CHEYANNE PANUCCIO
Harrisburg
Summary
- Dedicated Certified Surgical Technologist with 8 years of operating room experience, providing high-quality support to surgeons and compassionate care to patients. Proficient in sterile technique, instrumentation, and multi-specialty procedure including expertise in Urology, Orthopedics, Plastics, Gynecology, ENT, and more. Valued team player who thrives in collaborative environments and contributes to seamless surgical outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
UPMC Community General
Harrisburg
08.2024 - Current
- Ensure patient safety and comfort while maintaining sterile surgical environments.
- Anticipate surgeon needs and efficiently pass instruments during procedures.
- Support a broad range of specialties including Urology, Gynecology, Orthopedics, General, Plastics, Breast, and ENT.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center (HOSC)
Hershey
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with surgeons and staff to optimize case flow and minimize turnover time.
- Prepared and organized sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment prior to surgery.
- Assisted in procedures across multiple specialties: Urology, Pediatric Urology, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Plastics, General, Ophthalmology, and ENT.
Certified Surgical Technologist
WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital
Lebanon
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Set up and maintained sterile fields, surgical instruments, and supplies.
- Assisted surgeons in diverse specialties including Urology, GYN, Orthopedics, Robotics, Breast/Plastics, General, and ENT.
- Served on the Unit Based Council, contributing to process improvements and quality initiatives.
Education
Associate's Degree - Surgical Technology
McCann School of Business and Technology
Carlisle, PASkills
- Surgical instruments
- Procedure preparation
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Patient advocacy
- Surgical equipment operation
- HIPAA proficiency
- Equipment set up and operation
Certification
- NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist, 09/01/17, Present
- BLS Certified
- Current AST Member
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
UPMC Community General
08.2024 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center (HOSC)
01.2020 - 01.2025
Certified Surgical Technologist
WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2017 - 12.2019
Associate's Degree - Surgical Technology
McCann School of Business and Technology