Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Military Service
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Kaya Stallworth

Gaithersburg,MD

Summary

Driven Surgical Technologist offering three years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in orthopedic surgery including total joint replacements and orthopedic trauma, general surgery, gynecological surgery, and sterile processing procedures. Eager to take the next career step with a growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Surgical Technologist

NuWest Group Holdings
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Provided support during emergencies by quickly responding to critical needs and assisting in life-saving procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instructions.
  • Assisted in complex surgeries with precision and skill, contributing to successful patient outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient safety by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques and sterile procedures during surgical processes.
  • Streamlined instrument setup for surgeries, reducing time spent in the operating room and improving overall efficiency.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
  • Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.
  • Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.

Certified Surgical Technologist; Hospital Corpsman

United States Navy, Walter Reed
11.2019 - 08.2022
  • Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
  • Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
  • Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience

Arizona State Universtiy
Tempe, AZ
12.2023

Skills

  • Problem Solving Capabilities
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Surgical Equipment Handling
  • Attention to Detail
  • Continuous Learning Attitude
  • Safety Procedures
  • Aseptic Technique

Certification

  • CST - Certified Surgical Technologist

Military Service

Honorable Discharge
Received Dean's List in both Corpsman school and Surgical Tech school

Timeline

Travel Surgical Technologist

NuWest Group Holdings
06.2023 - 09.2023

Certified Surgical Technologist

Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
11.2022 - 05.2023

Certified Surgical Technologist; Hospital Corpsman

United States Navy, Walter Reed
11.2019 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience

Arizona State Universtiy
  • CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Kaya Stallworth