Shalita Gooch
Clover,SC
Summary
Highly skilled Surgical Technologist with 20+ years of experience, known for productivity and efficiency in fast-paced surgical environments. Skilled in sterile field maintenance, surgical equipment preparation, and ensuring smooth operating room workflows. Possess strong abilities in communication, teamwork, and adaptability vital for supporting surgeons and nursing staff during complex procedures.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist 2
INOVA
Fairfax, VA
01.2011 - 07.2017
- Assist in the vaginal birth of newborn infants
- Stock and maintain par levels in delivery rooms and operating rooms
- Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures
- Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent contamination
- Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
- Assisted with postoperative recovery activities such as wound dressing changes or application of ice packs when needed.
- Disposed of contaminated materials according to established protocols following completion of each case.
Surgical Technologist 2
INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital
Fairfax, VA
01.2011 - 07.2017
- Assist Surgeon in surgical procedures, pass instruments and anticipate the needs of the surgical team to ensure a smooth procedure.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly before use in the operating room.
- Performed scrub duties including selecting supplies from the sterile supply room, preparing sutures and sponges prior to surgery, and maintaining
- Maintained a sterile field by setting up instruments, passing instruments to the surgeon, and ensuring the correct tools were available for each procedure.
- Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating room table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent contamination.
- Stock and maintain par levels in the delivery rooms and operating rooms.
Surgical Technologist
Novant Health Prince William Medical Center
Manassas , Virginia
08.2006 - 11.2014
- Maintain proper sterile field during procedure.
- Assisted in the birth of newborn infants in vaginal rooms and operating rooms.
- Preformed vital signs, IVs and Foley catheters.
- Count sponges, needles and instruments before during and after surgical procedures.
- Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
OB Scrub Technician
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
Woodbridge , VA
11.2004 - 08.2006
- Clean and sterile and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
- Stock vaginal and operating rooms with supplies needed to perform deliveries.
- Assist Physician in the delivery of newborn infants in vaginal and cesarean sections.
- Prepared the operating room for scheduled procedures by gathering supplies, verifying expiration dates of medications, and ensuring adequate stock levels.
- Maintained a sterile field by setting up surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment according to established protocols.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Health And Sciences, Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA01-2009
Medical Assistant Diploma - Surgical Technology
Applied Career Training College
Arlington, VA06-2004
Skills
- VA State Licensed Eligible
- BLS Certified
- HIPAA / OSHA proficiency
- Organizational abilities
- Medical Terminology
- Proper handing of instruments to Surgeon
- Aseptic Techniques
- Exceptional communication skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Precepted numerous Surgical Tech students and new hires
- First scrubbed in all scheduled, emergent and STAT c-sections, D&C's, cerclage & hysterectomies
Affiliations
- Member of the shared governance committee
- Women's health avocate
- Member of the sunshine committee
- Preceptor and trainer
Timeline
Surgical Technologist 2
INOVA
01.2011 - 07.2017
Surgical Technologist 2
INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital
01.2011 - 07.2017
Surgical Technologist
Novant Health Prince William Medical Center
08.2006 - 11.2014
OB Scrub Technician
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
11.2004 - 08.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Health And Sciences, Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
Medical Assistant Diploma - Surgical Technology
Applied Career Training College