Sumer Palmer
Malvern,AR
Summary
Driven and committed Surgical Technician with experience as an OB Scrub Tech and Surgical Tech. Quick learner with a passion for patient care and teamwork. Adept in handling instruments, supplies, and equipment for both invasive and non-invasive procedures. Proven ability to maintain the highest standard of sterile technique in operating room activities. Dedicated to providing compassionate care and supporting surgical teams with precision and efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technician
National Park Medical Center
Hot Springs, AR
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted in prepping and draping surgical sites.
- Maintained accurate records of surgical instrument counts before and after each procedure.
- Provided support to surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and other materials.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry-heat ovens, and related equipment.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic techniques.
- Transitioned from surgical tech to sterile processing to meet department needs.
OB Scrub Technician LND
CHI St. Vincent
Hot Springs, AR
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted surgeons with all scheduled C-sections, emergent STAT Cesarean Sections, and gynecological surgeries.
- Functioned as a Patient Care Tech when not scrubbing.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, patient admissions, and charting.
- Restocked Labor and Delivery rooms, managed specimens, and prepared for upcoming patients.
- Assisted with post-operative care, including wound dressing and perineal care.
- Collected specimens following protocol and managed room triage.
Patient Care Technician
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary Hospital & Hot Springs
Little Rock, AR
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Measured vital signs and maintained accurate electronic charting.
- Assisted patients with basic needs and supported nurses in patient education.
- Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations.
- Provided non-medical care, including linens, meal assistance, and companionship.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to the nursing staff.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments.
Education
CST - Surgical Technology
Gateway Allied Health
Hot Springs, ARundefined
R&L Healthcare Training School
Little Rock, AR05.2021
High School - undefined
Cabot High School
Cabot, AR05.2017
Skills
- Technical Skills: Surgical Instrumentation, Sterile Processing, Epic, Phlebotomy, Triage, Venipuncture
- Patient Care Skills: Vital Signs Monitoring, Patient Admission, Post-Operative Care, Safety Rounds
- Soft Skills: Enthusiastic, Calm Under Pressure, Compassionate, Service-Oriented, Self-Starter, Detail-Oriented
- Teamwork and Coordination: Team Player, Good Hand-Eye Coordination, Multitasking Ability
- Certifications: CDC Certification, AR Mandated Reporter Certification, BLS CPR Certified
- Additional Skills: Instrument Tray Assembly, Equipment Sterilization (Steam Sterilizers, Washer-Disinfectors), Specimen Collection, Accurate Record Maintenance
Certification
- BLS CPR Certified
- CDC Certification
- AR Mandated Reporter Certification
Timeline
Surgical Technician
National Park Medical Center
08.2023 - 06.2024
OB Scrub Technician LND
CHI St. Vincent
05.2022 - 11.2022
Patient Care Technician
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary Hospital & Hot Springs
10.2020 - 05.2022
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R&L Healthcare Training School
High School - undefined
Cabot High School
CST - Surgical Technology
Gateway Allied Health