Sherry Johnson
Raleigh
Summary
CVOR Technologist specializing in neurodiagnostic and surgical support, dedicated to enhancing patient safety and comfort. Demonstrated ability to operate advanced medical equipment and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Neurodiagnostic Technologist
Duke University
Durham
04.2026 - Current
- Operated advanced neurodiagnostic equipment to capture accurate data.
- Conducted intraoperative monitoring in operating rooms, ensuring accuracy of data collection.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Recorded patient vital signs before and after each procedure.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computerized analysis software programs.
- Reviewed medical history with patient prior to testing.
Sr. Surgical Technologist
Duke Regional Hospital
Durham
11.2017 - Current
- Assisted surgeons during complex surgical procedures in diverse specialties.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and responding quickly with appropriate action or materials.
- Performed scrub duties, including instrumentation setup and passing instruments to the surgeon during procedures.
- Maintained sterile environments and managed surgical instruments effectively.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Set up sterile field according to established protocols and aseptic techniques.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Educated new staff on best practices for surgical procedures and protocols.
- Provided input into selection process for new surgical technologists hired into the department.
Vascular Access Specialist
Duke University Medical Center
Durham
10.2024 - 04.2026
- Recommended enhancements to optimize computer and information systems.
- Supported healthcare team in performing Pick Line placements by preparing equipment and ensuring sterile conditions.
CVORT/TRANSPLANT KIDNEY
Vidant Medical Center/ECU Hospital
04.2023 - 04.2026
- Supported surgical team during open heart procedures and kidney transplants, ensuring patient safety and procedural efficiency.
- Maintain all items needed to perform surgical procedures
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Proposed and implemented innovative solutions that improved team collaboration and patient care outcomes.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve shared goals and resolve product and service-related challenges.
CVORT/ OPEN HEART
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Allied and Outpatient
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted in open heart procedures, ensuring all necessary items were present for each case
- Assisted with mitral, aortic, and transplant surgical cases in the operating room.
- Maintained updated inventory of items required for surgical cases, including valve replacement
- Assisted with clinical research trials within open heart and vascular departments
CVORT/ OPEN HEART
High Point Regional Hospital – Allied and Outpatient
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted in managing mitral, aortic, transplant, IR, and TAVAR surgical cases
- Assisted in open heart procedures, ensuring all necessary items were present for each case
- Updated inventory of items required to complete surgical cases, including valve replacement
- Supported clinical research trials within open heart and vascular departments
Cardiac Cath Lab /EP Lab Technologist
Duke Durham Regional Hospital, Durham, NC.
Durham
01.2017 - 09.2022
- Assisted in all Cath procedures and interventions, ensuring all necessary items for each case were present for optimal outcomes
- Assist in all EP procedures, BIV,PPM,AF,RFA,12 Lead ECG, Atrial FIB Ablations, Tran septal Access, SVT Ablations, Medtronic Cryo-Ablations ,VT Ablations
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of procedures and equipment including Carto ESI, St Jude’s, BioSense Webster Stockert RF Generator, Ensite3-D Mapping, and Cardio Lab to support effective operations
- Worked as per diem staff, supporting staffing needs.
EP Lab Tech
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Supported electrophysiology procedures including BIV, PPM, AF, RFA, and 12 Lead ECG.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of procedures and equipment including Carto ESI, St Jude’s, BioSense Webster Stockert RF Generator, Ensite 3-D Mapping, and Cardio Lab to ensure optimal operation and support during procedures.
- Conducted laboratory tests to analyze patient samples accurately.
- Maintained laboratory equipment ensuring proper functionality and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to provide timely diagnostic information.
Cardiovascular Specialist
UNC Medical Center
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Supported EP procedures, including BIV, PPM, AF, RFA, 12 Lead ECG, atrial fibrillation ablations, transseptal access, SVT ablations, and VT ablations, enhancing procedural efficiency
- Facilitated catheterization procedures and interventions in clinical setting, ensuring all necessary items were prepared for each case
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of procedures and equipment, including Carto ESI, St Jude’s, BioSense Webster Stockert RF Generator, Ensite3-D Mapping, and Cardio Lab, ensuring effective operation
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of all medical procedures and equipment used in the facility.
CVORT/ Sr. Surgical Technologist
Supplemental Healthcare, INC.
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Assaret in all open heart procedures, ensuring that all items needed for each case is present
- Assisted in mitral/aortic transplant and interventional radiology cases, including TAVAR procedures
- Updated surgical inventory for valve replacement and other cases, ensuring availability of essential items
- Supported clinical research trials within open heart and vascular departments, contributing to patient care initiatives
EP Lab Technologist
Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA.
