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Casey Kurkowski

Traverse City,MI

Summary

I am a long-time professional healthcare team member transitioning into the nursing field after graduation. I value my patient-focused care, attention to detail, calm demeanor, eagerness to learn, and ability to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members. I'm excited to expand my healthcare experience into the nursing field once I graduate in May.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Munson Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
  • Prepared operating rooms with required instruments and equipment.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing operating rooms for subsequent cases.
  • Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.

Surgical Technologist

Denver Health
05.2012 - 05.2016

Equivalent duties to my current job.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI
05.2024

Certificate - Surgical Technology

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
07.2004

Skills

Thorough patient assessment

Safe medication administration under the mentorship of a registered nurse

Ability to adapt to change

Professional bedside manner

Punctuality

Capacity to recognize the need for and seek support

Certification

  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • CST - Certified Surgical Technologist

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Munson Medical Center
06.2017 - Current

Surgical Technologist

Denver Health
05.2012 - 05.2016

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Northwestern Michigan College

Certificate - Surgical Technology

Northern Michigan University
Casey Kurkowski