Savanne Toler
Southaven
Summary
Personable and dedicated with strong understanding of surgical procedures and patient care. Knowledge of sterile techniques and surgical instrumentation, coupled with ability to assist in preoperative and postoperative tasks. Committed to ensuring patient safety and supporting surgical teams for optimal outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist Student
Baptist Womens Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Contributed to hospital efficiency by promptly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries.
- Upheld strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of post-surgical complications for patients.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting surgeons with various surgical procedures and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Contributed to overall hospital reputation for high-quality care by consistently demonstrating professionalism and competence in the surgical technologist role.
- Facilitated seamless transition between surgeries with swift turnover of operating rooms following established guidelines.
- Increased surgeon satisfaction by anticipating surgical instrument needs, streamlining operation process.
Surgical Technologist Student
Baptist Memorial Hospital
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Strengthened clinical skills through hands-on experience in multiple surgical specialties such as orthopedics, general, and cardiovascular surgery.
- Played key role in maintaining sterile environment, significantly reducing incidence of surgical site infections.
- Assisted in sterile processing
- Gathered supplies for future cases
- Worked alongside surgeon, anticipating his/her needs promptly
- Developed skill set of my own and learned to become into my own
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Baptist Health Sciences University
Memphis, TN04-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Anatomy
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS04-2021
Skills
- Continuous learning attitude
- Surgical equipment handling
- Critical thinking
- Communication and teamwork
- Preoperative preparation proficiency
- Infection control practices
- Surgical instrumentation
- Ability to perform as an entry-level surgical technologist
Certification
- CST (CAAHEP accredited program)
- EKG
- Phlebotomy
Timeline
Surgical Technologist Student
Baptist Memorial Hospital
07.2024 - 12.2024
Surgical Technologist Student
Baptist Womens Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Baptist Health Sciences University
Associate of Applied Science - Anatomy
Northwest Mississippi Community College
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