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Education
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Shana Bragg

Certified Surgical Technologist/OB Technician
Mooresville,North Carolina

Summary

Skilled Certified Surgical Technologist offering more than 9 years of experience and well versed in OB/General/GYN surgical procedures. Adept at orienting and training technical staff and implementing policies to streamline workflow. Excited to bring expertise to growing organization offering room for advancement. Driven Surgical Technologist offering 9 years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in sports medicine, total joint replacement, general surgery and plastic surgery procedures. Proven leader and instrumental in developing new total joint replacement programs and educating staff on new policies, procedures and equipment. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement. Meticulous Certified Surgical Technologist excited to bring 9-year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist/OB Technician

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
Mooresville, North Carolina
05.2021 - Current
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Iredell Memorial Hospital
Statesville, NC
03.2020 - 06.2021
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Atrium Healthcare
Lincolnton, North Carolina
07.2019 - 11.2019
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Atrium Healthcare
Monroe, North Carolina
03.2017 - 05.2019
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.

Education

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, Concord, NC
08.2014 - 05.2016

Skills

    Pre- and post-surgical counts

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Certification

CST - Certified Surgical Technologist

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist/OB Technician - Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist - Iredell Memorial Hospital
03.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist - Atrium Healthcare
07.2019 - 11.2019
Certified Surgical Technologist - Atrium Healthcare
03.2017 - 05.2019
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences - Associate of Science, Surgical Technology
08.2014 - 05.2016

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