Fawn Richards
Cheyenne,WY
Summary
I am a hard-working individual with a drive to learn and better my skills as a tech. Thanks to my travel career, I have grown in many ways. I treat every patient like they are family, and I ensure the best quality of care. I am open to learning new things, and I would love to help and share what I have learned along the way.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center - West Campus
Cheyenne, WY
08.2022 - Current
- Trained in neuro (ALIF, TLIF, PLIF, using the Alphatec and Globus systems), orthopedic (including Mako and non-robotic total joints, and ortho trauma), general, plastics, trauma, dental, Da Vinci, urology, and minor vascular.
- A wide range of experience with different surgical instruments and systems.
- Troubleshooting surgical equipment before, during, and after surgery.
- Maintained a strict call schedule.
- Maintained correct counts.
- Managed and maintained my sterile field at all times.
- BLS-certified, renewed quarterly.
- Qualified in the use of a Rapid Infuser, Cell Saver, and A-line setup.
- Served as a weekend charge for the last four months, point of contact for surgeons, staff, and reps.
Certified Surgical Technologist
High Plains Surgery Center
Cheyenne, WY
03.2025 - 07.2025
- In addition to my scrub duties, I also broke down shipments, inventoried supplies, and helped with orders.
- Performed tasks in sterile processing, such as set assembly, inventoried instruments, wrapped, and loaded instruments into the autoclave and V-pro.
- Assisted in building preference cards. Read through additional notes on procedures, and correctly identified additional supplies or equipment needed that were not listed on the preference card.
- Organized, outdated, and deep-cleaned, assigned supply areas monthly.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
TNAA
North Little Rock, AR
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Fulfilled multiple 13-week contracts.
- Remain flexible and teachable in new environments.
- Experienced in Level 1, 2, and 3 trauma centers. Gained valuable experience in ENT, maxillofacial, Mako total joints, and arthroscopies. In addition, I performed multiple multi-organ procurement surgeries, which included the heart, lungs, pancreas, and kidneys.
- Demonstrated professionalism when interacting with colleagues, physicians, nurses, other healthcare providers, vendors and visitors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Red Bluff High School
Red Bluff, CA06-2010
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WY07-2022
Skills
- Infection control protocols
- Patient positioning proficiency
- Aseptic technique expertise
- Professionalism and ethics
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving capacity
- Patience under pressure
- Equipment set up and operation
- Patient confidentiality
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Preference card development
- Flexibility
- Team-oriented
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
High Plains Surgery Center
03.2025 - 07.2025
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
TNAA
01.2024 - 03.2025
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center - West Campus
08.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Red Bluff High School
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Laramie County Community College