KRYSTIN NEWSOM
Clarksville
Summary
Developed strong skills in surgical environments, focusing on precision and patient care. Looking to leverage expertise in sterile techniques and teamwork in high-pressure settings. Capable of adapting skills to ensure excellence in various professional roles.
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Work History
Surgical Technologist Student – Clinical Rotation
Tristar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, USA
02.2026 - 04.2026
- Completed 500+ clinical hours in a high-volume surgical setting
- Assisted with 140 surgical cases across general, neuro, vascular, ENT, and ophthalmology specialties
- Maintained strict aseptic technique and sterile field integrity throughout procedures
- Functioned as scrub role support in general, neuro, vascular, ENT, and ophthalmology surgeries
- Anticipated surgeon needs and efficiently passed instruments, sutures, and supplies
- Participated in sponge, needle, and instrument counts to uphold patient safety standards
- Assisted with patient positioning, prepping, and sterile draping procedures
- Facilitated room turnover and ensured OR readiness between surgical cases
- Specialty Experience: General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Peripheral Vascular Surgery, ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat), Ophthalmology (Eye)
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN05-2026
Skills
- Sterile Technique & Aseptic Practice
- Surgical Instrumentation & Passing
- Operating Room Setup & Turnover
- Sponge, Needle & Instrument Counts
- Patient Positioning & Draping
- Multi-Specialty Surgical Exposure
- Surgeon Anticipation & OR Flow Support
- Strong Communication & Team Collaboration
- Continuous learning attitude
- Surgical equipment handling
- Critical thinking
- Communication and teamwork
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Current
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Surgical Technologist Student – Clinical Rotation
Tristar Centennial Medical Center
02.2026 - 04.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Nashville State Community College
References
Available upon request