Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Specialties in Surgery
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Ashley Turpin

Mount Juliet,USA

Summary

While I do have years of experience in surgery, I am wanting to change careers and get my foot in the door in the aesthetic industry. I have a high interest and desire for aesthetics. I believe with my experience in surgery, I can add some of my expertise to the company and still be a successful client coordinator.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Surgical First Assistant

AP Health
Nashville, TN
07.2025 - Current

Assist surgeon in operative procedures such as; providing exposure, handling tissue, hemostasis, and suturing. Maintain sterile field, assist in positioning and prepping of patients for surgery, close incisions, apply dressings and perform other post op tasks directed by the surgeon.

Certified Surgical First Assistant

SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
06.2024 - Current
  • Vascular Specialty Leader
  • Review patient information, prepare instruments and equipment, participate in positioning, anticipate surgeon’s needs, provide direct surgical assistance such as retracting tissue and organs, assist in hemostasis just to name a couple examples. Promote patient safety, maintain certifications and skills, and collaborate with the surgical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Certified Surgical Technologist

SIH Herrin Hospital
Herrin, IL
10.2018 - 05.2024
  • GYN Specialty Leader/Clinical Coach
  • Prepare the OR, maintain sterile field, pass instruments and supplies, assist with exposure such as retracting and suction as needed, perform surgical counts before, during, and after surgery to ensure accuracy.

Certified Surgical Technologist

SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital
Mount Vernon, IL
07.2017 - 09.2018
  • Prepare the OR, maintain sterile field, pass instruments and supplies, assist with exposure such as retracting and suction as needed, perform surgical counts before, during, and after surgery to ensure accuracy.

Education

Certification - Surgical Assisting

Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN
01.2024

Certification - Surgical Technology

John A Logan College
Carterville, IL
01.2017

High School Diploma -

Marion High School
Marion, IL
05.2012

Skills

  • Team player
  • Leader
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinker
  • Communication

Specialties in Surgery

  • With my 8 years in the OR, I have experience in several areas such as:
  • General surgery
  • Colorectal surgery
  • Emergency and trauma surgery
  • Oncologic surgery
  • Robotic and laparoscopic surgery
  • Vascular surgery
  • GYN surgery
  • Plastic surgery
  • Urology surgery
  • Thoracic surgery (some)
  • Orthopedic surgery (total joints)

Timeline

Certified Surgical First Assistant

AP Health
07.2025 - Current

Certified Surgical First Assistant

SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
06.2024 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

SIH Herrin Hospital
10.2018 - 05.2024

Certified Surgical Technologist

SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital
07.2017 - 09.2018

Certification - Surgical Assisting

Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting

Certification - Surgical Technology

John A Logan College

High School Diploma -

Marion High School
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