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Katherine Lawson

Lizella,Georgia

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented surgical technologist Experience preparing surgical instrumentation for sterilization Managing sterile fields Anticipating the needs of surgeons and healthcare teams Proficient in accommodating the changing of assignments and workload Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care for patients of all ages. Possess excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Technologist

10.2024 - Current
  • Prepared surgical instrumentation for sterilization and gathered materials for procedures
  • Set up sterile fields, instrumentation, and equipment for surgical procedures
  • Anticipated the needs of surgeons, assisted nurses and anesthesia providers as needed
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide care for patients of all ages
  • I have participated in over 170 surgical procedures, spread out over several specialties, including; General, GU, Plastics, Vascular, GYN, Labor and Delivery, ENT, Neuro and Ortho
  • I have over 350 clinical OR hours to date

Education

High School Diploma - General Education

Southwest High School
Macon
06-2000

Skills

  • Surgical instrumentation preparation and sterilization
  • Sterile field setup and management
  • Anticipating and meeting the needs of surgeons and healthcare teams
  • Patient care and safety
  • Team collaboration and communication
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing assignments and workload
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Basic life support

Certification

Will sit for National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) 2025-07-28

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

10.2024 - Current

High School Diploma - General Education

Southwest High School