Demetria Jenkins
Mountainburg
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CST/ CSFA
Willow Creek Women's Hospital
Johnson
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
- Monitored patients' physical condition during surgery and reported any changes to the surgeon or circulating nurse.
Surgical Technologist
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
Fort Smith
06.2013 - 10.2022
- Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
- Assisting in EGDs and Colonoscopies
- Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
Surgical Technologist
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
Fort Smith
10.2008 - 06.2013
- Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
- Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
Education
Surgical First Assisting -
Meridian Institute of Surgical First Assisting
04.2024 - 04.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologist
University of Fort Smith Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR 06.2004 - 05.2008
Skills
- Aseptic technique
- Surgical instrument handling
- Patient monitoring
- Equipment sterilization
- Surgical assistance
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Surgical First Assisting -
Meridian Institute of Surgical First Assisting
04.2024 - 04.2025
CST/ CSFA
Willow Creek Women's Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
06.2013 - 10.2022
Surgical Technologist
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
10.2008 - 06.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologist
University of Fort Smith Arkansas
06.2004 - 05.2008