Shaquita Brown
Canton
Summary
Certified Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at Baptist Medical Center, recognized for enhancing patient safety through meticulous aseptic techniques and effective pre-surgical preparation. Proven ability to anticipate surgeon needs, streamline operations, and train staff, contributing to improved surgical outcomes and team efficiency. Committed to professionalism and continuous education in surgical practices.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Baptist Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted surgical teams by preparing instruments and ensuring sterility of operating room environment.
- Maintained accurate inventory of surgical supplies, enhancing availability for procedures.
- Collaborated with nurses and physicians to streamline pre-operative processes, improving workflow efficiency.
- Trained new staff on surgical protocols and equipment usage, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
- Implemented best practices for instrument handling, reducing potential risks during surgeries.
- Reviewed and updated surgical procedure documentation, ensuring compliance with hospital policies.
- Led quality improvement initiatives in the operating room, focusing on infection control measures and safety protocols.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ochsner /Rush Medical Center
05.2009 - 09.2021
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
Education
Certificate - Surgical Technology
East Central Community College
Decatur, Mississippi, MS12-2008
Skills
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Surgical equipment operation
- Professionalism and ethics
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Passing surgical tools
- Safely disposing of needles
- Aseptic techniques
- Patient safety
- Basic life support
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Baptist Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ochsner /Rush Medical Center
05.2009 - 09.2021
Certificate - Surgical Technology
East Central Community College