Tristan Woolston
Surgical Assistant
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Meticulous surgical team member skilled at coordinating supplies and instruments to prepare for procedures and assist staff. Maintain aseptic fields and unobstructed views to help surgeries succeed. Efficiently prioritize tasks and communicate with surgical staff.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Surgical Assistant
Specialty Dental Brands
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2022 - Current
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
- Verified identity of patient or operative site.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to surgeon for further investigation.
- Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
- Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Brand Sales Associate
Old Navy, Gap
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Cleaned and maintained fitting rooms regularly.
- Collected discarded merchandise, sorted and returned to display racks.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Educated and trained new staff, developing their skills to be successful in fitting rooms.
Surgical Assistant
Dr. Kenneth J Baldwin
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
- Verified identity of patient or operative site.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to surgeon for further investigation.
- Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
- Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Restaurant Busser/Host
Beaumont Bakery And Cafe
Millcreek, UT
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Trained new employees to perform duties by showing how to bus tables, put food orders in, and the proper cleaning procedures when the restaurant closes.
- Backed up cashier staff to process customer orders and payments.
- Supported serving staff in delivering accurate and well-presented food orders.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Cleared tables to maintain a high turnover rate and minimize wait times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Software And Game Development
Neumont College of Computer Science
Salt Lake City, UT 09.2023 - Current
No Degree - Entertainment Arts And Engineering
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2001 -
No Degree - Biomedical Engineering
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Skyline High School
Salt Lake City, UT 08.2017 - 06.2021
Skills
Critical Thinking
Setting up and operating equipment
Safe sharps disposal
Passing surgical instruments
Planning and Coordination
Multitasking Abilities
Attention to Detail
Discord Software Proficiency
Flexible and Adaptable
Pre-surgical preparation
Interpersonal Communication
Leadership
Team Collaboration
Public Speaking
Organization Skill
Certification
Life Scout
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Software And Game Development
Neumont College of Computer Science
09.2023 - Current
IV Certification
08-2023
CERP
07-2023
Surgical Assistant
Specialty Dental Brands
05.2022 - Current
Brand Sales Associate
Old Navy, Gap
04.2022 - 09.2022
AP Scholar
09-2020
Surgical Assistant
Dr. Kenneth J Baldwin
08.2020 - 05.2022
Restaurant Busser/Host
Beaumont Bakery And Cafe
08.2019 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Skyline High School
08.2017 - 06.2021
Life Scout
06-2017
No Degree - Entertainment Arts And Engineering
University of Utah
05.2001 -
No Degree - Biomedical Engineering
University of Utah
05.2001 -