April A. Navarre
Baytown,Texas
Summary
To obtain an exciting and rewarding position in the surgical suite as a newly graduated Registered Nurse with Certified Surgical Technologist experience, where I can build upon my strong foundation in sterile technique, instrumentation, and intraoperative support while assisting the surgical team and maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
CST
Texas Children’s Hospital Pavilion for Women
Houston, TX
01.2015 - Current
- Scrubbing cases, pulling and saving supplies, helping the circulator when needed, stocking supplies, pulling add-on cases, learning new cases such as Fetal surgery
CST
Aureus Medical Staffing
Houston, TX
11.2014 - 02.2015
- Contact at St. Luke’s the Vintage L&D (13 weeks)
- Scrubbed C-sections, assisted in vaginal deliveries, stock supplies and linens as needed, clerical work.
CST
Park Place Surgical Hospital
Lafayette, LA
11.2013 - 08.2014
- Scrubbing cases, pulling and saving supplies, turning over OR rooms after cases, and helping the circulator gather and save equipment after cases.
CST
Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Lafayette, LA
12.2012 - 11.2013
- Scrubbing cases, pulling cases, saving and stocking supplies, turning over OR rooms after cases.
CST
Regional Medical Center of Acadiana
Lafayette, LA
06.2012 - 09.2012
- Scrubbing cases, pulling cases, cleaning scopes, and helping central sterile turn over instrumentation.
CST
Dauterive Hospital
New Iberia, LA
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Scrubbing cases as surgical technologist and surgical assistant, pulling cases and saving supplies, cleaning the OR rooms after cases, and help central sterile turnover instruments and scopes.
Education
Associate of Science - Life Science
San Jacinto College
Pasadena05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Pearland, TX01-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Acadiana Technical College
Lafayette, LA12-2010
High School Diploma -
Northside High School
Lafayette, LA05-1999
Skills
- ENT: T & A, PE Tubes, Thyroidectomy, Parathyroidectomy, Minor Facial Fractures
- GENERAL: Lap Cholecystectomy, Exploratory Lap, Lap Appendectomy, Mass Excisions, Limb Amputation, Hernia Repair, Bowel Resection, Mastectomy
- OB/GYN: LAVH, TAH, A&P Repair, D&C, Breast Biopsy, C-Section, Hysteroscopy, Myosure, Novasure, LEEP, Accreta, IVF
- ORTHO: Shoulder & Knee Scope, ORIF Wrist, Ankle, Femur, Carpal Tunnel, Ganglion Cyst, Total Knee & Hip
- PLASTICS: Breast Augmentation, Abdominoplasty, Mastopexy, Brachioplasty, Liposuction
- PODIATRY: Hammertoe, Bunions, Flatfoot Procedures, Neuromas
Timeline
CST
Texas Children’s Hospital Pavilion for Women
01.2015 - Current
CST
Aureus Medical Staffing
11.2014 - 02.2015
CST
Park Place Surgical Hospital
11.2013 - 08.2014
CST
Women’s and Children’s Hospital
12.2012 - 11.2013
CST
Regional Medical Center of Acadiana
06.2012 - 09.2012
CST
Dauterive Hospital
05.2011 - 05.2012
Associate of Science - Life Science
San Jacinto College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Acadiana Technical College
High School Diploma -
Northside High School
MILITARY
Army National Guard, Lafayette, LA. 05/2001-05/2005 92 Golf (Cook)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Posses sound judgment and ability to function in stressful situations.
- Professional, organized, punctual, a team player, and dedicated.
- Level-headed and eager to learn new things and enhance my current abilities.