Nathan Burke
Dayton,OH
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Summary
Dynamic Certified Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at AMN Healthcare, excelling in sterile technique mastery and infection control practices. Proven ability to anticipate surgeons' needs, enhancing patient safety and reducing surgery times. Recognized for professionalism and ethics, contributing to efficient surgical environments and successful outcomes in high-pressure situations.
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare/ Werner Medical Center/ Traveller
Columbus, OH
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted in maintaining sterile environments during surgical procedures.
- Supported surgical teams by preparing instruments and equipment for use.
- Learned protocols for handling, cleaning, and sterilizing surgical tools.
- Participated in inventory management of surgical supplies and equipment.
Certified Surgical Technologist
AMN/ Ohio State Outpatient Care Dublin/ Traveller
Dublin, OH
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Observed and followed established safety guidelines during surgeries.
- Engaged in continuous learning of surgical techniques and technologies.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Trustaff/ Knox Community Hospital/ Traveller
Mount Vernon, OH
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Trustaff/ Christ Hospital/ Traveller
Cincinnati, OH
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
Certified Surgical Technologist
AMN Healthcare/ Wexner Medical Center/ Traveller
Columbus, OH
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological,
- Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Expanded knowledge of surgical procedures through continuous professional development, staying current with industry advancements.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Miami Valley Hospital South
Centerville, OH
02.2011 - 08.2022
- Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
Infantry Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
Twentynine Palms, CA / Kings Bay, GA
03.1992 - 03.1997
- Led team in tactical operations, ensuring mission success through strategic planning and execution.
- Trained and mentored junior soldiers, enhancing team performance and operational readiness.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for improved efficiency in field operations.
- Coordinated logistics and resource allocation to optimize mission support and execution timelines.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
National College
Kettering, OH06-2007
Skills
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Professionalism and ethics
- Surgical equipment operation
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Sterile technique mastery
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Patient confidentiality
- OB/GYN procedures
- Workplace safety
- Safety protocols expertise
- HIPAA proficiency
- Infection control practices
- Surgical counts
- Passing surgical tools
- Safely disposing of needles
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Surgical instrumentation
- Preparing for surgeries
- Basic life support
- Surgical assistance
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare/ Werner Medical Center/ Traveller
01.2025 - 09.2025
Certified Surgical Technologist
AMN/ Ohio State Outpatient Care Dublin/ Traveller
04.2024 - 12.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
Trustaff/ Knox Community Hospital/ Traveller
09.2023 - 03.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
Trustaff/ Christ Hospital/ Traveller
04.2023 - 09.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
AMN Healthcare/ Wexner Medical Center/ Traveller
08.2022 - 04.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Miami Valley Hospital South
02.2011 - 08.2022
Infantry Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
03.1992 - 03.1997
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
National College