Tavaris Shandle
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Focused surgical technologist well versed in wide range of general procedures. Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Board certified by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Motivated surgical technologist adept at handling instruments, supplies and equipment for non-invasive to minimally invasive procedures. Well versed in all operating room activities with a commitment to upholding the highest standard of sterile technique during procedures. Excited to bring 12-year background to growing organization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Lab Instructor
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA
09.2010 - Current
- Developed and implemented clinical laboratory instruction plans based on established curriculum guidelines.
- Provided guidance and support to students in the classroom, laboratory and online environment.
- Reviewed student assessments and provided feedback for improvement.
- Conducted individual and group meetings with students to discuss progress and performance.
Surgical Technologist
Virginia Mason
Seattle, WA
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Transported patients to operating room before surgery and monitored vital signs throughout procedure.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA09-2010
Skills
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Quality Control Procedures
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Passing surgical tools
- Surgical Assistance
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Preparing for surgeries
- Transporting patients
- Safely disposing of needles
- Aseptic Techniques
- Equipment set up and operation
- Workplace Safety
- Instrument preparation
- Dressing wounds
- Equipment set up
- Wound Dressing
- Surgical Procedure Familiarity
- Sterile Technique Proficiency
- Anatomy Understanding
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Positioning
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Wound Dressing Techniques
- Restocking Inventory
- Decision-Making
- Patient Tracking Software
- Self Motivation
- Continuous Improvement
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Virginia Mason
05.2024 - 05.2024
Clinical Lab Instructor
Clover Park Technical College
09.2010 - Current
Associate of Applied Science -
Clover Park Technical College
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