Taylor Thurston
Sherman,TX
Summary
Versatile and motivated certified surgical technologist with a strong surgical conscience and valuable experience in several surgical specialties, particularly orthopedics. Proficient in handling and passing instrumentation, maintaining the sterility of the surgical field, aiding with exposure and hemostasis, and the safe collection of surgical specimens. Flexible, adaptable, and committed to improving and maintaining strong team dynamics, as well as providing a unifying presence in the work environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Texoma Medical Center
Sherman, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Orthopedic procedures including THA, TKA, ORIF cases involving plates and screws as well as nail insertions (ankle, wrist, patella, clavicle, tibia, fibula, femur), bunionectomies, tendon repairs, and amputations
- General procedures, including cholecystectomies, hernia repairs, appendectomies, mass excisions, exploratory laparotomies, arteriovenous creation, and port placements.
- Neurology procedures, including craniotomy, ACDF, laminectomies, and kyphoplasty.
- Cystoscopy procedures, including TURP, TURB, stent insertions and removals, and cystolitholapaxy.
- ENT procedures, including thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy, and Inspire.
Clinical Intern
Wise Parkway Surgical
Forth Worth, TX
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted with creation and maintenance of sterile field
- passed instruments and handled supplies perioperatively
- retrieved and secured specimens
- upheld high standard of aseptic and sterile technique
Medical Scribe
Deepscribe
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Documented patient-provider interactions, including chief complaints, patient history, ROS, physical examination, imaging results, and treatment plans.
- Exhibited knowledge of medical terminology, anatomical and physiological concepts, as well as be familiar with navigating EHR including ICD-10 diagnostic system
- Accustomed to faster pace work environments; was often required to accurately document up to 20 visits during a single shift
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of North Texas
Denton, TX06-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX08-2023
Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Creating positive relationships amongst team members
- Maintaining healthy and collaborative work environment
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Proficient in Aseptic and Sterile Technique
- Surgical equipment handling
- Creation and Maintenance of Sterile Field
- Patient Positioning
- Anatomical knowledge applicable to aiding in surgical procedures
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist [8/2/2023]
- American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Texoma Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Intern
Wise Parkway Surgical
10.2022 - 12.2022
Medical Scribe
Deepscribe
09.2020 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of North Texas
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
North Central Texas College
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