Megan Armstrong
Bellaire,OH
Summary
Surgical professional with 5 years' experience in preparing, maintaining and anticipating instrument and procedure needs. Proven leader focused on developing highly collaborative surgical support teams. New to the surgical assisting, but trained and did all of my hours at Reynolds for my surgical assisting degree. Very easy going, eager to learn and willing to be the best that I can be at my job.
Reliable Certified Surgical Technologist with notable experience in fast-paced surgical environments. Proficient in providing surgical assistance, managing sterilization procedures, and maintaining patient safety standards. Strengths include knowledge of surgical instruments, observational skills, and ability to work efficiently under pressure. Committed to improving operating room efficiency and patient outcomes through diligent teamwork.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Glendale, West Virginia
11.2020 - Current
- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and equipment for procedures.
- Maintained sterile conditions in the operating room throughout surgeries.
- Collaborated with surgeons and nurses to ensure effective teamwork during operations.
- Educated new staff on sterilization techniques and operating room protocols.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
Nursing Assistant
Wheeling hospital
Wheeling, West Virginia
01.2017 - 10.2020
- Assisted nurses with patient care and daily living activities.
- Monitored and documented vital signs for assigned patients.
- Communicated effectively with patients to gather medical history.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure coordinated care delivery.
- Assisted in mobility and transportation of patients within facility.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
Education
Csfa - First Assist
MERIDIAN INSTITUTE OF SURGICAL ASSISTING
10.2024 - 09.2025
Associate of Science - Surgical Technologist
West Virginia Northern Community’s College
Wheeling, WV 09.2018 - 05.2020
Shadyside High School
Shadyside, OHSkills
- Surgical instrumentation
- Aseptic technique
- Team collaboration
- Patient care support
- Infection control procedures
- Operating room protocols
- Patient management
- Exceptional organization
- Proactive problem-solving
- Strong multitasking
- Time management mastery
- Tissue handling techniques
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Wound dressing
- Suturing
- Bandage application
- Proper positioning
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Medication administration
- Wound closure techniques
- Anatomy and physiology
- Critical thinking
- Surgical Anatomy Knowledge
- Surgical Procedures Assistance
Timeline
Csfa - First Assist
MERIDIAN INSTITUTE OF SURGICAL ASSISTING
10.2024 - 09.2025
Certified Surgical Technologist
WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital
11.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Surgical Technologist
West Virginia Northern Community’s College
09.2018 - 05.2020
Nursing Assistant
Wheeling hospital
01.2017 - 10.2020
Shadyside High School