TINA BROWN
CST
MOUNT DORA,FL
Summary
Results-driven Surgical Technologist skilled in collaboration and effective communication within the operating room. Strong track record in maintaining sterile fields, anticipating surgeon needs, and ensuring patient safety throughout surgical procedures.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
CST
AdventHealth
Orlando, Florida
03.2025 - Current
- Maintained sterile environment by following infection control protocols during surgeries.
- Collaborated with nurses to anticipate surgeon needs throughout procedures.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during surgical interventions.
- Trained new staff on proper techniques and safety procedures in the operating room.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
CST
FlexCare Medical Staffing
Charlotte, North Carolina
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Maintained sterile environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
- Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Crosscountrytravcorps
Boca Raton, Florida
05.2019 - 07.2024
- Assisted surgical team by preparing instruments and equipment for procedures.
- Maintained sterile environment by following infection control protocols during surgeries.
- Organized surgical supplies to ensure quick access during operations.
- Collaborated with nurses to anticipate surgeon needs throughout procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized surgical instruments post-procedure according to hospital standards.
- Trained new staff on proper techniques and safety procedures in the operating room.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Science
Virginia College
Birmingham, AL10-2014
Skills
- Sterile techniques
- Surgical instrument handling
- Aseptic protocols
- Patient identification verification
- Equipment sterilization
- Operating room management
Certification
NBSTA #171285
Timeline
CST
AdventHealth
03.2025 - Current
CST
FlexCare Medical Staffing
07.2024 - 03.2025
Surgical Technologist
Crosscountrytravcorps
05.2019 - 07.2024
Associate of Science - Surgical Science
Virginia College