SHANNON A. DUBUC
Statesboro,GA
Summary
Dedicated nursing student and experienced Certified Surgical First Assistant with over 20 years of perioperative experience in high-acuity surgical environments. Known for strong clinical judgment, calm performance under pressure, and exceptional teamwork. Actively transitioning into critical care nursing with a focused goal of securing an ICU RN position at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Brings deep procedural knowledge, patient-safety leadership, and advanced situational awareness to bedside nursing practice.
Surgical technology professional, prepared to excel in leading surgical teams and maintaining high standards of patient care. Proven ability to manage complex surgical procedures and support surgical teams with precision. Emphasizes collaborative efforts and adaptability, ensuring reliability and flexibility in dynamic environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Doctor’s Hospital of Tattnall
Savannah, GA
- Provided perioperative support across multiple surgical specialties.
- Ensured operating room readiness and adherence to infection-control standards.
Certified Surgical First Assistant / Surgical Technologist
East Georgia Regional Medical Center
Statesboro, GA
07.2011 - Current
- First assist in high-acuity surgical procedures including general surgery, orthopedics, trauma, vascular, and emergent cases.
- Anticipate surgeon needs, manage sterile field integrity, and support complex intraoperative decision-making.
- Maintain patient safety through strict adherence to aseptic technique and surgical protocols.
- Serve as a key team leader in high-pressure operative environments.
- Precept and mentor new surgical technologists and students.
Orthopedic Surgical Technologist / Surgical Assistant
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Center
Statesboro, GA
06.2010 - 07.2011
- Assisted in orthopedic surgical procedures including joint replacements and sports medicine cases.
- Prepared surgical instrumentation and maintained sterile technique.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing (ASN)
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro, GA05.2026
Skills
- Critical Care Readiness
- Patient Assessment & Monitoring
- IV Therapy & Medication Safety
- High-Acuity Teamwork
- Clinical Judgment
- Emergency Response
- Infection Control
- Leadership & Mentorship
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Surgical & Procedural Expertise
- Orthopedic surgery
- Operating room safety
- Endoscopic procedures
- Trauma surgery
- Preoperative preparation
- Suturing techniques
- Cardiovascular surgery
- Sterile technique
- Tissue handling
- Blood vessel control
- Neurosurgery
- Incision management
- Laparoscopic procedures
- Pediatric surgery
- Wound closure
- General surgery
- Postoperative care
- Intraoperative assistance
- Plastic surgery
- Gynecological surgery
- Urologic surgery
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Vascular surgery
- Critical thinking
- OB/GYN procedures
- Wound dressing
- Suturing
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Medication administration
- Infection control protocols
- Proper positioning
- Suture cutting
- Anatomy and physiology
- Patient identification
- Surgical support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Stress management techniques
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Patient care
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient safety
- Surgical techniques
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient education
- Decision-making
- Vitals monitoring
- Hand-eye coordination
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Clinical assessment
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Professional demeanor
- Emergency response
- Diagnostic procedures
- Specimen preparation
- Suture removal
- Time management abilities
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
Accomplishments
- Built strong relationships with surgeons and learned set up preferences to streamline surgeries.
- Troubleshot and repaired various equipment, contributing to annual cost savings related to equipment repair.
- Improved operating room efficiency 15% by reorganizing inventory system.
- Trained 50+ new surgical technologists.
- Achieved higher efficiency in case turnover times through effectively helping with instrument tray streamlining.
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LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Founder & Co-President, Ogeechee Technical College Nursing Club (OTNC) 2025 – Present Initial creator and founder of the OTC Nursing Club, establishing the organization from concept to active, recognized student organization. Co-creator of OTC’s Common Thread Initiative, a student-led uniform and supply support program for uniformed students across multiple healthcare programs in need. Developed bylaws, officer roles, contracts, and operational structure. Spearhead fundraising initiatives, volunteer programs, and student engagement projects. Coordinate Student Leadership Council (SLC) participation and compliance. Mentor junior nursing students and support professional development initiatives. Lead organization-wide meetings and interdepartmental collaboration.
Affiliations
Association of Surgical Technologist
Association of Surgical Assisting
American Nurses Association
Ogeechee Tech Nursing Club
Certification
- Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
- BLS – American Heart Association
- ACLS – In progress
- RN License – Pending (Expected 2026)
Timeline
Certified Surgical First Assistant / Surgical Technologist
East Georgia Regional Medical Center
07.2011 - Current
Orthopedic Surgical Technologist / Surgical Assistant
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Center
06.2010 - 07.2011
Surgical Technologist
Doctor’s Hospital of Tattnall
Associate of Science - Nursing (ASN)
Ogeechee Technical College