Asharria L. McKinley
**** ******* ******, *******, **., 70071
*************@*****.*** or *****************@*****.*** Title: Surgical Tech
Surgical Department
To whom this may concern:
I am pleased to know you were hiring for the Surgical Technologist position at your facilitate. I have observed your facilitate. I’ve applied and summited my application for the Surgical Technologist position and as requested, I’m enclosing a copy of my resume. I’m also enclosing copies of:
• My references with contact information.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact me at 225-***-****. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Asharria L. McKinley
Enclosure
Asharria L. McKinley
2357 Cypress Street, Lutcher, LA., 70071
*************@*****.*** or *****************@*****.*** References:
Sharon Mayeaux- Surgical Tech at Crescent View Surgery Center
Julie Jackson- Charge Nurse at Lakeview Hospital
Karen Ellis-Ass. Store Manager at Auto Zone
985-***-**** & **********@*********.***
Lorraine Lawrence-CST at Touro Infirmary
504-***-**** & ********@***.***
Clyde Williams-Surgical Tech at Children’s Hospital
504-***-**** & *****.********.***@********.***
Asharria L. McKinley
2357 Cypress Street, Lutcher, LA., 70071
*************@*****.*** or *****************@*****.*** OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a rewarding position as a surgical technologist within an innovative and professional organization; where I can contribute my knowledge and skills for the benefit of the company. SKILLS:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, works well in groups and alone, excellent multi-tasker and problem solver; also experience in Microsoft Words, Excel, PowerPoint and computers. Skills in the following specialties: Ophthalmic, Pediatric, Peripheral Vascular, Plastic surgery, Neuro surgery General, Genitourinary, Pain-Management, Gynecological & Obstetrical and Robotic surgery Pre-operative preparation
• Securing/arranging equipment
• Creating sterile field
• Opening sterile supplies
• Scrubs/gowns/gloves
• Organizes sterile field
• Performs necessary counts
• Sterile skin prep
• Urinary Catheterization
Intra-operative procedures
• Drapes
• Anticipates the needs of surgeon/assistant
• Passes instruments/supplies
• Maintains a tidy Mayo stand and back table
• Maintains sterility throughout the procedure
• Properly cares for specimen
• Performs closing counts
• Applies sterile dressings
Post-operative procedures
• Breaks down sterile field
• Properly disposes of all sharps
• Prepares instruments for decontamination
• Disposes of all one-use items
• Turns over room
CERTIFICATIONS:
BSL Dec.2023-Dec. 20224
Re-certification exam schedule for February 2024
Experience in Cardiothoracic, General, Genitourinary, Gynecological & Obstetrical, Ophthalmic, Otorhinolaryngolic, Oral & Maxillofacial, Orthopedics, Peripheral Vascular, Pain Management, Plastic & Reconstructive, Neuro surgery and Robotic GYN/GU.
Duties at both Sites: Case picking, room set-up, organization of the sterile field, scrubs, gowns, gloves, assists team members entering the sterile field, performs appropriate counts, provides surgeon/assistant with appropriate instruments and/or supplies, cuts suture, suctions, specimen care, applies sterile dressings, breaks down sterile field, assists with cleaning the room, adheres to sterile technique. EDUCATION:
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE
Surgical Technology 07/2011-05/2012
Herzing University of New Orleans
Kenner, LA.
High School Diploma
Lutcher High School
Lutcher, LA.
WORK HISTORY:
Harvard Surgery Center
11/2019-current
Metairie, LA.
Title: Surgical Tech III
Crescent View Surgery Center
11/2016-current PRN
Metairie, LA.
Title: Surgical Tech II
Ochsner Baptist Medical Center 08/2014-11/2016
New Orleans, LA
Title: Surgical Tech
Auto Zone 11/2007-04/2011
LaPlace, LA
Title: Parts Sales Manager/Customer Service Representative Duties: Individualized customer service including but not limited to battery installation and removal; light bulbs installation and removal; cashier; deposits; customer service; and phone/online orders. ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATION:
Member of the Association of Surgical Technologists, Phi-Chi Beta at Herzing University of New Orleans REFERENCES:
Available upon request