Shy'Shawna Smith
Madison,AL
Summary
Highly skilled Surgical Technologist with over 2 years of experience assisting in a wide variety of surgical procedures, including general surgeries, orthopedics, OBGYN cases, C-sections, plastics, urology cases, robotics, etc. Adept in maintaining sterile fields, anticipating surgeons needs, and supporting fast-paced operating rooms with a strong focus on patient safety and surgical efficiency. Proven ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail, critical thinking, precision, and a calm demeanor.
Overview
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1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Madison Hospital
Madison, AL
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Prepared and maintained surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures, ensuring adherence to infection control policies.
- Ensure accurate counts before, during, and after procedures in compliance with surgical protocols and patient safety guidelines.
- Assisted in positioning patients and ensuring a sterile environment during surgeries.
- Collaborated with surgical team to anticipate needs during operations, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels of surgical supplies and coordinated timely replenishment.
- Provide first scrub assistance and assisted in over 800+ procedures ranging from laparoscopic cholecystectomies, orthopedic joint replacements, all types of OBGYN cases, urology, plastics, robotics, C-sections, etc.
- Utilize electrosurgical units, suction devices, and robotic surgical systems (e.g., da Vinci Robot) during complex procedures.
- Assist with emergency procedures and robotic cases, remaining calm and focused inn high-pressure environments.
- Train 5+ new surgical technologists and interns, ensuring knowledge of instruments and OR protocols.
- Knowledgeable in instrument sterilization using aseptic technique.
- Assists with patient positioning, draping, prepping surgical sites, on going surgeries, and helping out the surgical team with turnovers.
- Assists with wound closure and dressing application under surgeon's guidance.
- Work closely with surgeons, RN's, anesthesiologists, and other OR personnel to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Communicate with the doctors to ensure that we have everything necessary, or any additional resources required, to achieve the best possible outcome for the surgery.
- Cleans and restocks operating room for next procedure.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL05-2030
Software Development - Software Engineering
Triple Ten
Salt Lake City, UT10-2026
Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technologist
Huntsville Hospital Systems
Huntsville, AL2022
High School Diploma -
Demopolis High School
Demopolis, AL05-2019
Certified Nurse Assistant - HOSA
Demopolis High School
Demopolis, AL05-2019
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Aseptic techniques
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical preparations and set up
- Intraoperative support
- Postoperative duties
- Collaboration and communication
- Teamwork and turnovers
- Infection control protocols
- Leadership qualities
- Supply management
- Safety protocols
Certification
- Surgical Technologist (ST)- Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assisting
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Training
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Madison Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Calhoun Community College
Software Development - Software Engineering
Triple Ten
Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technologist
Huntsville Hospital Systems
High School Diploma -
Demopolis High School
Certified Nurse Assistant - HOSA
Demopolis High School