TANESHA HOWELL
Conover,NC
Summary
Meticulous Certified Surgical Technician excited to bring 22 years background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technician
Davie Medical Center-Wake Forest
Bermuda Run, NC
08.2013 - Current
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Scrubbed and assisted on complex orthopedic surgeries including Wake Forest athletes.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Atrium Health-Travel Assignment
Monroe, NC
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mission Hospital-Travel Assignment
Asheville, NC
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Scrubbed and set up numerous endovascular surgeries.
Surgical Technologist
Catawba Valley Medical Center
Hickory, NC
12.2010 - 06.2019
- Responsible for managing staff and prioritizing surgeries on weekend shift.
- Excellent verbal and communication skillls.
- Administrative duties including answering phones and scheduling.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Surgical Technologist
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
03.2009 - 12.2010
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Surgical Technician
Central Carolina Hospital
Sanford, NC
10.2007 - 03.2009
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Surgical Technologist
Howard County General Hospital, John Hopkins
Columbia, MD
06.2007 - 10.2007
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures
Surgical Technologist
Central Carolina Hospital-Travel Assignment
Sanford, NC
03.2006 - 01.2007
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Surgical Technologist
Presbyterian Hospital
Charlotte, NC
08.2005 - 11.2005
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
Sterile Processing Technician
Duke Health Raleigh Hospital
Raleigh, NC
01.2005 - 08.2005
- Assessed instruments, equipment and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs and sets.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
Surgical Technologist
Frye Regional Medical Center
Hickory, NC
08.2000 - 12.2004
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
NCAssociate of Science -
Caldwell Early College
Hudson, NCDiploma - Surgical Technology
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC08.2000
Skills
Certified in Surgical Technology
BLS Certified
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Atrium Health-Travel Assignment
06.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mission Hospital-Travel Assignment
02.2020 - 05.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist
Emory University Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2020
Certified Surgical Technician
Davie Medical Center-Wake Forest
08.2013 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Catawba Valley Medical Center
12.2010 - 06.2019
Surgical Technologist
Carolinas Medical Center
03.2009 - 12.2010
Surgical Technician
Central Carolina Hospital
10.2007 - 03.2009
Surgical Technologist
Howard County General Hospital, John Hopkins
06.2007 - 10.2007
Surgical Technologist
Central Carolina Hospital-Travel Assignment
03.2006 - 01.2007
Surgical Technologist
Presbyterian Hospital
08.2005 - 11.2005
Sterile Processing Technician
Duke Health Raleigh Hospital
01.2005 - 08.2005
Surgical Technologist
Frye Regional Medical Center
08.2000 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
Associate of Science -
Caldwell Early College
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Catawba Valley Community College
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