McKenzie Powell
Conyers
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.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical tech 3
Emory Midtown Winship
Atlanta
12.2024 - Current
- Passed instruments, sutures, and supplies to surgeons efficiently while anticipating procedural needs.
- Maintained strict sterile technique and ensured compliance with infection prevention standards.
- Monitored and maintained sterile fields throughout surgical procedures.
- Performed surgical counts of instruments, sponges, and sharps before, during, and after procedures.
- Prepared operating rooms with the appropriate instruments, supplies, and sterile equipment for surgical procedures.
- Assisted with patient positioning, skin preparation, and draping while maintaining patient dignity and safety.
- Inspected, assembled, and tested surgical equipment to ensure proper function before procedures.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesia providers, circulating nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide seamless patient care.
- Educated and supported new staff members and surgical technology students to promote skill development and integration into the surgical team.
Certified Surgical tech II
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Fayetteville
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Maintained strict sterile technique and ensured compliance with infection prevention standards.
- Monitored and maintained sterile fields throughout surgical procedures.
- Passed instruments, sutures, and supplies to surgeons efficiently while anticipating procedural needs.
- Performed surgical counts of instruments, sponges, and sharps before, during, and after procedures.
- Assisted with patient positioning, skin preparation, and draping to ensure patient dignity and safety.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and circulating nurses to deliver coordinated patient care.
- Prepared and handled surgical specimens according to facility protocols.
- Provided training to new staff members and surgical technology students on best practices in the operating room.
Manager
Blind Pig BBQ
Jackson
06.2017 - 01.2022
- Prepared meals according to standardized recipes in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Served food to customers efficiently to ensure timely dining experiences. and beverages
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Fostered a positive work environment through team-building activities.
- Implemented inventory control procedures to reduce waste and costs.
- Coordinated events and catering services for community engagement.
- Developed menu items and specials to enhance customer experience.
- Monitored food safety practices to comply with health regulations.
- Took customer orders in person and over the phone to ensure accuracy.
Certified Phlebotomist Team leader/ Trainer
Life South Community Blood Centers
McDonough
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Led team of employees to enhance operational efficiency.
- Prep and perform donors for venipuncture
- Educated communities on the critical need for blood donations. and educate communities on the importance of blood donations.
- Respond to and assist with donor reactions according to guidelines quickly and efficiently.
- Understand the importance of blood donations and educate communities on the importance of blood donations.
- Maintained accurate donor records and documentation.
- Assisted in donor screening and eligibility assessments.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards.
- Coordinated activities of multiple employees to support operational goals.
Wellness Technician
The Eye Center
Conyers
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Administered HOCATT Ozone Sauna therapy to enhance patient wellness.
- Managed medical supply inventory, ensuring timely replenishment of essential items.
- Maintained medical supply inventory and ordered necessary replacements.
- Coordinated patient appointment scheduling and maintained accurate medical records.
Utility Worker
Starrsville Plantation
Covington
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Assisted in setup and breakdown of events, ensuring smooth execution on plantation grounds.
- Supported landscaping efforts by planting, trimming, and maintaining plants and trees to enhance aesthetic appeal.
- Collected trash and debris from the plantation grounds to maintain cleanliness.
- Prepared for special events, coordinating logistics for weddings, movie makers, and hunting events.
- Prepared for special events such as weddings, movie makers and hunting events
Front Office Clerk
Parker & Son Screen & Glass
Decatur
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Answered phones to resolve customer inquiries promptly
- Organized and filed paperwork systematically to enhance record retrieval. and work orders accurately to maintain organized records
- Removed outdated files from the database to maintain organization
- Coordinated schedules for installations and services with technicians and clients.
- Organized and maintained paperwork and work orders systematically for easy access.
- Purged files
Bookkeeper
Newton County Recreation Department
Covington
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Maintained scorekeeping equipment and software for seamless operation.
- Organized score sheets and reports for post-game analysis and review.
- Recorded scores accurately during games and events.
- Collaborated with referees to verify scoring decisions and rules compliance.
Education
High School -
Eastside High School
Covington, GAGordon State College -
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GAAtlanta Career Institute -
Atlanta Career Institute
Norcross, GAAssociates degree - science
Altierus Career College
Norcross, GASkills
- Sterile Technique
- Aseptic Technique
- Instrument Identification
- Case preparation
- Surgical Counts
- Infection Prevention
- Patient Positioning
- Operating Room Efficiency
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Medical records management
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- OSHA Certified, 2021
- CPR, AED, BLS Certified, 2021
Memberships Awards Extracurricular
- Newton County’s 4-H program and Eastside High School FFA Chapter, 2006-2016, Showed Beef Cattle for 7 years winning many national and state shows, Competed in Livestock Judging and Meat Evaluation CDE’s
- Softball, 2002-2017, Started playing softball when I was 4 years old, Played on various recreation teams, travel ball teams, middle and high school teams as well as Gordon State College’s team, Received multiple awards including coach’s award, most valuable player, and defensive award, Made the All Star team and Region team all 4 years playing for Eastside High School, Competed in local and state tournaments, Played in two softball National Championships
Timeline
Surgical tech 3
Emory Midtown Winship
12.2024 - Current
Certified Surgical tech II
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
10.2022 - 01.2024
Certified Phlebotomist Team leader/ Trainer
Life South Community Blood Centers
05.2019 - 06.2021
Wellness Technician
The Eye Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
Manager
Blind Pig BBQ
06.2017 - 01.2022
Bookkeeper
Newton County Recreation Department
04.2014 - 06.2016
Utility Worker
Starrsville Plantation
01.2014 - 01.2019
Front Office Clerk
Parker & Son Screen & Glass
01.2014 - 08.2016
High School -
Eastside High School
Gordon State College -
Gordon State College
Atlanta Career Institute -
Atlanta Career Institute
Associates degree - science
Altierus Career College