CLAIRE SMITH
Cypress,TX
Summary
I am a Surgical Technologist with excellent team work skills. I have learned and continue to develop the skills needed to maintain a sterile, organized and collaborative operating room.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
College of Health Care Professionals
01.2024 - Current
- Expected to complete 896 hours in the operating room March 2026
- 198 cases completed
- Continuously learned about the inter-workings of operating room, anatomy, surgical instrumentation and procedures, anesthesia, patient rights, privacy, and safety, and sterilization
Clinicals
Michael E. DeBakey VA Hospital
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Experience in general, gynecology, urology, ENT, orthopedic, plastics, vascular, neurology, robotic and transplant
- 1st Scrub in 120+ cases
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Participated in all aspects of the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative roles of a surgical technologist
- Organized and maintained records of surgical procedures
Clinicals
Memorial Hermann Village Surgical Center
01.2026 - 02.2026
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
- Prepared and assisted with draping and dressing application
- Gathered and organized supplies for cases
- Assisted in quick, efficient turnovers
- Provided assistance in moving and positioning the patient safely
Swim Coach
Wetherington Golf and Country Club
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Organized practices, meets, and structured practices
- Established a positive environment during practice sessions, nurturing a culture of respect, hard work, and dedication among swimmers
- Implemented safety protocols, ensuring a secure environment for all athletes
Floor Manager: Serving & Bartending
Wetherington Golf and Country Club
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Organized servers for set up and break down of the dining room
- Able to recall recipes for 50+ cocktails
- Trained and mentored staff, enhancing team performance and service standards
- Monitored inventory levels, optimizing stock management to reduce waste
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologist
College of Health Care Professionals
Houston, TX03-2026
High School Diploma - undefined
Cypress Woods High School
Cypress, Texas01-2018
Skills
- Organize and manage instruments, specimens, supplies and equipment
- Knowledgeable in aseptic technique
- Work collaboratively with surgical team
- Proficient with preparing, organizing and maintaining surgical setups
- Natural ability to problem solve and anticipate surgeon’s needs
- Capable of working with all personalities and can handle challenging situations
- Knowledgeable with draping, attaching, and inserting arms for the daVinci robot
- Able to manage time to optimize turnovers
Certification
CPR certified by the American Heart Association
Timeline
Clinicals
Memorial Hermann Village Surgical Center
01.2026 - 02.2026
Clinicals
Michael E. DeBakey VA Hospital
07.2025 - 12.2025
Surgical Technologist
College of Health Care Professionals
01.2024 - Current
Swim Coach
Wetherington Golf and Country Club
01.2021 - 01.2023
Floor Manager: Serving & Bartending
Wetherington Golf and Country Club
01.2020 - 01.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Cypress Woods High School
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologist
College of Health Care Professionals