KRYSTIN NEWSOM
Clarksville
Summary
Detail-oriented Surgical Technologist graduate with 500+ clinical hours and involvement in over 140 surgical cases across general, neuro, vascular, ENT, and ophthalmology specialties. Maintained strict aseptic technique and upheld patient safety, anticipating surgeon needs and facilitating efficient operating room support.
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Work History
Surgical Technologist Student – Clinical Rotation
Tristar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville
02.2026 - 04.2026
- Completed 500+ clinical hours in a high-volume surgical setting
- Assisted with 140 surgical cases across general, neuro, vascular, ENT, and ophthalmology specialties
- Maintained strict aseptic technique and sterile field integrity throughout procedures
- Functioned as scrub role support in general, neuro, vascular, ENT, and ophthalmology surgeries
- Anticipated surgeon needs and efficiently passed instruments, sutures, and supplies
- Participated in sponge, needle, and instrument counts to uphold patient safety standards
- Assisted with patient positioning, prepping, and sterile draping procedures
- Facilitated room turnover and ensured OR readiness between surgical cases
- Specialty Experience: General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Peripheral Vascular Surgery, ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat), Ophthalmology (Eye)
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN05-2026
Skills
- Sterile Technique & Aseptic Practice
- Surgical Instrumentation & Passing
- Operating Room Setup & Turnover
- Sponge, Needle & Instrument Counts
- Patient Positioning & Draping
- Multi-Specialty Surgical Exposure
- Surgeon Anticipation & OR Flow Support
- Strong Communication & Team Collaboration
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Current
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), Exam Scheduled: 05/19/26
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Surgical Technologist Student – Clinical Rotation
Tristar Centennial Medical Center
02.2026 - 04.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Nashville State Community College