Rachel Z. Reeves
**** ********** **. *** *, Charlotte, NC 28210
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Objective To be a crucial member to a surgical team, contributing my endurance, flexibility to change, and the ability
to think quickly in any surgical environment to ensure the best patient care.
Clinical Experience
• Over two years experience in the operating room.
• Contributed to major and minor neurosurgical procedures such as tumor resections, aneurysms,
spinal fusions and decompressions, deep brain stimulation, emergency craniotomies, and shunts.
Education Surgical Technology Diploma 2012-2013
Carolinas College of Health Sciences, Charlotte NC
Bachelors of Science, Exercise Science 2002-2006
University of South Carolina, Columbia SC
Minor: Dance
Work History Surgical Technologist, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte NC 2013 – Present
• Assist surgeon during procedures.
• Perform routine aseptic techniques and maintain patient safety while in each case.
• Participate in operations in different services such as general, neurology, orthopedics, vascular,
urology, and gynecology.
• Support circulating RN and other surgical team members.
• Help with room set up, patient positioning, and room turn overs.
Gyrotonic / Gyrokinesis Teacher, Alternative Fitness Pilates Studio, Charlotte NC 2008-2012
• Taught several clients with a variety of physical capabilities and limitations.
• Physically moved and manipulated clients into correct positions.
• Assessed progress of clients and planned sessions accordingly.
• Performed small business duties such as scheduling clients, collecting patient history forms,
waivers, and fee.
Shift Manager, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Columbia/Charlotte/Gastonia 2004-2011
• Prepared, delivered, and set up catering orders.
• Assisted with promotional events.
• Collaborated with general manager and owners on operations and decision making.
• Took inventory and product deliveries.
• Operated cash register and prepared food for customers.
Sp
ecial Awards /
Achievements Certified Surgical Technologist
BCLS certified
Dean’s List - Carolinas College of Health Sciences
Association of Surgical Technologists
Certified Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis Teacher
University of South Carolina Dance Company
University of South Carolina women’s rugby team