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Hadley Nessler
Ogden,UT
Summary
Dedicated Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with nearly 6 years of experience delivering elite intraoperative care across private practice and fast-paced ambulatory surgery centers. Proven clinical leader possessing a unique multi-specialty skillset spanning general surgery, opthalmology, ENT, orthopedics, and plastic surgery. Deeply passionate about fostering a highly collaborative, positive, and productive OR culture where seamless communication and teamwork directly elevate patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ashby Plastic Surgery
Layton, UT
09.2022 - Current
- Serves as the head and only Certified Surgical Technologist for a private plastic surgery practice and recognized as the practice's primary clinical authority and educational resource for surgical protocols, instrumentation, and aseptic technique.
- Co-led the logistical planning and physical transition of surgical inventory during a successful practice relocation, ensuring zero disruption to the surgical schedule.
- Spearheaded the clinical training and mentorship of incoming scrub tech staff, establishing competencies in various cosmetic procedures and instrument sterilization.
- Demonstrates high level proficiency in anticipating surgeon movements and procedural needs while maintaining an organized sterile field.
- Retains accountability for the full decontamination, inspection, and steam sterilization of all instrumentation.
- Dual-function as a clinical asset outside of the OR, seamlessly transitioning to the outpatient clinic to room patients, managing post-operative patient care.
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Mark's Outpatient Surgical Center
Murray, UT
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Specifically selected and invited to complete advanced training, earning certification in specialized Arthrex ACL graft preparation and tensioning protocols.
- Appointed as the primary "go-to" technologist for orthopedic caseloads, drastically improving surgical flow and instrument accuracy for sports medicine and total joint procedures.
- Successfully balanced high-volume orthopedic mastery with seamless rotations across ENT, general, podiatry, and opthalmology surgical services demonstrating clinical adaptability.
- Thrived in a fast paced, high-turnover outpatient surgical environment, meticulously managing the sterile field and anticipating procedural flows to minimize patient anesthesia times.
Education
Biomedical Engineering
Weber State University
Ogden, UT03-2026
Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) -
Stevens Henager College
West Haven, UT11-2019
Skills
- Professionalism and ethics
- Surgical equipment operation
- Room turnaround efficiency
- Collaborative team member
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Sterile technique mastery
Certification
- CST, Certified Surgical Technologist - #200053 - Current
- ACL Graft Preparation, Active Academy - August, 2022
Interests
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ashby Plastic Surgery
09.2022 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Mark's Outpatient Surgical Center
01.2020 - 09.2022
Biomedical Engineering
Weber State University
Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) -
Stevens Henager College