Kimberly Evers
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Dedicated Certified Surgical Technologist with experience preparing instruments for diverse surgical procedures. Committed to maintaining safety protocols, anticipating needs, and being a fast learner.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Pinnacle Surgery Center
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2024 - 04.2026
- Prepared and organized surgical instruments for cataract, retina, and ocular plastic procedures.
- Assisted in maintaining sterile environments during surgeries, minimizing risk of infection.
- Operated CATALYS Precision Laser System for FEMTO laser-assisted surgeries.
- Trained new staff on proper sterilization techniques and operating room protocols to uphold safety standards.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Surgical Specialist
Fort Walton Beach, FL
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Prepared and organized surgical instruments for orthopedic procedures: TKA, THA, shoulder scopes, knee scopes, etc.
- Experience in setting up procedures for pain management.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Counted sponges and needles pre-operatively with circulating nurse
Certified Surgical Technologist
Manhattan Surgical Hospital
Manhattan, KS
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted in orthopedic, general, OBGYN, ENT, and urology procedures.
- Became familiar with Zimmer and Stryker instruments.
- Trained on using the ROSA Knee System for total knee arthroplasty.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN10-2024
Skills
- Basic life support certification
- Surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Surgical instrument handling
- Professionalism and ethics
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- BLS- Basic Life Support through American Heart Association
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Pinnacle Surgery Center
10.2024 - 04.2026
Certified Surgical Technologist
Surgical Specialist
09.2022 - 08.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Manhattan Surgical Hospital
12.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Purdue University