April N. Kesler
Maumee,Ohio
Summary
Certified surgical technologist with sixteen years of experience in the OR and fifteen years of experience in surgical technology education. Reliable, hardworking, self-motivated, mechanically inclined, and trustworthy. Committed to and compassionate for service oriented work. Qualified to instruct effectively in both surgical technology and sterile processing programs. Established educator with a commitment to a performance driven classroom and dedicated to continual professional developmental to remain current with emerging trends in both the classroom and Surgical Technology field. Committed to student success through excellence in teaching.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technology Program Coordinator, Certified Surgical Technologist
Northwestern Michigan College/Munson Medical Center
11.2015 - Current
- Reserved classrooms and meeting rooms across campus for program activities and managed room list.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
- Gathered and organized printed materials required for program participation.
Certified Surgical Technologist
McLaren St. Luke's
Maumee, OH
08.2019 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, instruments and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Joseph Mercy Health System
08.2013 - 11.2015
Department Chair
Brown Mackie College
12.2009 - 11.2015
Certified Surgical Technologist
The University of Michigan Health System
05.2006 - 12.2011
Surgical Technology Instructor
Baker Community College
09.2007 - 12.2009
Education
Associate Degree of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Owens Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Lourdes University
Sylvania, OH05.2022
Certification
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
Certified Surgical Technologist, CST #101420
Renewal Date: July 2018
American Heart Association
CPR for the Healthcare Provider
Expires: January 2019
Affiliations
Association of Surgical Technologist – Member #6808
Alpha Phi Omega – Co-Ed Service Fraternity
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
McLaren St. Luke's
08.2019 - Current
Surgical Technology Program Coordinator, Certified Surgical Technologist
Northwestern Michigan College/Munson Medical Center
11.2015 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Joseph Mercy Health System
08.2013 - 11.2015
Department Chair
Brown Mackie College
12.2009 - 11.2015
Surgical Technology Instructor
Baker Community College
09.2007 - 12.2009
Certified Surgical Technologist
The University of Michigan Health System
05.2006 - 12.2011
Associate Degree of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Owens Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Lourdes University