Kelly Thompson
Henderson,TX
Summary
Versatile Surgical Technician with experience at UT Health, adept at maintaining sterile environments and ensuring patient safety through precise surgical setups. Participated in orthopedic and OB/GYN procedures, showcasing proficiency in aseptic techniques, and time management. Demonstrated ability to enhance operational efficiency by mastering both hard skills like equipment operation and soft skills, ensuring seamless team collaboration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technician
UT Health
Henderson, TX
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained a sterile field, ensuring a conducive environment for surgical procedures.
- Processed and sterilized surgical instruments for patient safety.
- Proficient in precise case setups, contributing to seamless surgical operations.
- Experienced in orthopedic, OB/GYN, and general surgery. With basic knowledge of cardiovascular, oncology, and ENT procedures.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Assisted with reductions and limb casting.
Inventory clerk/ Warranty clerk
AAON INC.
Longview, TX
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Attained forklift certification and assisted with delivery of large orders to and from shipping
- Manage parts receiving/delivery; inventory count, packing slips, and physical loading
- Completed warranty orders in a timely manner
Office Assistant
Peterson's Home Furnishings
Henderson, TX
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed inventory and implemented inventory control measures to ensure accurate tracking of products
- Created and maintained spreadsheets to monitor cost/expenses
- Filed and organized company documentation accurately and timely
General Manager
Jones Petroleum Inc/ Dunkin' Donuts
Jackson, GA
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Oversaw daily operations of the store, including managing 25+ staff and ensuring customer satisfaction
- Maintained inventory levels and ordered supplies as needed to ensure smooth operations and no excess product overflow
- Handled all office paperwork, including financial statements, inventory reports, and employee schedules
Education
Associate's degree - Medicine
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA12.2019
High School Diploma -
Munford High School
Munford, TN05-2011
Skills
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Safe sharps disposal
- Collecting medical specimens
- HIPAA proficiency
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Time management
- MS Office
- Basic Life Support
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Preparing for surgeries
- Patient confidentiality
- Dressing wounds
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Passing surgical tools
Training
- Upson Regional Main OR, During this time, I became familiar with a small town OR. I spent time doing laparoscopic surgeries, included in the months I also assisted in gynecology cases and started my interest in cardiac/vascular cases.
- Piedmont Newnan Main OR, Started orthopedics works; ear, nose, and throat cases mainly. Continued cardiac and vascular cases in a larger scale hospital setting.
Certification
- NBSTSA certified since February 25,2025
- BLS certified since November, 2023
Timeline
Surgical Technician
UT Health
09.2023 - 01.2024
Inventory clerk/ Warranty clerk
AAON INC.
02.2023 - 07.2023
Office Assistant
Peterson's Home Furnishings
08.2022 - 10.2022
General Manager
Jones Petroleum Inc/ Dunkin' Donuts
06.2021 - 05.2022
Associate's degree - Medicine
Southern Crescent Technical College
High School Diploma -
Munford High School
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