Morgan Latta
Stilwell
Summary
Experienced Certied Surgical Technologist - First Assist who is mission-oriented and committed to sustaining highest quality standards to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Northwest Health Systems Bentonville
Bentonville
02.2026 - Current
CERTIFIED SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT
Northeastern Health System
Tahlequah
09.2022 - 01.2026
- Gathered, arranged and assembled instruments and supplies.
- Covered patients with surgical drapes to create and maintain sterile operative field.
- Controlled bleeding during surgical entry using hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, or electrocautery equipment.
- Monitored and maintained aseptic technique throughout procedures.
- Closed skin, facia, or subcutaneous wound layers.
- Positioned patients using body stabilizing equipment or protective padding to provide appropriate exposure and protect against nerve damage or circulation impairment.
- Maintained unobstructed operative field, using surgical retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment.
- Assisted surgeons during complex surgical procedures in a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Willow Creek Women's Hospital
Johnson
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies and arranging instruments according to physician preferences.
- Prepared patients for surgery, including positioning patients on operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
Education
GENERAL EDUCATION -
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK, USDIPLOMA OF COMPLETION - Surgical Technology
W.W. Cherokee Nation Surgical Technology Program
Tahlequah, OK, USDIPLOMA OF COMPLETION - Surgical Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TENNESSEE, USSkills
- Passing surgical instruments
- Wound Dressing
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Neurological Surgery
- OB/GYN Procedures
- Plastic Surgery
- Surgical Team Assistance
- Total Joint Replacements
- Wound Suturing
- Cardiovascular surgery
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist
- Certified Surgical First Assist
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Northwest Health Systems Bentonville
02.2026 - Current
CERTIFIED SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT
Northeastern Health System
09.2022 - 01.2026
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Willow Creek Women's Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2022
GENERAL EDUCATION -
Northeastern State University
DIPLOMA OF COMPLETION - Surgical Technology
W.W. Cherokee Nation Surgical Technology Program
DIPLOMA OF COMPLETION - Surgical Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting