CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST - Rivers Health - Point Pleasant, WV
(2025-10 - 2026-06)
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for procedures, ensuring optimal sterilization and readiness.
- Assisted in surgical procedures by anticipating surgeon needs and maintaining sterile field integrity.
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs during surgeries to ensure safety and compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with surgical team to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce turnaround times between cases.
- Conducted routine inspections of surgical equipment to guarantee functionality and adherence to safety standards.
- Participated in departmental meetings to discuss operational improvements, contributing insights on process optimization.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST - Buckeye Hills Career Center - Gallipolis, OH
(2025-01 - 2025-06)
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
SALES ASSOCIATE - Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores Inc. - Gallipolis, OH
(2019-02 - 2020-07)
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
WAITRESS - Cotton Patch Cafe - Chickasaw, OH
(2018-06 - 2018-09)
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
