Surgical Technologist Certified
Resume:
ABOUT ME
An accomplished Surgical Technologist
and aspiring Surgical Assistant with
extensive related experience as a
Surgical Technologist/ Scrub
Technician in various hospitals. Proven
ability to support complex surgical
operations, ensure compliance with
sterile protocols, and effectively
manage surgical instruments and
teams. Adept at maintaining the
integrity of the surgical environment,
enhancing operational efficiencies, and
ensuring patient safety.
Surgical / Scrub Tech - Certified Surgical/Scrub Technologist (Traveling) Wellstar Kennestone Hospital (Stability Health), Marietta GA 11/2022 - 10/2023 Surgical Precision & Equipment Management: Managed surgical instruments and equipment for over 200 procedures in specialties including General Surgery and Robotics at a 500-bed Level II Trauma Center.
Operative Procedure Efficiency: Enhanced surgical operations by anticipating surgeon needs and maintaining sterile field protocols, reducing procedural complications.
Advanced Surgical Support: Supported complex surgeries in Gynecology, handling critical instruments and supplies, ensuring high standards of patient care in a busy acute care setting.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
LATANYA T.
CARD, CST
ASPIRING SURGICAL ASSISTANT
CONTACT ME
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Macon, GA 31210
Associate’s Degree of Orthopedic
Technology Central Georgia
Technical College (05/2023)
Certificate of Surgical Technology
American Professional Institute
(05/2023)
Diploma in Certified Surgical
Technology American Professional
Institute
Diploma in Surgical Assisting. Ace
Surgical Assisting Program
(05/2002)
Associate Degree in Music Macon
State College (Middle Georgia State
University)
EDUCATION
Surgical / Scrub Tech - Certified Surgical/Scrub Technologist (Traveling) AMC (Secure Health), Atlanta GA 08/2022 - 11/2022 Surgical Instrumentation Mastery: Ensured accurate setup and management of surgical instruments for over 250 procedures in diverse specialties including Neurology and Robotics, significantly improving efficiency in a 500-bed Level I Trauma Center.
Sterile Field Compliance: Maintained impeccable sterile environments, effectively gowned and gloved surgical teams, and performed critical instrument counts, reducing risk and enhancing patient safety during surgical operations. Procedural Support Excellence: Supported a wide range of surgeries, including Urology, by preparing sterile tables and managing necessary supplies and medications, thereby optimizing procedural flow and surgical outcomes. Surgical Technologist (Traveling)
Emory University Hospital (Atlas Medical) 11/2023 - Present Surgical Assistance & Procedure Preparation: Efficiently prepared over 150 surgical rooms, ensuring all instruments and supplies were sterilized and arranged according to strict safety protocols.
Team Coordination & Support: Supported surgeons and medical staff in 20 weekly surgeries, maintaining optimal environments and managing logistical surgical care. Surgical Technologist (PRN)
Hand & Upper Extremity 10/2023 - Present
Surgical Instrumentation Expertise: Spearheaded the sterilization and setup of surgical equipment, directly contributing to over 100 specialized hand and upper extremity surgeries, enhancing patient outcomes and surgical efficiency. Operative Support Proficiency: Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure seamless execution of procedures, supporting an average of 15 surgeries per month by optimizing surgical settings and equipment readiness. PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Ace Surgical Assistant Program,
Greenville, CO 05/2024
Note: Currently awaiting
national certification testing
date for Surgical Assistant.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
LATANYA T. CARD, CST
ASPIRING SURGICAL ASSISTANT
Surgical / Scrub Tech - Certified Surgical/Scrub Technologist Memorial Heatlh University Medical Center, Savannah GA 02/2016 - 05/2018 Sterile Environment Preparation: Managed the sterilization of instruments and the preparation of sterile dressings, enhancing patient safety and operational efficiency in a 588-bed Level I Trauma Center.
Surgical Room Turnover: Assisted in the terminal cleaning and preparation of operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, ensuring seamless transitions and adherence to safety protocols.
Team Support Functions: Collaborated with the surgical team to maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization, contributing to optimal operational flow and patient care.
Surgical / Scrub Tech - Certified Surgical/Scrub Technologist Medical Center of Central Georgia, Macon GA 03/2013 - 02/2016 Procedural Dynamics Monitoring: Monitored conditions in the operating room, dynamically assessing and responding to the needs of the patient and surgical team during procedures.
Surgical Preparation and Support: Facilitated surgical operations by obtaining and opening sterile supplies, verifying patient identities, and ensuring all consent forms were in order before surgery.
Patient Positioning and Comfort: Positioned patients using appropriate equipment, provided comfort measures, and supported anesthesia personnel to optimize patient care and safety.
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE
Patient Care Technician Caring Companion, Macon GA 2003 - 2011 Clinical Technician Medical Center of Central GA, Macon GA 2003 - 2007 Surgical / Scrub Tech - Certified Surgical/Scrub Technologist Atrium Health, Macon GA 06/2018 - 08/2022
Advanced Surgical Assistance: Supported complex surgeries in specialties like Robotics and Orthopedics, performing critical counts and maintaining sterile fields to uphold the highest standards of surgical care.
Operational Excellence in Sterile Techniques: Prepared sterile dressings and assisted in draping sterile fields, significantly reducing contamination risks in a high- capacity 637-bed Level I Trauma facility.
Surgical Team Efficiency: Ensured the surgical team was effectively gowned and gloved, facilitating a smooth and efficient workflow during diverse surgical procedures.
LICENSES AND
CERTIFICATIONS
ACE Surgical Assistant Program
Surgical / Scrub Tech, State of
Georgia (Exp. 08/2024)
Basic Life Support (BLS),
American Heart Association (Exp.
04/2026)
National Center for Competency
Testing (NCCT) (Certified annually
in August)
Surgical Assistant Training
Medical Center of Central Georgia
(Consisted of GYN orthopedics and
general and robotic surgery)
Surgical Procedure Preparation
Sterile Environment Maintenance
Advanced Instrumentation
Handling
Team Collaboration and Support
Patient Safety Protocols
Efficient Surgical Assistance
Critical Thinking in High-Pressure
Situations
Effective Communication Skills
Detail-Oriented Performance
Quick Response to Surgical Needs
Adaptability in Diverse Surgical
Settings
Proficient in using Electronic Health
Records (EHR) systems, including
Epic
Skilled in the operation of advanced
surgical robotics and technology
Competent in implementing digital
monitoring systems during surgical
procedures
KEY SKILLS
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