Erika JonesCertified Surgical Technologist

Telephone

(918) 406 - 9269

Email addresseeby2001@yahoo.com

ObjectiveUtilize my experience, strengths, and skills as a Certified Surgical Technologist to help the surgical team

achieve the best patient

satisfaction reviews, be a part in an excellent surgical team, and maintain aseptic technique to provide the

best patient care possible.

Surgical/Operating Room Experience:

Certified Surgical TechnologistBeaufort Memorial Surgery Center, Beaufort, SC October 2015- Present

Certified Surgical TechnologistSaint Francis Hospital South, Tulsa, OK August 2008- September 2015

• Follow AORN standards

• Check supplies & instruments for sterility, open, prepare, & maintain the sterile field

• Assist with draping, anticipate the needs of the surgeon or surgical team members

• Assist with patient positioning & prepping, placement of foley catheters & drains

• Perform correct instrument, sponge, and needle counts

• Wound closure, including suturing and stapling, & applying dressings

• Prevent sentinel events or patient harm

• Assist in Central Sterile Department

• Prepare for the next day and close down the surgical suite when my shift is over

Proficient in the following surgical specialties:

General Surgery, Orthopedics, Plastics, ENT, Podiatry, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Urology, Cataracts,

Endoscopy, and Neurosurgical Procedures

Work History Prior to Obtaining CST:

Front End Supervisor Bed Bath & Beyond, Tulsa, OK 03/2007-07/2009

• Supervised front end operations

• Managed the customer service desk

• Trained new employees

• Audited and balanced cash registers

• Assisted bridal couples with wedding registries

Banker/ TellerBank of Oklahoma, Owasso, OK 01/2006-01/2007

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• • Open new accounts and loans

• Assisted clients with existing accounts

• Cashed checks, made deposits, and created money orders

• Audited and balanced cash drawer each day

Sales/ Shift ManagerSprint PCS, Wichita, KS 02/2004-09/2005

• Helped manage the store as a shift manager

• Responsible for opening or closing store

• Balanced cash drawers and store vault each day

• Customer service, account maintenance, and sales

• Merchandising and inventory, including

shipping and receiving products

EducationCommunity Care College, Tulsa, OK, National Certification in Surgical Technology 2008

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater & Tulsa, OK, Business Management, ongoing

Tulsa Community College, Tulsa, OK General Education courses 1998-2000

References:

Dr Ron JacksonGeneral SurgeonCell: 918-406-2267

Betty Rollins, RNOR Circulator, Temporary desk nurse. Retired from St Francis SouthCell: 918-269-8642

Nycole Hale, CSTSt Francis SouthCell: 918-850-6073