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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, GA
12.2019

High School Diploma -

Munford High School
Munford, TN
05-2011

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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