Gillien Wise
Certified Surgical Technologist
Summary
Passionate Surgical Technologist with hands-on clinical experience and a strong understanding of aseptic technique, instrumentation, and operating room dynamics. Eager to expand my knowledge and grow with the surgical team to ensure the best possible outcome for each and every patient.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Surgical Technologist Intern
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Accurately counted instruments, sponges, needles, and all other countables to prevent retained items and support surgical safety.
- Operated surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies demonstrating proficiency in handling necessary for various surgical procedures.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field, ensuring all necessary instruments and supplies were sterile and readily available.
- Assisted in various surgical procedures across multiple specialties under direct CST and surgeon supervision.
- Contributed to preoperative time-out to confirm everyone is in proper understanding of the elements pertaining to the surgical plan
- Quickly anticipated surgeon's next step to maintain efficient procedure workflow.
- Aided in patient positioning to ensure all parts of the patient are protected from injury during surgery.
- Contributed to quick, thorough turnover and post-operative clean-up.
Surgical Technology Intern
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in a variety of surgical procedures across specialties such as general surgery, orthopedics, OB/GYN, urology, plastics, oncology, and more
- Maintained strict sterile technique and helped establish sterile fields for procedures
- Anticipated surgeon's needs during procedures to ensure smooth workflow
- Collaborated with surgical team members to ensure best possible outcome for patient.
- Participated in preoperative patient preparation, including positioning and draping
- Performed instrument counts with circulating nurse before, during, and after procedures to prevent retained foreign objects and ensure patient safety.
- Contributed to preoperative time-out to confirm everyone is in proper understanding of the elements pertaining to the surgical plan
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Collin County Community College
McKinney, Tx08-2025
Skills
- Knowledgeable in identifying, handling, and function of surgical instruments and supplies
- Skilled in preparing for procedures and efficient turnover for next case
- Strong understanding of safe, proper techniques for various procedures and surgical positions
- Excellent at collaborating with the surgical team to maintain smooth procedural flow and best possible outcome for patients
- Ability to stay composed and efficient under pressure during unexpected changes and emergencies
- Well versed in human anatomy & physiology and medical terminology
- Skilled at foreseeing surgeon’s next move and preferences to support efficiency of procedure
- Proficient in maintaining sterile field, preventing infection and preventing retained objects
Certification
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), Expected: August, 2025
Affiliations
Association of Surgical Technologists (AST), 2025-Present
Timeline
Surgical Technology Intern
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
05.2025 - 08.2025
Surgical Technologist Intern
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
01.2025 - 05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Collin County Community College
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