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Luke Nuchols

Knoxville,Tennessee

Summary

Skilled [Job Title] offering more than 10 years of experience and well versed in [Type] surgical procedures. Adept at orienting and training technical staff and implementing policies to streamline workflow. Excited to bring expertise to growing organization offering room for advancement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.

Certified Surgical Technologist

North Knoxville Medical Center
01.2019 - 08.2023
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
  • Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, UofL
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital
11.2022 - 02.2023
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Physicians Regional Medical Center
04.2018 - 12.2018
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Blount Memorial Hospital
09.2014 - 04.2018
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
  • Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.

Education

Certificate - Surgical Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
08-2014

High School Diploma -

Seymour High School
Seymour, TN
05-2011

Skills

  • Surgical Instrument Knowledge

  • Pre- and post-surgical counts

  • Safe sharps disposal

  • Professionalism and Ethics

  • Surgical equipment operation

  • Sterile technique mastery

  • Setting up and operating equipment

  • Patient positioning expertise

  • Patient confidentiality

    • Passing surgical tools

    Critical Thinking

    Surgical Technologist (CST)

    Arthroscopic joint surgery

Certification

  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - Current

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, UofL
02.2023 - 05.2023

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital
11.2022 - 02.2023

Certified Surgical Technologist

North Knoxville Medical Center
01.2019 - 08.2023

Certified Surgical Technologist

Physicians Regional Medical Center
04.2018 - 12.2018

Certified Surgical Technologist

Blount Memorial Hospital
09.2014 - 04.2018
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.

Certificate - Surgical Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Knoxville

High School Diploma -

Seymour High School

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