Shellie Carlton
Hendersonville
Summary
Focused professional well versed in wide range procedures. Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Board certified by national board of surgical technology and surgical assisting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted in preparing and maintaining sterile surgical fields.
- Provided support during various surgical procedures and interventions.
- Managed surgical instruments and supplies for optimal workflow.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Skyline Medical Center
Nashville
06.2013 - 02.2024
- Provided support during various surgical procedures and interventions.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incisions sites postoperatively.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Surgical Technology Instructor
Fortis Institute
Nashville
04.2011 - 01.2013
- Delivered engaging technology lessons to diverse student groups.
- Developed curriculum for various technology courses and programs.
- Utilized instructional technology to enhance learning experience.
- Prepared students to take their CST certification exam.
Education
Certified Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technology
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN 08.2006 - 05.2007
Skills
- Sterile field setup
- Surgical instrument management
- Instrument counting
- Surgical procedure support
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
Certification
- BLS 2025-2027
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Skyline Medical Center
06.2013 - 02.2024
Surgical Technology Instructor
Fortis Institute
04.2011 - 01.2013
Certified Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technology
Nashville State Community College
08.2006 - 05.2007