Shamika Russell
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented Surgical Technologist experienced in supporting general surgery, urology, orthopedics, robotics, and spine procedures. Expertise in sterile technique, instrument handling, and patient positioning enhances surgical efficiency and safety. Background in sterile processing adds valuable knowledge of instrument cleaning, inspection, assembly, and sterilization.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
DuPont Hospital
Fort Wayne, IN
09.2024 - Current
- Assists surgeons during operative and invasive procedures, including, general surgery, urology, orthopedics, robotics and spine.
- Anticipated surgeon needs by passing instruments, sutures, and supplies efficiently during operations.
- Maintained sterile technique throughout procedures to support infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures.
- Demonstrated competence in the care and accurate handling of specimens.
- Organized surgical trays and restocked supplies to support smooth case turnover.
- Assisted with patient positioning, draping, and transfer tasks in accordance with safety protocols.
- Monitored instrument integrity and reported equipment issues promptly to clinical staff.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
Surgical Technologist Student
Parkview Regional Medical Center
Fort Wayne, IN
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Prepared operating rooms with sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures.
- Assisted surgical team with patient positioning, draping, and procedure setup.
- Maintained sterile field by following aseptic technique and monitoring contamination risks.
- Counted sponges, sharps, and instruments to support accurate surgical safety checks.
- Review case carts to ensure that supplies and instruments are correct prior to surgery.
Sterile Processing Technician
Parkview Regional Medical Center
Fort Wayne, IN
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Sterilized instruments with steam and low-temperature methods following infection-control standards.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments using washer-disinfectors and ultrasonic equipment.
- Assembled case carts and trays according to specialty.
- Assembled case carts and trays according to surgeon preference cards.
- Package and stocked clean instruments, for surgery.
- Responded to scheduled and emergency requests for instruments.
- Maintain attention to detail throughout the instrument processing and sterilization workflow.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Fort Wayne07-2024
Associate of Arts -
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL08-2022
Skills
- Surgical instrumentation
- Operating Room Preparation
- Sterilization Procedures
- Effective Verbal Communication
- Instrument and Equipment Checks
- Patient Positioning, Prepping and Draping
- Effective Verbal Communication
- Effective Verbal Communication
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
DuPont Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Surgical Technologist Student
Parkview Regional Medical Center
11.2023 - 07.2024
Sterile Processing Technician
Parkview Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - 03.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Associate of Arts -
Broward College