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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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