Tamara Price-Ferrell
Saint Charles,United States
Summary
Compassionate and motivated New Graduate Registered Nurse with seven years of healthcare experience as an Orthopedic Surgical Technologist in the United States Air Force. Experienced in high-acuity patient care, sterile technique, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient safety. Completed diverse clinical experiences including Step-Down ICU preceptorship, ICU, Medical-Surgical, Oncology, Labor & Delivery, Pediatrics, Mental Health, and Rehabilitation. Expected Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduation September 2026.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthopedic Surgical Technologist
United States Air Force
07.2019 - 07.2023
- Prepared operating rooms and surgical equipment.
- Assisted during surgical procedures using aseptic technique.
- Supported patient positioning, specimen handling, and surgical counts.
Surgical Technologist
United States Air Force
10.2016 - 06.2019
- Prepared operating rooms and surgical equipment.
- Assisted during surgical procedures using aseptic technique.
- Supported patient positioning, specimen handling, and surgical counts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
09.2026
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Prioritization
- Sterile Technique
- Infection Prevention
- EMR Documentation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Time Management
- Communication
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – NBSTSA
- Registered Nurse License – Pending NCLEX
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Step-Down ICU Preceptorship-Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, MO
- ICU Clinical Rotation-Methodist Hospital Atascosa, Jourdanton, TX
- Medical-Surgical, Oncology & Labor & Delivery Clinical Rotations-Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, San Antonio, TX
- Pediatric Clinical Rotation-CHRISTUS Children's Hospital, San Antonio, TX
- Mental Health Clinical Rotation-Laurel Ridge Treatment Center, San Antonio, TX
- Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Clinical Rotation-Legend Oaks Healthcare & Rehabilitation, San Antonio, TX
Timeline
Orthopedic Surgical Technologist
United States Air Force
07.2019 - 07.2023
Surgical Technologist
United States Air Force
10.2016 - 06.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University