Andi Holmgren
Loves Park,US
Summary
Focused professional well versed in wide range of 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 first assist.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Javon Bea MercyHealth Hospital
Rockford, IL
05.2026 - Current
- Prepared operating rooms for OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center surgical procedures.
- Maintained sterile field during surgeries and instrument handling.
- Passed surgical instruments and supplies to surgeons and nurses.
- Counted sponges, needles, and instruments with surgical team.
- Assisted with patient positioning and draping before incision.
Certified Surgical Technologist
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
Rockford, IL
02.2023 - 05.2026
- Assisted during emergency procedure
- Supported surgeons during orthopedic, general, and emergency procedures.
- Assisted healthcare teams across various specialties, including orthopedic and emergency care.
- Maintained sterile field during surgeries and instrument handling.
- Counted sponges, needles, and instruments with surgical team.
- Assisted with patient positioning and draping before incision.
- Worked in multiple specialties
- Set up rooms for surgeries
- Demonstrated flexibility by being available for shifts at any time to support team needs.
Sterile Processing Technician
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
Rockford, IL
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Decontaminated and cleaned dirty instruments to ensure safety standards
- Reassembled clean instruments into correct trays for efficient organization
- Reassembled all clean instruments back into correct trays
- Transported sterile instruments to various hospital departments
Office Administrative Assistant
Cintas Facility Services
Rockford, IL
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Assisted department managers with various tasks
- Collaborated with department managers to support their project needs
- Collaborated with HR manager to develop new hire and first day paperwork for onboarding
Assistant Manager
Panera Bread
Machesney Park, IL
02.2017 - 10.2019
- Trained new team members on operational procedures to ensure smooth onboarding.
- Compiled weekly work schedule for team
- Prepared food order to meet kitchen needs
- Designed preparation sheets to maintain product availability
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Rockford Career College
Rockford, IL 05.2021 - 01.2023
GED -
GED Testing Service
Loves Park, IL 10.2020 - 01.2021
Skills
- Surgical instrumentation
- Sterile field maintenance
- Operating room prep
- Instrument counting
- Emergency procedures
- Team communication
- Time management
- Surgical counts
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Javon Bea MercyHealth Hospital
05.2026 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
02.2023 - 05.2026
Sterile Processing Technician
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
05.2022 - 02.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Rockford Career College
05.2021 - 01.2023
GED -
GED Testing Service
10.2020 - 01.2021
Office Administrative Assistant
Cintas Facility Services
10.2019 - 03.2021
Assistant Manager
Panera Bread
02.2017 - 10.2019