Travis Bern
Murfreesboro
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record at Stones River Roofing, adept at budget management and project estimation. Skilled in critical thinking and problem-solving, I successfully coordinated multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards. My experience in surgical technology enhances my ability to manage complex tasks efficiently.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Stones River Roofing
Murfreesboro
07.2025 - 04.2026
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to maintain quality standards across all projects.
Surgical Technologist
HCA Stonecrest Medical Center
Smyrna
04.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted surgical teams in preparing operating rooms and maintaining sterile environments.
- Managed surgical supplies, ensuring availability during procedures and minimizing waste.
- Collaborated with nurses and physicians to support patient care during surgery.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
ENDOSCOPY TECHNICIAN
Vanderbilt University Medical Center/Cross Country Healthcare
Nashville
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted physicians and registered nurses in conduct of endoscopic procedures.
- Operated video cameras, light sources, and other diagnostic equipment used in endoscopy procedures according to established protocols and safety standards.
- Prepared suites and rooms accorded to endoscopic procedure requirements.
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure accurate diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders through endoscopic exams.
- Inspected surgical instruments for proper functioning prior to use on patients.
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST / FIRST ASSIST
St. Thomas Rutherford
Murfreesboro
10.2013 - 09.2023
- Utilized advanced techniques such as hemostasis control and wound closure methods to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.
- Provided support to surgeons by anticipating their needs during surgery and providing them with necessary instruments or supplies promptly.
- Assisted with patient positioning, prepping, draping, and other related tasks in an operating room setting.
- Ensured that sterile technique was followed throughout each procedure to minimize risk of infection or contamination.
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Heritage Medical Center
Shelbyville
06.2012 - 10.2013
- Set up equipment such as lights, suction machines, and electrosurgical units prior to operations.
- Dressed wounds according to established protocols after surgery was complete.
- Provided assistance in the operating room by passing instruments to the surgeon during procedures.
SURGICAL TECH. / STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
St. Thomas Mid-Town (Baptist)
Nashville
02.2011 - 05.2012
- Implemented effective strategies to reduce turnaround times on urgent orders while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
- Efficiently operated various types of sterilizers such as steam autoclaves and ethylene oxide chambers.
- Developed an organized filing system to ensure easy retrieval of documents related to patient care activities.
- Prioritized and assembled standard and complex surgical instrumentation sets for surgical schedule.
Education
Certification in Surgery - Surgical Technologist
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Murfreesboro, TN12-2010
Skills
- Thoracic Surgery
- Bariatric Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- XI Robotic Procedures
- Project management
- Budget management
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Supply chain coordination
- Project estimation and bidding
Certification
- Certification of Surgical Technologist
- DaVinci Robot Certification
Timeline
Project Manager
Stones River Roofing
07.2025 - 04.2026
Surgical Technologist
HCA Stonecrest Medical Center
04.2024 - 07.2025
ENDOSCOPY TECHNICIAN
Vanderbilt University Medical Center/Cross Country Healthcare
11.2023 - 02.2024
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST / FIRST ASSIST
St. Thomas Rutherford
10.2013 - 09.2023
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Heritage Medical Center
06.2012 - 10.2013
SURGICAL TECH. / STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN
St. Thomas Mid-Town (Baptist)
02.2011 - 05.2012
Certification in Surgery - Surgical Technologist
Tennessee College of Applied Technology