Anestasia Washington
Columbia
Summary
Certified Surgical Technologist Graduate of an accredited program recognized by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. BLS certified by American Heart Association. Experienced with surgical instrumentation and sterile techniques. Utilizes detailed knowledge of surgical procedures to assist effectively and maintain operational standards. Strong understanding of surgical team collaboration and patient safety protocols.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technician
Prisma Health
06.2025 - Current
- This is a staff position at the hospital. Working 3x12’s in general/eye speciality.
Certified Surgical Technician
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
09.2020 - Current
- Areas of work include general, general/robotics, gyn, gyn robotics, urology, eyes and maintaining proper sterile field during procedures
- Prepared patients for surgery, including positioning help on operating room table and covered them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted the surgical team to put on gloves, masks, and surgical clothing
- Monitored operating room conditions, including the needs of the patient and surgical team, Counted sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation.
- Handed instruments, medications, and supplies to surgeons, surgeon assistants and residents. Held retractors, cut sutures, and performed other tasks directed by the surgeon during operation.
- Performs basic patient care with consideration for age and developmental stage
- Assists the surgeon by providing visualization of the surgical wound and assists with wound closure and application of sterile dressings
Travel Certified Surgical Technician
Novant Health
08.2024 - 05.2025
- This assignment is with AMN travel agency. I worked 3x12’s day and night shift. During this assignment, I scrubbed c-sections, helped during vaginal deliveries, drop off labs and stock in labor and delivery.
Travel Certified Surgical Technician
Duke University Hospital
04.2024 - 07.2024
- This assignment is with Aya Healthcare Travel Agency. I worked 3x12’s night shift. During this shift I would scrub c-sections in labor and delivery.
Travel Certified Surgical Technician
Baptist Medical Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
- This assignment is with Aya Healthcare Travel Agency. I worked 3x12's day shift, during this shift I would scrub plastics and robotic general and gyn cases. Some shifts I would give breaks to staff members and relieve them from their rooms depending on what time their shift ended.
Travel Certified Surgical Technician
Novant Health Presbyterian Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
- This assignment is with the Travel agency, Aya Healthcare. I worked 3x12’s night shift, during this shift when cases came in I would scrub them. I would set up my room assignments by pulling in the necessary equipment for the initial case the next morning. In the morning I would help set up the room for the tech before they arrive. I would also pull cases if an add on came in during the night and if a case was canceled during the day, I would put the supplies and trays away as well.
Travel Certified Surgical Technician
AnMed Health Medical Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
- This assignment is with Aya Healthcare Travel agency, I worked 4x10’s. During this assignment the main cases I worked was general, general robots and a few Urology cases. I did one organ procurement that was an emergent case. I pulled case carts for the next day, helped turn over rooms, gave lunch breaks and relived a room if a tech was leaving at 3pm.
Travel Certified Surgical Technician
MUSC
01.2023 - 05.2023
- This was my first assignment with the agency Cross Country. Working at MUSC orangeburg I worked 4x10 7a-5p. During my assignment the cases I worked was general, general robots, gyn, ENT (T&A and myringotomy), podiatry, and cataracts. During slow days I would give lunches, pull case carts for the next day and help turn over rooms.
Surgical Services Student
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Completed clinical rotations in orthopedics
- Present for surgical procedures
- Prepare operating rooms
- Creating/maintaining/monitoring a sterile field
- Ensures patient safety and quality care by preparing and maintaining the sterile field and assisting the surgeon during the procedure
- Provides physical assistance for patient positioning, lifting and moving as directed by clinical nursing staff
- Assist the surgeon with sponging, retracting, clamping, cauterizing and closure of the surgical wound
MEDICAL RECORDS SPECIALIST
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Processed and organized documentation for patients
- Managed and organized medical records
- Identified patients medical records for nurses and/or
- Physicians
- Task completed medical records into the system
LEGAL ASSISTANT
The Sketchley Law Firm
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with an attorney.
- Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; drafting complaints; preparing and filing request; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports.
- Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress
Education
A.S. - Surgical Technician
TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Tallahassee, FL01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL12.2016
Skills
- Proficient in windows programs and troubleshooting basic computer skills
- Leadership skills, detailed oriented, teamwork, adaptability, communication and active listening
Certification
- CST Number: 203706
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Professional Affiliations: AST – Member and FL State Assembly
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technician
Prisma Health
06.2025 - Current
Travel Certified Surgical Technician
Novant Health
08.2024 - 05.2025
Travel Certified Surgical Technician
Duke University Hospital
04.2024 - 07.2024
Travel Certified Surgical Technician
Baptist Medical Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
Travel Certified Surgical Technician
Novant Health Presbyterian Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
Travel Certified Surgical Technician
AnMed Health Medical Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
Travel Certified Surgical Technician
MUSC
01.2023 - 05.2023
Certified Surgical Technician
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Surgical Services Student
05.2019 - 07.2020
MEDICAL RECORDS SPECIALIST
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
05.2018 - 08.2019
LEGAL ASSISTANT
The Sketchley Law Firm
01.2017 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
A.S. - Surgical Technician
TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE