Samantha Story
Garretson,SD
Summary
Surgical professional with solid background in supporting complex surgical procedures and ensuring operational efficiency. Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments. Reliable and adaptable with strong skills in sterile techniques and patient interaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital
Sioux Falls, SD
11.2023 - Current
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency within the surgical department.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Pulling supplies for the next day cases
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, fostering skill development and confidence in high-pressure environments
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Help order new instruments
Surgical Technologist
Avera Mckennan Hospital
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
02.2015 - 04.2025
- Maintained sterile field during procedures to ensure patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Assisted surgical teams in preparation and organization of operating room instruments and supplies.
- Collaborated with surgeons and nurses to facilitate efficient workflow during surgeries.
- Managed inventory of surgical instruments, ensuring availability and readiness for procedures.
- Trained junior staff on best practices for surgical preparation and instrument handling.
Surgical Technologist
Trinity Health
Minot, North Dakota
10.2014 - 01.2015
- Surgical Technologist assists the professional nursing staff of the O.R. in the execution of the nursing process to provide individualized nursing care for a specific group of patients.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Sioux Falls VA Health Care System
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
01.2010 - 10.2014
- Surgical Technologist assists the professional nursing staff of the O.R. in the execution of the nursing process to provide individualized nursing care for a specific group of patients.
Clinical Instructor
Southeast Technical Institute
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Clinical Instructor, assists the students at the hospital during their clinical experience.
- Mentored Surgical Technoligist students through clinical rotations, ensuring adherence to best practices and professional standards.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback to foster skill development.
Surgical Technologist
Avera Mckennan Hospital
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
05.2002 - 01.2010
- Surgical Technologist assists the professional nursing staff of the O.R. in the execution of the nursing process to provide individualized nursing care for a specific group of patients.
Surgical Technologist
Prairie Lakes Hospital
Watertown, South Dakota
03.2005 - 08.2005
- Surgical Technologist assists the professional nursing staff of the O.R. in the execution of the nursing process to provide individualized nursing care for a specific group of patients.
Clinical experience for Surgical Technologist
Mankato hospital
Mankato, Minnesota
05.2005 - 08.2002
- Clinical experience for Surgical Technologist
Education
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Southeast Technical School
Sioux Falls, South Dakota01.2002
Skills
- Aseptic techniques
- Critical thinking
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical assistance
- Instrument sterilization
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Suturing
- Patient positioning expertise
- Instrument preparation
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Avera Mckennan Hospital
02.2015 - 04.2025
Surgical Technologist
Trinity Health
10.2014 - 01.2015
Surgical Technologist
Sioux Falls VA Health Care System
01.2010 - 10.2014
Clinical experience for Surgical Technologist
Mankato hospital
05.2005 - 08.2002
Surgical Technologist
Prairie Lakes Hospital
03.2005 - 08.2005
Clinical Instructor
Southeast Technical Institute
01.2004 - 01.2010
Surgical Technologist
Avera Mckennan Hospital
05.2002 - 01.2010
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Southeast Technical School