Nakava Thomas
Denham Springs
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 1 year and 5 months of experience in same day surgery facilities and hospital settings. Well-versed in General Surgery, total joint replacement, Hip replacements, vascular surgery, ENT and Orthopedic procedures. Proven leader and instrumental in developing my career and becoming a great surgical tech and help to the field. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Baton Rouge General Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2024 - Current
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Retrieved implants from storage area prior to start of procedure.
- Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
- Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
Education
Associate In Science - Surgical Technology
Fortis College
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Aseptic Techniques
- Specimen Collection
- Setting up and Operating Equipment
- Pre-Surgical Preparation
- Safe Sharps Disposal
- Infection Control Protocols
- Surgical Assistance
- Preoperative Checklists
- Instrument Sterilization
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Equipment Set up
- Wound Dressing
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Safety Protocols Expertise
- Workplace Safety
- Surgical instrumentation
Education
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Deans List
Summer 2023, Spring 2023 and Fall 2023
(MJ Foster Promise Program) scholarship Recipients
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Baton Rouge General Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Associate In Science - Surgical Technology
Fortis College