Donna M. Herriman-CST
SOUTH GLENS FALLS,NY
Summary
Dynamic Certified Surgical Technologist with hands-on experience in assisting surgical procedures. Excelling in aseptic technique and surgical instrumentation. Proven ability to enhance operating room efficiency and ensure patient safety through meticulous preparation and proactive support. Committed to continuous improvement and collaboration in high-pressure environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CST
Saratoga Hospital
Saratoga, NY
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Worked effectively with the surgical team while maintaining a sterile field ensuring adherence to aseptic techniques during robotic, vascular, plastics, urology, gyn, laparoscopic and a few spine and ortho cases
CST-Travel
Fairview Hospital
Great Barrington, Massachusetts
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Another small facility, I was able to brush up on my new skills c-sections and cataract surgical procedures along with general, and a few total knee procedures
CST-Travel
Olean General Hospital
Olean, New York
07.2023 - 09.2023
- This travel assignment I was skilled on scrubbing for cataract procedures
- Also participated/scrubbed plastics, urology, gyn, and general surgeries
CST-Travel
Potsdam Hospital
Potsdam, New York
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Being one of the smallest hospitals with no labor/delivery unit, I was fortunate to learn a new surgical specialty by scrubbing and assisting with c-sections
- Also scrubbed urology, gyn, and general surgical procedures
CST-Travel
Glens Falls Hospital
Glens Falls, NY
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared surgical equipment, instruments and supplies for use during procedures.
- Obtained and organized supplies for individual cases according to surgeon's preferences, enhancing case readiness.
CST-Travel
WellStar North Fulton Hospital
Roswell, GA
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools promptly.
- Maintained sterile environment by following strict infection control protocols.
CST
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Georgia, Georgia
11.2019 - 12.2021
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Obtained supplies tailored to surgeon's preferences for each procedure.
- Contributed to departmental staff meetings, fostering improved communication and teamwork.
CST
Brookwood Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
07.2012 - 09.2018
- Prepared O.R. for surgical procedures by ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies were ready for upcoming surgeries.
- Cleaned and sterilized specialty scopes, cameras, and instruments to maintain sterile environment and support surgical team.
- Supported Brookwood Medical Center's women's OR with 6+ years of experience in GYN/GYN Oncology, Urology, robotic, and general surgeries.
CST
Northeast Georgia Plastic Surgery Associates
Gainesville, GA
09.2008 - 12.2011
- The five plastic surgeons had a variety of skills and knowledge including Board Certified in hand surgery.
- These hand surgeries included all injuries to bones, tendon, muscle and soft tissues of the hand and upper extremity.
- Supported medical personnel by managing room turnover, overseeing inventory, and sterilizing instruments.
- Served as sole surgical technologist in ambulatory facility, participating in various plastic surgical procedures to ensure efficient operations.
CST
Lakeshore Surgical Center
Gainesville, GA
12.2006 - 09.2008
- As a recent graduate from an accredited program, certified through NBSTSA this position at the Lakeshore Surgery Center offered experience in Tubal Reanastomosis.
- Managed cleaning and setup of surgical room, ensuring proper washing, packing, and sterilizing of instruments for procedures.
- Recorded and organized inventory data weekly and monthly, maintaining accurate supply levels for surgical operations.
Education
College Degree - Surgical Technology
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GA12-2006
Skills
- Aseptic technique
- Surgical instrumentation
- Procedure preparation
- Patient safety
- Operating room efficiency
- Time management
Certification
• Certified Surgical Technologist- NBSTSA
• BLS- American Heart Association
• COVID-19 Record Card- CDC
• BLS- American Heart Association
• COVID-19 Record Card- CDC
Groups
Associates of Surgical Technologist-Active member of New York State Assembly
Deans Honor Roll- Northern Oklahoma College
Phi Theta Kappa Society- Northern Oklahoma College
Timeline
CST
Saratoga Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2025
CST-Travel
Fairview Hospital
10.2023 - 12.2023
CST-Travel
Olean General Hospital
07.2023 - 09.2023
CST-Travel
Potsdam Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2023
CST-Travel
Glens Falls Hospital
12.2022 - 02.2023
CST-Travel
WellStar North Fulton Hospital
06.2022 - 10.2022
CST
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
11.2019 - 12.2021
CST
Brookwood Medical Center
07.2012 - 09.2018
CST
Northeast Georgia Plastic Surgery Associates
09.2008 - 12.2011
CST
Lakeshore Surgical Center
12.2006 - 09.2008
College Degree - Surgical Technology
Lanier Technical College