Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
2010 Speacker AST Conference
Mayo Clinic Rochester Organ Donation Standardization
Work Awards
Boy Scouts
Work Availability
Timeline
Conrad Lawrence

Conrad Lawrence

Certified SurgicalTech
PHOENIX,Arizona

Summary

Skilled professional with 25 yr.’s Clinical experience in an acute care setting. Proficient in all areas of surgery

Able to work effectively in varying situations.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Member of Surgical Services Safety Committee at Mayo Clinic Rochester.

Collaborated with other team members to improve patient and employee safety and satisfaction.

Co-wrote the process for Standardization of Organ Donations at Mayo Clinic Rochester

Performed in the preceptor role for new employees and students.

Teacher responsible for educating students presented to students the Principles and Techniques of Surgical Technology by evaluating and helping guide students a progress through Surgical Technology Curriculum.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Technology Instructor

East Valley Institute of Technology
01.2022 - 03.2023

 Presents subject matter in clear, precise, coherent, and logical way.
 Communicates objectives, purpose, value, and relevance of lessons as appropriate.
 Communicates appropriate, competent knowledge of subject matter with confidence and accuracy.
 Gives clear directions explaining related to lesson content with learning activity.
 Frequently asks questions of relevance, clarity, variety.
 Frames questions at different cognitive levels.
 Provides appropriate responses, equitable response opportunities.
 Promotes positive relationships among students by modeling.

TRS Healthcare, Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
  • Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Mayo Clinic Rochester
08.2000 - 10.2021
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, plastic surgery, vascular and cardiothoracic procedures
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in General,Colorectal, Urology, Transplant, Vascular,Thoracic,Sports medicine, Pain and Cardiovascular
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Saddleback Hospital
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Completed 20 total joint replacement procedures per month.
  • Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.

Education

No Degree - Surgical Technology

Newbridge College Santa Anna, Santa Ana, CA

Skills

  • Cardiac Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Thoracotomy Procedures
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Surgical Team Assistance
  • Surgical Safety
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
  • OSHA Guidelines
  • Safety Protocols
  • Surgical Counts

Accomplishments

2010 Speaker AST Conference


Mayo Clinic Rochester Organ Donation

Standardization


Boy Scout Scouter of the Year 2013



2010 Speacker AST Conference

In 2010 I was asked to speak at the AST Conference the title of my talk was Approaches to Multispecialty and Multidisciplinary Surgery. My talk was about Surgical CAses that I would do that involved Colorectal,Orthopedic, and Plastic involving recurrent Colorectal surgery. the would be APR, Vaginectomy with functional vagina with muscle reconstruction, sacretomy, and interopertaive Radiation.


Mayo Clinic Rochester Organ Donation Standardization

Worked with Charge nurse to create Computer and Binders for staff to use when staff are assigned to assist with Organ Donation. Procedure was standardized for staff with basic setup, charting with Epic, and working with surgeons from outside facilities.

Work Awards

Received Many work awards for being a team player and going beyond my duties to help the team

Boy Scouts

Received Scouter of the year. Was nominated by my scout leader for my dedication to my the scout group and to the overal scout group for serving and the cub scout educator.

Work Availability

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Timeline

Surgical Technology Instructor - East Valley Institute of Technology
01.2022 - 03.2023
- TRS Healthcare, Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
01.2021 - 01.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist - Mayo Clinic Rochester
08.2000 - 10.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist - Saddleback Hospital
01.1998 - 01.1999
Newbridge College Santa Anna - No Degree, Surgical Technology
Conrad LawrenceCertified SurgicalTech