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Shawanda Sears

Surgical Tech
Glenwood,IL

Summary

Adept Surgical Technologist with a proven track record at UChicago, excelling in maintaining sterile environments and assisting in complex surgical procedures. Demonstrates mastery in aseptic techniques and patient confidentiality, ensuring optimal surgical outcomes and adherence to infection control protocols. Skilled in both technical assistance and patient care, showcasing a unique blend of precision and compassion.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Technologist

UChicago
Chicago, IL
11.2019 - Current
  • Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
  • Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
  • Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
  • Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
  • Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
  • Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
  • Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
  • Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.

Surgical Technologist

Trustaff Travel Nursing
4675 Cornell Rd Cincinnati, OH
07.2024 - 11.2024
  • Provided assistance to surgeons during operations through passing instruments, holding retractors, cutting sutures, suctioning fluids and applying dressings.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
  • Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
  • Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.

Education

Associate of Science - Surgical Tech

Virginia College
Mobile, AL
03-2010

Skills

  • Aseptic and sterilization techniques
  • Infection control protocols
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Pre-surgical preparation
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Transporting patients

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Trustaff Travel Nursing
07.2024 - 11.2024

Surgical Technologist

UChicago
11.2019 - Current

Associate of Science - Surgical Tech

Virginia College

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