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Shanna Logan Brewer

Bishopville,SC

Summary

Meticulous Certified Surgical Technologist bringing practiced experience assisting with diverse operating room functions. Anticipates and addresses surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery. Models medical teamwork and physical stamina.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Current

Starbucks, Barista
Sumter , SC
10.2017 - Current
  • Promoted coffee consumption by educating customers
  • Trained new barista in workflow procedures,espresso and coffee brewing equipment, and drink preparation
  • Operate both manual and semi-automatic espresso machines, as well as commercial coffee brewers
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.

Line Therapist

Early Autism Project
10.2015 - 10.2015
  • Provide, utilize, and apply Applied Behavioral Analysis principles to autistic patients
  • Administer therapy and educational techniques based on individual patient needs
  • Motivate through positive reinforcement of good behaviors and ignoring bad behaviors
  • Develop and reinforce communication, academic, social, and behavioral skills

Front Desk Attendant

Y.M.C.A
Sumter, SC
04.2014 - 08.2014


  • Provide information regarding programs and membership
  • Enroll memberships and receive fees
  • Maintain daily records
  • Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
  • Used quick response and dynamic service skills to build relationships with patrons, improving customer retention rate.

Private Scrub / Medical Assistant

Tuomey Pain Treatment Center, Todd Warrick
Sumter, SC
01.2007 - 06.2010
  • Provide patient information and education
  • Assist with surgical procedures in a clinical setting
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
  • Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.

Surgical Technician

Tuomey Outpatient Surgery Center
Sumter, SC
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.

Surgical Technician

Kershaw County Medical Center
Camden, SC
05.2003 - 01.2005
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
  • Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
  • 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.
  • Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.

Education

Psychology

Coker College
Hartsville, SC

Biology

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC

Certificate/Diploma - Surgical Technology

Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter, SC
05.2003

Skills

  • Pre-surgical preparation
  • Safe sharps disposal
  • Passing surgical instruments
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Wound Dressing
  • Pre- and post-surgical counts
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Infection control protocols

Certification

  • Certified Surgical Technologist

Timeline

Current

Starbucks, Barista
10.2017 - Current

Line Therapist

Early Autism Project
10.2015 - 10.2015

Front Desk Attendant

Y.M.C.A
04.2014 - 08.2014

Private Scrub / Medical Assistant

Tuomey Pain Treatment Center, Todd Warrick
01.2007 - 06.2010

Surgical Technician

Tuomey Outpatient Surgery Center
01.2005 - 01.2007

Surgical Technician

Kershaw County Medical Center
05.2003 - 01.2005

Psychology

Coker College

Biology

Francis Marion University

Certificate/Diploma - Surgical Technology

Central Carolina Technical College

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