I am interested in providing the best quality care to veterans of all aspects of life It has been a honor to have serve with a different number of individuals throughout my life time in and under war time conditions or in the world of today My passion of wanting to be come more knowledgeable in learning the aspects of being a leader, becoming more self defined in the ways of meeting the needs of staff members, patients, and any areas of management in order to sustain any quality of work related moral in a work environment setting
LaShanda McCoy-Roque
Savage,MN
Summary
Accomplished Lead Surgical Technologist with a proven track record at 934TH FST Army Reserve Unit, adept in equipment sterilization and exceptional team collaboration. Excelled in maintaining high infection control standards and enhancing patient outcomes through effective problem-solving. Skilled in both pre-surgical preparation and fostering effective team communication.
Skilled Surgical Technologist offering more than 14 years of experience and well versed in specialty surgical procedures. Adept at orienting and training technical staff and implementing policies to streamline workflow. Excited to bring expertise to growing organization offering room for advancement.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technician
A2A Logistics
11.2023 - Current
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
- Completed continued education units yearly to stay up to date on surgical technology and meet organizational requirements.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
Certified Surgical Technician
Favorite Healthcare Agency
01.2022 - Current
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
Lead Surgical Technologist
Dr. I. Rosario(ENT)
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Certified Surgical Technician
Ochsner/ LSU Health Shreveport
11.2009 - 09.2016
- Created operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Kept accurate records of surgeries to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Completed continued education units yearly to stay up to date on surgical technology and meet organizational requirements.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
Lead Surgical Technologist
934TH FST Army Reserve Unit
09.2013 - 10.2014
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Maintained records to document patient medical history and surgical procedure notes.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Captain Shreve High School
6115 E Kings Hwy, Shreveport, La 7110505-1992
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Bossier Community College
6220 E Texas , Bossier City , La 7111101-1992
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Laboratory Science
University Of Monroe
700 University Ave, Monroe, La 71209Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Southern University- Shreveport
3050 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., Shreveport, La 712004
No Degree - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
1800 Line Ave, Shreveport, La 71101Nursing
Grambling State University
403 Main ST, Grambling, LA 71245Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Fort Sam Houston Surgical Technology School
Fort Sam Houston Army Military Base08-2010
Skills
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Sterile technique
- Surgical procedures
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- HIPAA proficiency
- Electronic medical records management
- Infection control protocols
- Equipment inspections
- Team collaboration
- Supply management
- Equipment sterilization
- Regulatory compliance
- Workplace safety
- Electronic charting
- Team communication
- Sterilization processes
- Instrument preparation
- Equipment set up
- Equipment set up and operation
Accomplishments
- Introduced strict infection control protocols, reducing post-surgical complications 100%.
- Collaborated with team of 20 in the development of FST.
- Supervised team of Army enlisted staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Trained several individuals as new surgical technologists.
- Built strong relationships with surgeons of the military and civilians during different outcomes and learned set up preferences to streamline surgeries.
Affiliations
- Female Disabled Army War Veteran Of Afghanistan of OEF
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Sewing, Cooking, art, ect...
I love to cook Louisiana Soul foods that are and were pass down through out my family and sew as a talent of mines as a past time hobby.
Interests
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technician
A2A Logistics
11.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technician
Favorite Healthcare Agency
01.2022 - Current
Lead Surgical Technologist
Dr. I. Rosario(ENT)
10.2020 - 02.2021
Lead Surgical Technologist
934TH FST Army Reserve Unit
09.2013 - 10.2014
Certified Surgical Technician
Ochsner/ LSU Health Shreveport
11.2009 - 09.2016
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
High School Diploma -
Captain Shreve High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Bossier Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Laboratory Science
University Of Monroe
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Southern University- Shreveport
No Degree - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Nursing
Grambling State University
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Fort Sam Houston Surgical Technology School
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