Operating Room Surgical Technician

SHENIQUA N. CUNNINGHAM

MADISON, AL ***** · CELLULAR 256-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Motivated and detail-oriented Surgical Technician with six years of experience providing assistance during complex medical operations. Comprehensive knowledge of infection control procedures, sterilization techniques and surgical instruments and equipment. Excellent communicator with strong decision-making and organizational skills. SKILL PROFICIENCIES

Operating Room Specialties

• General Surgery

• Plastic Surgery

• OB-GYN Surgery

• ENT Surgery

• Gastrectomy Surgery

• Ortho Surgery

Sterilization techniques, Operating room equipment, Surgical tools, Aseptic techniques, Medical terminology, Communication, Organization, Decision-making and Time management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AUGUST 2023 – MAY 2024

TRAVEL SURGICAL TECHNICIAN

ATRIUM WAKE FOREST BAPTIST

• Assist Surgeons with operative procedures by communicating effectively to understand and anticipate their needs.

• Gather surgical supplies and sterilize equipment thoroughly to maintain compliance.

• Document operative procedures to maintain accurate, timely records.

• Transport and clean surgical equipment after procedures according to hospital policy.

• Communicate with patients before and after surgeries to provide excellent patient care. FEBRUARY 2023 – JUNE 2023

TRAVEL SURGICAL TECHNICIAN

ASCENSION HEALTHCARE

• Load and unload instruments to be sterilized.

• Prepare sterile materials for use in the operating room.

• Ensure that the proper equipment is available for an operation.

• Assist with patient positioning in the operating room.

• Prepare and lay out surgical instruments for use by surgical team.

• Maintain cleanliness of the operating room throughout a procedure

• Assist Surgeon during surgical procedures.

• Follow the surgeon’s directions on how to assist during the procedure. JANUARY 2018 – JANUARY 2023

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL HEALTH SYSTEM

• Assist with the surgical team in the operating room. SHENIQUA N. CUNNINGHAM Page 1 of 2

• Assist with patient care before, during, and after surgery.

• Prepare surgical instruments for the coming procedures.

• Label and package different types of surgical supplies.

• Maintain a clean operating room environment.

• Ensure that equipment is ready for surgical use.

• Clean and sterilize surgical instruments between procedures. AUGUST 2013 – JANUARY 2018

TELEMETRY TECHNICIAN

HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL HEALTH SYSTEM

• Monitored cardiac electrocardiogram and cardiac screening.

• Assessed ventricular and atrial rhythm QRS PR and QT interval and ectopic beats.

• After identifying dysrhythmias initiated immediate preventive measures.

• Reported concerns and changes to on-duty nurse.

• Prepared documentation concerning cardiac arrests.

• Set up and inspected equipment.

• Collected and recorded telemetry data.

MAY 2012 - AUGUST 2013

WHOLESALE SET-UP LOAN SUBMISSION

PLATINUM MORTGATE

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

CPR, American Red Cross

September 22, 2022 – September 22, 2024

Certification of Completion in Surgery Technologist Huntsville Hospital CST Program - Huntsville, AL

June 2017 to January 2018

Certificate of Completion in Pharmacy Technician Program Calhoun Community College - Huntsville, AL

May 2017

Diploma

S.R. Butler High School - Huntsville, AL

May 2006

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