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Kelly Cagle

Monteagle,TN

Summary

Driven Surgical Technologist offering 18 years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in sports medicine, total joint replacement, general surgery and plastic surgery procedures. Proven leader and instrumental in developing new total joint replacement programs and educating staff on new policies, procedures and equipment. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist

St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital
Murfreesboro, TN
04.2019 - Current
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.

Certified Surgical Technologist/First Assistant

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System
Winchester, TN
10.2009 - 03.2017
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
Nashville, TN
03.2004 - 10.2008
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.

Education

Certification - Surgical Assisting

Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN
10.2014

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

High Tech Institute
Nashville, TN
03.2004

Skills

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Daily Workflows
  • Gynecological Surgery
  • Electronic Medical Records Management
  • Safe Needle Disposal
  • Biohazardous Waste Disposal
  • Equipment Operation
  • Pre-Surgical Preparation
  • Infection Control Protocols
  • Collecting Medical Specimens
  • Setting Up Equipment
  • Operating Room Procedures
  • Total Joint Replacements
  • Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
  • Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
  • Surgical Technology
  • Passing Surgical Tools
  • Preparing for Surgeries

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist

St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital
04.2019 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist/First Assistant

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System
10.2009 - 03.2017

Certified Surgical Technologist

Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
03.2004 - 10.2008

Certification - Surgical Assisting

Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

High Tech Institute

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