New Orleans
12.2015 - 06.2016
- Assisted in EP procedures, ensuring availability of necessary items for each case
- Assist all BIV,PPM,AF,RFA,12 Lead ECG,Atrial Fib Ablation, Tran septal Access, SVT
- Assisted in various cardiac ablation procedures, including Medtronic cryo-ablation and VT ablation
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of procedures and equipment, including CARTO, ESI, St. Jude, BioSense Webster Stockert RF generator, Ensite 3-D mapping, NAVX 3-D mapping, and Acunay-Biosense
- Webster Ultrasound ICE, Cardiac Pace Mapping, Cardio La
Sr. Surgical Technologist/CVOR
Rex Medical Center Hospital Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh
07.2013 - 12.2015
- Assisted in open heart procedures, ensuring availability of all necessary items for each case
- Mitral/aortic or transplant cases, Assisted in interventional radiology procedures, TAVAR Cases
- Updated inventory of surgical items for cases, including valve replacements, enhancing case preparation efficiency
- Supported clinical research trials in open heart and vascular surgery, contributing to advancements in patient care
Surgical Assistant
Wake Plastic Surgery Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh
03.2013 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Assisted in plastic surgery and reconstructive procedures to support optimal patient outcomes
- Suture and close on various plastic surgery cases
- Secured availability of all implants for surgeries to facilitate smooth operations
- Ordered medical supplies and coordinated with sales representatives to ensure timely availability
- Dr. William Stoeckel, MD
Senior Surgical Technologist
Wake Med North Hospital, Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Assumed responsibility for setting up and passing instruments, holding retractors, assisting the
- Surgeon, and assisting with circulating duties, as necessary
- Observed and maintained aseptic technique at all times
- Prepared the operating room for procedures and obtained equipment and supplies.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of surgical instrumentation and equipment assembly and function to ensure readiness for operations
- Completed surgical scrub procedure to ensure cleanliness and prevent infection. following policy/procedure
Senior Surgical Technologist
Kaiser Medical Center Antioch, Antioch, California
Antioch
01.1994 - 08.2012
- Assumed responsibility for setting up and passing instruments, holding retractors, assisting the
- Surgeon, and assisting with circulating duties, as necessary
- Observed and maintained aseptic technique at all times
- Prepared the operating room for procedures and obtained equipment and supplies
- Maintained working knowledge of assembly and function of surgical instrumentation and equipment
- Performed surgical scrub adhering to established protocols and policies
Senior Surgical Technologist
University San Francisco Medical Center
01.1993 - 01.1994
Surgical Technologist
Women’s Hospital Baton Rouge, LA.
Baton Rouge
02.1992 - 11.1992
Education
Certificate -
Academy Of Certified Birth Educators/Birth Doula
09-2022
Certificate - Clinical Device Specialist
Arrhythmia Technologies Institute
Greenville, South Carolina10-2016
Certificate - EKG CERT. Program
Durham Community College
Durham, North Carolina12-2015
Certificate - Heart and Vascular Invasive Program
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, North Carolina05-2015
Associate Degree in Nursing - Licensed Vocational Nurse
San Francisco City College
San Francisco, California12-2002
certificate - Phlebotomy, Electrocardiography Technician Program
Boston Reed College
Napa, California05-1999
Some College (No Degree) - Biology, Pre-Med Focus
Southern University A&M College
Baton Rouge, LouisianaSkills
- Vascular Access planning
- Cardiac rhythm management
- Electrocardiogram interpretation
- Cardiovascular pharmacology awareness
- Diagnostic imaging analysis
- Echocardiography expertise
- Cardiovascular anatomy
- Interventional cardiology
- Holter monitor application
- Intravascular ultrasound
- Patient care excellence
- Time management capabilities
- Cardiac catheterization
- Computer literacy
- Pacemaker implantation assistance
- Critical thinking aptitude
- Emergency response readiness
- Medical equipment operation
- Quality control adherence
Knowledgeable and Accomplished:
- CVORT, Cardiovascular Specialist /Electrophysiology Lab Position
- Relevant Background Includes:
- Responsible and highly motivated professional with sold and diverse experience in cardio vascular
- Proven ability to organize, prioritize and dependable and observant of details in the operating room environment, with a proven ability to multitask.
- Ensured compliance with current regulatory requirements assisted the physician during cardiac, vascular and electrophysiological invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures. Assisted in preparing patients all cardiac cases. I have been a trusted and valued team member in both Cardiac Cath and EP (Devices and Ablations) cases.
- Currently searching for new opportunity and adventures to challenge my intellect while performing an important service tour valuable patients/client population
Timeline
Neurodiagnostic Technologist
Duke University
04.2026 - Current
Vascular Access Specialist
Duke University Medical Center
10.2024 - 04.2026
CVORT/TRANSPLANT KIDNEY
Vidant Medical Center/ECU Hospital
04.2023 - 04.2026
CVORT/ OPEN HEART
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Allied and Outpatient
12.2022 - 01.2023
CVORT/ OPEN HEART
High Point Regional Hospital – Allied and Outpatient
09.2022 - 11.2022
EP Lab Tech
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
06.2022 - 09.2022
Cardiovascular Specialist
UNC Medical Center
04.2018 - 05.2019
Sr. Surgical Technologist
Duke Regional Hospital
11.2017 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab /EP Lab Technologist
Duke Durham Regional Hospital, Durham, NC.
01.2017 - 09.2022
CVORT/ Sr. Surgical Technologist
Supplemental Healthcare, INC.
06.2016 - 11.2016
EP Lab Technologist
Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA.
12.2015 - 06.2016
Sr. Surgical Technologist/CVOR
Rex Medical Center Hospital Raleigh, North Carolina
07.2013 - 12.2015
Surgical Assistant
Wake Plastic Surgery Raleigh, North Carolina
03.2013 - 12.2015
Senior Surgical Technologist
Wake Med North Hospital, Raleigh, North Carolina
08.2012 - 07.2013
Senior Surgical Technologist
Kaiser Medical Center Antioch, Antioch, California
01.1994 - 08.2012
Senior Surgical Technologist
University San Francisco Medical Center
01.1993 - 01.1994
Surgical Technologist
Women’s Hospital Baton Rouge, LA.
02.1992 - 11.1992
Certificate -
Academy Of Certified Birth Educators/Birth Doula
Certificate - Clinical Device Specialist
Arrhythmia Technologies Institute
Certificate - EKG CERT. Program
Durham Community College
Certificate - Heart and Vascular Invasive Program
Johnston Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing - Licensed Vocational Nurse
San Francisco City College
certificate - Phlebotomy, Electrocardiography Technician Program
Boston Reed College
Some College (No Degree) - Biology, Pre-Med Focus
Southern University A&M College