisted surgical teams by preparing instruments and equipment for various procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Lutheran Hospital-Ft. Wayne
Ft. Wayne, In
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards in the operating room.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Monitored sterile fields, maintaining cleanliness during surgical procedures.
- Maintained proper handling and rotation of sterile supplies.
- Followed and maintained universal precautions and implementing infection control policies and procedures
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ascension St. Vincent Carmel
Carmel, IN
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Practiced universal precautions and implementing infection control policies
- Proficient with the proper handling of medical instrumentation, supplies and equipment while working in surgical procedures.
- Performed proper hand hygiene and aseptic techniques according to AORN and facility policies.
- Practiced quality control when handling contaminated items and supplies.
- Knowledgeable with the proper handling of medical instrumentation, preparation of sterile setup of field during surgeries
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mcleod Health Hospital- Loris
Loris, SC
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Somerset, KY
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance by utilizing knowledge of medical instrumentation.
- Knowledgeable in handling medical instrumentation, supplies and equipment properly according to policy standards
- Maintained universal precautions and protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by using aseptic techniques to prepare sterile fields during procedures.
- Monitored sterile fields, maintaining cleanliness during surgical procedures.
- Preformed proper handling and rotation of sterile supplies
Certified Surgical Technologist
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
Battle Creek, MI
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Beltway Surgery Center
Carmel, IN
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Monitored sterile fields, maintaining cleanliness during surgical procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies by utilizing knowledge of medical instrumentation.
- Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Performing proper cleaning and hygiene techniques according to AORN and facility protocol.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Assisted surgical teams by preparing instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Indiana University Hospital
Carmel, IN
09.2016 - 01.2020
- Monitored sterile fields, maintaining cleanliness during surgical procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies by utilizing knowledge of medical instrumentation.
- Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Performing proper cleaning and hygiene techniques according to AORN and facility protocol.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Assisted surgical teams by preparing instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Kokomo, IN07-2016
Skills
- Knowledgeable with Surgical instrumentation and Sterilization
- Able to assist with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients
- Trained in Surgical services which includes ENT, GI, GEN, GYN, Plastics, URO, Ortho, Spine, Bariatrics, Da Vinci, Podiatry, Peds, Dental
- Pre-surgical preparation: Hand and personal hygiene
- Professionalism and ethics
- Safe sharps disposal
- Infection control protocols
Professional Skills
- Credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
- Certified BLS provider with the American Heart Association
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Sullivan County Community Hospital
10.2025 - 02.2026
Certified Surgical Technologist
IU North- Carmel
09.2024 - 09.2025
Certified Surgical Technologist
Lutheran Hospital-Ft. Wayne
09.2023 - 07.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ascension St. Vincent Carmel
06.2023 - 08.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mcleod Health Hospital- Loris
02.2023 - 05.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist
Beltway Surgery Center
02.2020 - 08.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist
Indiana University Hospital
09.2016 - 01.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana