Shyanne Kuykendall
Summary
Dynamic Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at HCA-Medical Center, skilled in robotic surgery and preoperative care. Proven ability to enhance patient safety and streamline surgical processes through meticulous organization and effective communication. Committed to maintaining CDC compliance and fostering teamwork in high-pressure environments. Seasoned professional with several years of success in supporting surgeons during wide range of surgical procedures. Proficient in quickly setting up and breaking down surgical suites for assigned cases to sustain patient flows.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
HCA-Medical Center
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Retrieve abduction, adduction equipment to ensure patients are safe and secure when positioning.
- Efficient with yellow-fins and stir-ups for patient positioning.
- Protect patients from HAI's (Hospital Acquired Infections) by hand washing in an aseptic way.
- Responsible for donning gown and glove for the surgical team, with the 'no touch' technique.
- Floating through-out different surgeries to give breaks and lunches when needed.
Traveling Surgical Tech
Emory-Decatur Hospital
Decatur, GA
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Retrieved abduction, adduction equipment to ensure patients is safe and secure when positioning.
- Efficient with yellow-fins and stir-ups for patient positioning.
- Protect patients from HAI's (Hospital Acquired Infections) by hand washing in an aseptic manner.
- Responsible for donning gown and glove for the surgical team.
- Floating through-out different surgeries when breaks and lunches are needed.
Surgical Technologist
HCA-Pearland
Pearland, TX
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Prepare the room for surgery by checking equipment to make sure everything is properly functioning and not expired.
- Make sure the instruments are sterilized and ready before the procedure by looking at indicators.
- Check the case cart to make sure all surgical supplies are available or on standby before surgery begins.
- Prepare patients for surgery by cleaning and sanitizing incision sites using iodine, chlorhexidine solutions.
- Observe patient during Intubation.
- Prior to surgery, responsible for counting soft items, sharps, and instruments with the circulating nurse.
- During the case complete an overview of procedure when extubating.
- Assist in General, Colorectal, Podiatry and Robotic surgeries.
Surgical Technologist
MD Anderson Neurology
Houston, TX
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Organize the room with surgical equipment before surgery.
- Reading preference card before procedure.
- Dust wipes the surgical suite with germicidal disposable wipes.
- Make sure surgeons surgical loupes and appropriate lighting are cleaned and ready before procedure.
- Assist in Craniotomies and Laminectomies with proper supplies.
- Count all items to ensure that no foreign objects are retained in patients before case ends.
- Provide excellent patient care and communication with surgeon, leadership, and teammates.
Surgical Technologist
Oak-Bend Surgery Center
Houston, TX
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Prevent patients from any infections by having a conscious mind of my sterile field.
- Help surgeon during the case by passing instruments and other sterile supplies in an aseptic manner.
- Responsible for adjusting adequate lighting prior to surgery and during surgery.
- Audit supplies by inspecting expiration dates before all surgeries.
Education
Certified Surgical Technologist -
Fortis College
06.2021
Skills
- Surgical Procedures
- Robotic Surgery
- ENT
- Urology
- Laparoscopy
- Spine Orthopedics
- GYN
- Interpersonal Communication
- Inclusive Leadership
- Preoperative Care
- Intraoperative Care
- Postoperative Care
- First Aid
- BLS-CPR
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Organizational Skills
- CDC Compliance
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
HCA-Medical Center
04.2024 - 09.2024
Traveling Surgical Tech
Emory-Decatur Hospital
11.2023 - 01.2024
Surgical Technologist
HCA-Pearland
01.2023 - 10.2023
Surgical Technologist
MD Anderson Neurology
08.2022 - 10.2022
Surgical Technologist
Oak-Bend Surgery Center
12.2021 - 08.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist -
Fortis College