Katherine Holcombe
Grand Island,NY
Summary
Soon-to-be graduate of SUNY Niagara with foundational knowledge in Surgical Technology and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start a career and make meaningful contributions to a surgical team and the care of my patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Surgical Technologist
Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Student Surgical Technologist
Oishei Children's Hospital of Kaleida Health
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
Dental Assistant
Ricotta Dental
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
SUNY Niagara
Sanborn05-2025
Skills
- Aseptic techniques
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Basic life support
- Excellent communication
- Fluent in ASL
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist (Pending State Exam)
- Certified Dental Assistant
Languages
American Sign Language
Timeline
Student Surgical Technologist
Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital
09.2024 - 12.2024
Student Surgical Technologist
Oishei Children's Hospital of Kaleida Health
01.2024 - 05.2024
Dental Assistant
Ricotta Dental
01.2019 - 01.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
SUNY Niagara
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