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Leslee Hopewell

Lexington,KY

Summary

Highly skilled and detail-oriented Operating Room Surgical Technologist with extensive experience assisting surgical teams across various specialties. Proficient in maintaining a sterile field, handling surgical instruments, and anticipating surgeon needs to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care. Adept at working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments while prioritizing patient safety, infection control, and adherence to surgical protocols. Currently completing a nursing degree, with anticipated graduation in March, and eager to transition into a registered nursing role across diverse clinical settings. Throughout nursing school, I have gained hands-on experience in patient assessments, medication administration, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration, reinforcing my ability to provide holistic, evidence-based care. Skilled in managing acute and chronic conditions, implementing nursing interventions, and advocating for patient needs in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Motivated to expand my clinical expertise and apply my nursing skills in areas such as labor and delivery, emergency, ICU, Hospice, or inpatient care, while continuing to prioritize patient safety and positive outcomes. Passionate about lifelong learning, adaptability, and professional development, with a strong commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care across a range of healthcare environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Baptist Health Lexington
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Worked with operating room personnel to improve efficiency and prepare for routine and emergency procedures
  • Gathered and organized equipment, tools, and supplies, as well as arranged instruments according to the surgeons' preferences and instructions
  • Went over the surgical requirements and set up the operating room with the necessary tools, equipment, and instruments
  • Oversaw a variety of sanitization tasks for surgical sites, including cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories, and effectively organizing items
  • Followed OSHA guidelines when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies, and disposing of waste

Travel Surgical Technologist

Guardian HealthStaff
05.2021 - 12.2023

Surgical Technologist

Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center
08.2019 - 03.2021

Education

ADN - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing
Hazard, KY
03-2025

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Hazard Community & Technical College
Hazard, KY
01.2019

High School -

Magoffin County High School
Salyersville, KY
01.2016

Skills

  • Hands-on clinical instruction
  • CPR and BLS certified
  • Suturing wounds
  • Vital signs
  • Surgical counts
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Patient-oriented
  • Infection control
  • Patient positioning understanding
  • Aseptic and sterilization techniques
  • Critical thinking proficiency
  • Pre- and post-surgical counts
  • OSHA regulations
  • General surgery
  • HIPAA proficiency
  • Team management
  • Pre-surgical preparation
  • Basic life support
  • Infection control protocols
  • Leadership qualities
  • Workplace safety
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Transporting patients
  • Safety protocols expertise

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Baptist Health Lexington
03.2024 - 06.2024

Travel Surgical Technologist

Guardian HealthStaff
05.2021 - 12.2023

Surgical Technologist

Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center
08.2019 - 03.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Hazard Community & Technical College

High School -

Magoffin County High School

ADN - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing
Leslee Hopewell