Thomas Murray
Bishopville,MD
Summary
Versatile OR professional with a strong foundation across a wide range of surgical specialties, while maintaining focused expertise in plastic and reconstructive surgery, general breast surgery, microvascular surgery, plastic and ortho hand surgery, craniomaxillofacial surgery, head and neck surgery, and pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery. I am willing to learn, take direction, and further excel in the operating room as I gain experience and continue to expand my clinical repertoire.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist II
Beebe Hospital
Lewes & Rehoboth, Delaware
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted surgeons across multiple specialties during scheduled operating hours and on-call shifts, ensuring optimal patient care and surgical efficiency
- Collaborated on the development and ongoing maintenance of surgical preference cards for plastic and breast surgery, improving procedural workflow and reducing setup errors
- Ensured surgical accuracy by verifying implants, specialty equipment, and case carts according to procedural requirements and surgeon preference
- Educated staff members on proper use and setup of specialized plastic surgery equipment, promoting team competency and efficiency
- Advised plastic and breast surgeons on optimal instrument, suture and equipment selection, and provided informed input from previous clinical experience on surgical approaches to reduce OR times and enhance patient outcomes
Certified Surgical Technologist II
Duke University Hospital
Durham, North Carolina
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted attending physicians and residents in performing various plastic surgery procedures, including DIEP flaps for breast reconstruction, general breast, craniomaxillofacial, otolaryngology, orthopedic and plastic hand, pediatric plastics, and a variety of other plastic reconstructive procedures
- Worked cohesively with a specialized surgical team of various modalities made up of attending physicians, residents, nurses, students, and other surgical technologists to provide superior care to various patient populations
Insurance Agent
Cathell Insurance
West Ocean City, Maryland
12.2013 - 07.2022
- Assisted new clients in obtaining property and casualty insurance
- Analyzed market trends to identify customer needs, volume potential, price schedules and discount rates
- Generated new business clientele via telephone, networking and other lead sources
Personal Lines Underwriter
Surplus and Excess Limited
Smyrna, Delaware
07.2013 - 12.2013
- Acted as a personal lines underwriter specializing in processing new insurance policies and renewals
- Studied and maintained up to date knowledge of underwriting guidelines
- Initiated appropriate action to use, cancel, non-renew or modify policies consistent with statutory requirements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Wilmington University
New Castle06-2028
Associates - Surgical Technology
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, Maryland05.2022
Associate’s - general education
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, Maryland05.2017
York College
York, Pennsylvania05.2011
Skills
Proper aseptic technique
OR setup and breakdown
Specimen & Medication handling and labeling
Wound dressing
Surgical preference card management
Specialty equipment setup and use
Knowledge of various surgical procedures
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist; Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, Maryland
- Obtained: June 2022
- Certified Nursing Assistant; Wor-Wic Community College, Salisbury, Maryland
- Obtained: February 2020
- Basic Life Support: American Heart Association
Training & Clinical Practice
- Beebe Hospital- Clinical Practice: December 2023-Present; Lewes & Rehoboth, Delaware
- Duke University Hospital- Clinical Practice: July 2022-December 2023; Durham, North Carolina
- Atlantic General Hospital- Clinical Education: September 2021-December 2022; Berlin, Maryland
- Peninsula Plastic Surgery- Clinical Education: January 2022-March 2022; Salisbury, Maryland
- Riverside Shore Memorial- Clinical Education: March 2022-June 2022; Onancock, Virginia
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist II
Beebe Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist II
Duke University Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2023
Insurance Agent
Cathell Insurance
12.2013 - 07.2022
Personal Lines Underwriter
Surplus and Excess Limited
07.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Wilmington University
Associates - Surgical Technology
Chesapeake College
Associate’s - general education
Wor-Wic Community College
York College
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