Keely Utterback
Summary
Certified Surgical Technologist with experience in hospital and outpatient surgery center settings. Proficient in multi-specialty surgical support, sterile processing, case preparation, and instrument management, ensuring smooth OR workflow. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and supporting efficient, safe surgical procedures.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Westchase Surgery Center
Tampa, Florida
09.2025 - Current
- Print, review, and pick supplies for weekly surgical cases
- Update and maintain preference cards to match surgeon requirements
- Check inventory for expired or out-of-date items
- Restock OR suites and sterile supply rooms
- Assist with rapid room turnover in a fast-paced surgical environment
Certified Surgical Technologist
Physician Parters Of America
Pinellas Park, Florida
07.2024 - 09.2025
- Performed sterile processing including Bowie-Dick and biological testing
- Assisted pre-op and PACU nurses with patient transport, linen changes, and supply restocking
- Managed surgical inventory and procurement using the ENVI online ordering system
- Maintained operating room readiness and supported intraoperative workflow
Certified Surgical Technologist
Baycare - Labor & Delivery
Clearwater, FL
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Prepared operating and labor/postpartum rooms
- Responded to STAT and urgent situations in the operating room and delivery suites
- Managed room turnover and supported pre-, intra-, and post-operative patient care
- Acted as circulator, ensured equipment functionality, and restocked supplies
- Assisted with patient check-in, labor room setup, and newborn/postpartum support
- Transported instruments to sterile processing for cleaning and sterilization
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL12-2022
Skills
- Neuro Spine - ACDF, microdiscectomy, laminectomy, SI fusions
- Plastic & Reconstructive - Blepharoplasty (upper and lower), Rhytidectomy (facelift), laser resurfacing, breast and nipple reconstruction
- Hand Surgery - Carpal tunnel release (open and endoscopic), trigger finger release, nerve and tendon repairs
- General Surgery - Open & endoscopic hernia repairs, laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- Ortho - Shoulder and knee arthroscopy, occasional total knee arthroplasty
- Pain Management - Radiofrequency ablations, rhizotomy, bone marrow aspirations, intracepts, kyphoplasty, spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulator trials and placements, intrathecal pain pump implants and replacements
- OB/GYN - vaginal deliveries, C-sections, tubal ligations, hysterectomy, D&C, cervical laceration repairs, management of postpartum hemorrhages
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Westchase Surgery Center
09.2025 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Physician Parters Of America
07.2024 - 09.2025
Certified Surgical Technologist
Baycare - Labor & Delivery
02.2023 - 07.2024
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Hillsborough Community College