Shannon Dague
Blairsville,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Meticulous (Certified Surgical Technologist) excited to bring 7-year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, extensive background in Orthopedics & Spine. Well- versed in sports medicine and total joint replacement. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Surgical Technologist
Jackson Nurse Professionals
05.2022 - Current
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
10.2017 - 05.2022
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Completed numerous total joint replacement procedures per month.
- Specialized in Spine and Neuro Spine Procedures: Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusions, Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusions, Direct Lateral Interbody Fusions, 360s, ACDF
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
Sterile Processing Technician
Ben Taub Hospital - Harris Health System
05.2015 - 10.2017
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2022
Surgical Technology
Fortis Institute - Houston
N Sam Houston Pkwy05.2017
Sterile Processing Technology
Fortis Institute - Houston
450 N Sam Houston Pkwy05.2015
Skills
- Emergency Procedures
- Sterile Processing Support
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Sterile Processing
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Patient Care Standards
- Infection Control Protocols
- Universal Precautions
- Preparing for Surgeries
- Sterile Field Management
- Surgical Team Assistance
- Total Joint Replacement
- Spine & Neuro
- OB/GYN Procedures
- Gynecological Surgery
- General Surgery
- Laparoscopic Procedures
- Handle Specimens
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Direct Patient Care
- Nursing Support
- Surgical Technology
Timeline
Travel Surgical Technologist
Jackson Nurse Professionals
05.2022 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
10.2017 - 05.2022
Sterile Processing Technician
Ben Taub Hospital - Harris Health System
05.2015 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Purdue University
Surgical Technology
Fortis Institute - Houston
Sterile Processing Technology
Fortis Institute - Houston
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