WENDY HARRIS
Scotch Plains,NJ
Summary
Senior Certified Surgical Technologist with 13+ years of experience, including more than a decade supporting hospital Labor & Delivery operating rooms. Skilled in routine and emergency OB/GYN procedures, including Cesarean sections, emergency hysterectomies, tubal ligations, and D&C procedures. Consistently supports safe, efficient surgical care through expert sterile technique, accurate counts, strong instrumentation knowledge, and proactive anticipation of surgeon and team needs. Recognized for maintaining operating room readiness, supporting rapid response during urgent procedures, and collaborating effectively with physicians, nurses, anesthesia personnel, and multidisciplinary teams. Adds 22 years of U.S. Navy leadership experience in training, mentoring, accountability, budget oversight, and performance under pressure, including responsibility for maintaining and managing budgets exceeding $1 million.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Quartermaster First Class (QM1) | 22 Years Active-Duty Service
UNITED STATES NAVY
- Completed 22 years of active-duty U.S. Navy service, demonstrating commitment, discipline, accountability, and adaptability.
- Served in leadership roles with responsibility for mentoring and developing junior personnel.
- Participated in recruit training and leadership development, providing instruction, coaching, guidance, and performance feedback.
- Managed and maintained budgets exceeding $1 million, supporting responsible resource allocation, financial accountability, operational readiness, and mission requirements.
- Monitored expenditures, prioritized resources, and maintained accurate accountability for personnel, equipment, supplies, and operational needs.
- Trained personnel to follow established procedures, maintain high standards, and perform effectively in demanding environments.
- Developed strong leadership, communication, teamwork, organization, budget-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Maintained accountability and attention to detail while working within structured, mission-focused teams.
- Remained composed, organized, and focused while managing responsibilities under pressure.
Surgical Technologist, Labor & Delivery – Per Diem
NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER – RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
Newark, NJ
05.2015 - Current
- Provide experienced surgical technology support in a hospital Labor & Delivery operating room for scheduled and emergency obstetric and gynecologic procedures.
- Scrub for Cesarean sections, tubal ligations, D&C procedures, and emergency hysterectomies.
- Prepare instruments, supplies, equipment, sterile fields, and operating room tables for scheduled and urgent procedures.
- Anticipate surgeon and surgical team needs throughout procedures to promote safe and efficient patient care.
- Maintain strict sterile technique and surgical asepsis during all procedures.
- Perform accurate sponge, sharp, and instrument counts in accordance with established patient-safety practices.
- Verify that instruments and equipment are properly prepared, functional, and available before procedures.
- Support efficient room turnover through cleaning, restocking, equipment preparation, and room readiness.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, anesthesia personnel, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Provide professional and compassionate communication while supporting patient safety, comfort, privacy, and dignity.
- Respond promptly and calmly during urgent procedures and changing clinical situations.
Certified Surgical Technologist – Traveler
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS SURGERY CENTER
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Provided CST support in an ambulatory surgical environment for reproductive, fertility, and gynecologic procedures.
- Established and maintained sterile fields for oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer, D&C, cyst aspiration, culdocentesis, and testicular biopsy procedures.
- Assisted with patient positioning, preparation, draping, instrumentation, and surgical equipment.
- Anticipated surgeon and surgical team needs to support safe and efficient procedures.
- Identified breaks in sterile technique and followed appropriate corrective procedures.
- Assisted with training and onboarding new staff and served as a resource to team members.
- Performed appropriate specimen handling, labeling, documentation, and transport.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for cleaning, disinfection, and terminal sterilization.
- Maintained operating rooms and equipment between cases to support patient flow.
- Assisted with ordering, stocking, and replenishing surgical and recovery-area supplies.
- Promoted patient safety, infection prevention, and quality standards.
Surgical Technologist / Materials Management
GREGORI SURGERY CENTER
West Orange, NJ
11.2013 - 06.2021
- Provided surgical technology support for gynecologic, laparoscopic, hysteroscopic, and fertility procedures.
- Prepared operating rooms, instruments, equipment, supplies, and sterile fields for surgical procedures.
- Assisted with oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer, D&C, cyst aspiration, and testicular biopsy procedures.
- Anticipated surgeon and surgical team needs while maintaining safe and efficient surgical environments.
- Managed surgical inventory and coordinated supply requirements to maintain operating room readiness.
- Served as a focal point for identifying and resolving equipment and material issues, including repair coordination.
- Selected and prepared cases for the following day using physician preference cards.
- Ordered pharmaceuticals and monitored inventory levels.
- Monitored supplies for expiration dates and ensured operating rooms remained properly stocked.
- Managed and monitored departmental budgets to support responsible purchasing, supply availability, and operational readiness.
- Tracked expenditures, prioritized supply needs, and maintained accountability for surgical materials and equipment.
- Coordinated budget-conscious resource allocation while supporting uninterrupted surgical operations.
- Checked surgical instruments and equipment for proper function and safety.
- Prepared ultrasound probes for disinfection using the Trophon system.
- Collaborated with nursing, surgical, and administrative staff to maintain efficient daily operations.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - undefined
UNION COLLEGE OF UNION COUNTY
Cranford, NJPharmacy Technology
Sanford-Brown
Iselin, NJ11.2013
Certificate - Surgical Technology
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
Brooklyn, NY02.2013
Skills
- Surgical & Clinical: Labor & Delivery
- OB/GYN
- Cesarean Sections
- Emergency Hysterectomy
- Tubal Ligation
- D&C Procedures
- Gynecologic Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Hysteroscopic Procedures
- Fertility Procedures
- Oocyte Retrieval
- Embryo Transfer
- Cyst Aspiration
- Culdocentesis
- Testicular Biopsy
- Operating Room: Sterile Technique
- Aseptic Technique
- Surgical Instrumentation
- Surgical Counts
- Draping & Positioning
- OR Setup & Turnover
- Specimen Handling
- Infection Prevention
- Patient Safety
- Equipment Preparation
- Surgical Supply Management
- Leadership & Operations: Staff Training
- Mentoring
- Team Leadership
- Materials Management
- Inventory Control
- Equipment Coordination
- Budget Management
- Preference Cards
- Quality & Safety
- Patient Communication
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Surgical Team Collaboration
- Sterile Technique
- Emergency Procedure Support
- Leadership
- Staff Development
- Operating Room Efficiency
- Equipment Readiness
- Resource Allocation
- Patient-Centered Care
Personal Information
Title: SENIOR CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST | 13+ YEARS EXPERIENCE | U.S. NAVY VETERAN
Certification
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), Certification valid through 5/2027
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider’s
NJ Consumer Affairs Registered Pharmacy Technician
Exp 9/2028
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist – Traveler
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS SURGERY CENTER
01.2023 - 04.2023
Surgical Technologist, Labor & Delivery – Per Diem
NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER – RWJBARNABAS HEALTH
05.2015 - Current
Surgical Technologist / Materials Management
GREGORI SURGERY CENTER
11.2013 - 06.2021
Certificate - Surgical Technology
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
Associate in Science (A.S.) - undefined
UNION COLLEGE OF UNION COUNTY
Quartermaster First Class (QM1) | 22 Years Active-Duty Service
UNITED STATES NAVY
Pharmacy Technology
Sanford-Brown