Shemanette Terry
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Driven, Well-versed in surgical procedures such as general, orthopedics, ENT, neurology and plastic surgery procedures. Proven leader eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
The Cure Company
03.2020 - Current
- Trained new hire employees
- Monitored sales trends to adjust pricing strategies accordingly for optimal profitability
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Scheduled breaks for team members, promoting a fair work environment while maximizing coverage during peak hours.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
Surgical Technologist Student
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Optimized patient recovery process by providing thorough pre-operative education on expectations, risks, and post-operative care instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients undergoing surgery.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Contributed to hospital efficiency by promptly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting surgeons with various surgical procedures and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Supported successful surgeries through proficient handling of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment during operations.
- Strengthened clinical skills through hands-on experience in multiple surgical specialties such as orthopedics, neurology, plastics, genitourinary and general surgery.
- Reduced surgery time by efficiently setting up surgical instruments and equipment before each procedure.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Improved teamwork among the surgical team by communicating effectively and anticipating the needs of other members.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Performed/ Contributed in over 120 surgeries
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
American Career College
Los Angeles, CA02.2024
Skills
- Workplace Safety
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Communication and teamwork
- Multitasking
- PPE use
- Specimen Collection
- Basic Life Support
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Problem-Solving
- Customer experience
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Surgical Technologist Student
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
10.2023 - 02.2024
Assistant Manager
The Cure Company
03.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
American Career College
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