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Christen "Hallie" Neel

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Highly motivated and compassionate healthcare professional with over a decade of military experience in surgical technology and patient care. Proven leadership in high-acuity environments including cardiovascular and urologic surgery. Expert in clinical coordination, multidisciplinary collaboration, and surgical preparation. Baccalaureate-prepared Registered Nurse with hands-on experience as a Nurse Apprentice and Certified CVOR Surgical Technologist. Committed to evidence-based, safe, and compassionate care for diverse patient populations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist

HCA Sunrise Hospital
10.2024 - Current
  • Serve as primary scrub tech in cardiovascular surgical procedures including CABG, valve replacements, aortic aneurysm repairs, and VAD implantation.
  • Set up operating rooms using sterile techniques; ensure all instruments and supplies are prepared and functioning.
  • Maintain readiness for emergent procedures and contribute to quality improvement activities.
  • Certified in ACLS and BLS.

Nurse Apprentice

Sandstone Spring Valley
01.2023 - 10.2024
  • Delivered direct patient care under RN supervision, focusing on ADLs, monitoring vitals, wound care, and medication administration.
  • Developed foundational skills in patient assessment, documentation, and care coordination.
  • Supported interdisciplinary teams in long-term and acute rehab settings.

Urology Clinical Manager

81st Medical Group, Keesler AFB
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Led Urology Department operations serving over 5,000 patients annually.
  • Managed $230K clinic budget, surgical scheduling, referrals, and cancer treatment coordination.
  • Supervised staff and provided training on procedures and conditions.
  • Completed DaVinci Robot training.
  • Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.

Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC), Operating Room

96th Medical Group, Eglin AFB
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Coordinated surgical schedules and interdepartmental care for complex inpatient cases.
  • Led performance improvement, compliance, budgeting, and staff development efforts.
  • Provided direct patient care and served as tech-level subject matter expert.

Surgical Technician

United States Air Force, Eglin AFB
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Scrubbed 7,000+ surgical cases annually across multiple specialties.
  • Operated and maintained advanced surgical and sterilization equipment.
  • Mentored new personnel and implemented cost-saving, efficient workflows.

Lead Surgical Tech – Robotic Surgery Training

Keesler AFB
10.2016 - 01.2017
  • Participated in the Air Force’s first robotic surgery training course using the Da Vinci Xi system.
  • Collaborated with surgeons and instructed on robotic surgical setup and execution.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Las Vegas, NV
12.2024

Skills

  • Patient positioning expertise
  • Infection control protocols
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Sterile technique mastery
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Surgical equipment operation

Certification

  • Registered Nurse
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
  • Periop 101
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR)
  • Secret Security Clearance

Timeline

CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist

HCA Sunrise Hospital
10.2024 - Current

Nurse Apprentice

Sandstone Spring Valley
01.2023 - 10.2024

Urology Clinical Manager

81st Medical Group, Keesler AFB
01.2018 - 01.2021

Lead Surgical Tech – Robotic Surgery Training

Keesler AFB
10.2016 - 01.2017

Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC), Operating Room

96th Medical Group, Eglin AFB
01.2012 - 01.2018

Surgical Technician

United States Air Force, Eglin AFB
01.2012 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

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