TaKiesha Jones
Vacherie
Summary
Dynamic Surgical Technologist Student with hands-on experience at Our Lady of the Lake Ascension Hospital and Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital. Adept at optimizing surgical workflows and enhancing team efficiency. Mastery in sterile techniques and strong communication skills contributed to a significant reduction in surgical site infections, ensuring patient safety and compliance with health protocols.
Offering solid foundation in surgical procedures and techniques, with readiness to learn and grow in clinical setting. Brings ability to understand complex medical terminology and practices while demonstrating precision in handling surgical tools. Ready to use and develop skills in patient care and surgical assistance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist Student
Our Lady of the Lake Ascension Hospital
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Reduced risk of post-operative infections, adhering closely to aseptic techniques throughout surgeries.
- Contributed to significant reduction in surgical time, efficiently organizing equipment and assisting in surgical procedures.
- Enhanced team efficiency with prompt provision of necessary surgical tools during procedures.
- Optimized surgical workflows by efficiently managing sterilization and turnover of surgical instruments and equipment.
- Ensured accurate patient identification and procedure verification by adhering to strict protocols, reducing potential for errors.
- Improved teamwork among the surgical team by communicating effectively and anticipating the needs of other members.
- Played key role in maintaining sterile environment, significantly reducing incidence of surgical site infections.
Surgical Technologist Student
Herzing University
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Optimized patient recovery process by providing thorough pre-operative education on expectations, risks, and post-operative care instructions.
- Upheld strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of post-surgical complications for patients.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular checks and maintenance on surgical technology systems.
Surgical Technologist Student
Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Contributed to hospital efficiency by promptly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries.
- Promoted a positive learning environment for fellow students by sharing knowledge and offering assistance when needed.
- Ensured sterility in operating room by meticulously preparing and organizing surgical instruments, contributing to safe surgical environment.
- Increased patient safety by thoroughly inspecting surgical tools for proper function and sterilization.
- Strengthened clinical skills through hands-on experience in multiple surgical specialties such as orthopedics, neurology, and cardiovascular surgery.
- Assisted in emergency procedures, demonstrating ability to stay calm and effective under pressure.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
Education
Surgical Technology
Herzing University
Metairie, LA08-2025
High School Diploma -
West St John High
Edgard, LA05-2000
Skills
- Continuous learning attitude
- Surgical equipment handling
- Critical thinking
- Communication and teamwork
- Sterile technique mastery
- Surgical instrumentation
- Sterile field preparation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Specimen collection
- Sterilization techniques
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Safety protocols expertise
Timeline
Surgical Technologist Student
Our Lady of the Lake Ascension Hospital
07.2025 - 08.2025
Surgical Technologist Student
Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital
05.2025 - 06.2025
Surgical Technologist Student
Herzing University
01.2024 - 08.2025
Surgical Technology
Herzing University
High School Diploma -
West St John High
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