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Courtney Gunnells Lemoine

Simmesport

Summary

Certified surgical professional prepared to enhance surgical team efficiency and patient safety. Proven ability to assist in complex procedures and maintain sterile environments. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced settings, with expertise in surgical instrumentation and sterile techniques.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist

CLHG Avoyelles
03.2013 - Current
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
  • Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
  • Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
  • Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
  • Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
  • Achieved consistent performance evaluations through dedication to excellence in patient care, teamwork, and adherence to established protocols.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Lafayette General Medical Center
04.2015 - 10.2015
  • Achieved consistent performance evaluations through dedication to excellence in patient care, teamwork, and adherence to established protocols.
  • Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
  • Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Teche Regional Medical Center
01.2013 - 03.2013
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
  • Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
  • Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
  • Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.

Waitress

Family Grill
03.2006 - 09.2011
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • 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.

Secretary

Benjamin A. Luke, Attorney at Law, LLC
10.2009 - 08.2011
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.

Education

Diploma of Surgical Technology - Surgery

Fortis College
Baton Rouge, LA
12-2012

No Degree - General Studies

LSUA
Alexandria, La
08-2008

Avoyelles High School
Moreauville, LA
05-2008

Skills

  • Pre- and post-surgical counts
  • Safe sharps disposal
  • Surgical equipment operation
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Pre-surgical preparation
  • Sterile technique mastery
  • Biohazardous waste disposal
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Patient confidentiality
  • OB/GYN procedures
  • Specimen collection
  • Workplace safety
  • Wound dressing
  • Safely disposing of needles
  • Equipment set up and operation
  • Surgical instrumentation
  • Preparing for surgeries
  • Surgical counts
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Surgical assistance

Certification

  • CST - Certified Surgical Technologist

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist

Lafayette General Medical Center
04.2015 - 10.2015

Certified Surgical Technologist

CLHG Avoyelles
03.2013 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

Teche Regional Medical Center
01.2013 - 03.2013

Secretary

Benjamin A. Luke, Attorney at Law, LLC
10.2009 - 08.2011

Waitress

Family Grill
03.2006 - 09.2011

Diploma of Surgical Technology - Surgery

Fortis College

No Degree - General Studies

LSUA

Avoyelles High School
Courtney Gunnells Lemoine