Tosha James

Las Vegas, NV *****

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Knowledgeable Surgical Technologist with 10 years of experience and expertise in setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and handling wide range of instruments and equipment during procedures. Ready to take next career step in

Nursing role.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Certified Surgical Technologist

MountainView Hospital - Las Vegas, NV

July 2022 to Present

1. Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using a wide range of tools, including retractors, sponges and suction and irrigation equipment

2. Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, and plastic surgery procedures

3. Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction

Certified Surgical Technologist

Medical Solutions

October 2021 to Present

• traveling to city to city to different hospitals

• Assist surgeons during surgical procedures by anticipating surgeons needs to make sure the procedure is executed as smooth and efficiently as possible.

• prepare and organize the operating room, clean and sterilize equipment and maintain a sterile environment

Surgical Technologist

Christian Northeast Hospital - St. Louis, MO

September 2018 to October 2021

• Assist surgeons during surgical procedures by anticipating surgeons needs to make sure the procedure is executed as smooth and efficiently as possible.

• prepare and organize the operating room, clean and sterilize equipment and maintain a sterile environment.

Surgical Technologist

Barnes Jewish Hospital - St. Louis, MO

January 2017 to September 2018

• Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using a wide range of tools, including retractors, sponges and suction and irrigation equipment

• Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, and plastic surgery procedures

• Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction

Surgical Technologist

St. Mary's Health Care - St. Louis, MO

August 2012 to September 2017

· Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, and plastic surgery procedures

· Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using a wide range of tools, including retractors, sponges and suction and irrigation equipment

· Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools

CNA

Life Care of Bridgeton - St. Louis, MO

May 2014 to March 2015

· Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment

· Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy

· Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage

CNA

Quarters Of Des Peres - St. Louis, MO

September 2012 to May 2014

· Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation Cared for clients

· Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage

CNA

Eunice Smith Home - Alton, IL

May 2011 to August 2012

· Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation

· Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision

Education

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE in SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE - Fenton, MO

2015

Skills

• Epic

• Hospital experience

• ADLs

• Cleaning

• CPR (10+ years)

• Vital signs

• Organizational skills

• Medical terminology (10+ years)

• Infection control

• Aseptic technique (10+ years)

Certifications and Licenses

ACLS Certification

Certified Surgical Technologist

April 2023

BLS Certification

February 2025

CPR Certification

February 2025

Certified Surgical Assistant

Certified Surgical Technologist

CST

Assessments

Medical terminology — Familiar

June 2021

Understanding and using medical terminology

Full results: Familiar

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