Kristi Byrom
Garner,NC
Summary
Adept Certified Surgical Technologist with proven expertise in surgical instrument knowledge and a strong commitment to professionalism and ethics. At Aya Healthcare, enhanced patient safety and department efficiency by maintaining sterile environments and expediting surgery room turnovers. Demonstrated ability to improve patient outcomes through effective team communication and skillful equipment operation. Driven Surgical Technologist offering 8 years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in sports medicine, total joint replacement, general 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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
Certified Surgical Technologist
FlexCare Medical Staffing
Sacramento, CA
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Improved team communication through active participation in pre-and post-operative discussions, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
Certified Surgical Technologist
O.A.S.I.S. Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
07.2016 - 06.2021
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Brown Mackie College - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06.2016
Skills
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Surgical equipment operation
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Pre-surgical preparation
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
FlexCare Medical Staffing
06.2021 - 10.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
O.A.S.I.S. Hospital
07.2016 - 06.2021
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Brown Mackie College - Phoenix