Kristen Edmondson

Dynamic professional and Surgical Technologist adept in maintaining a sterile field throughout surgical procedures. Detail-oriented expert, skilled at applying evidence-based guidelines and progressive clinical skills to provide holistic care that encourages achievement and maintenance of peak health and quality of life. Commended for commitment to values of collaborative care, service excellence, and patient satisfaction.

Adaptable to emerging technologies and industry software, equipment, and best practices.

Qualifications Summary Completed experiential hours including 387 hours spent in clinical rotation at Piedmont Newnan Hospital and Higgin Hospital as well as 141 clinical hours spread cross various departments including General, OB/GYN, Urology, Ortho, ENT, ENDO, Neuro, Plastic, and Vascular. Value-added skill in pre-operative preparation that includes sterilizing surgery rooms and supplies, gathering necessary equipment/surgical instruments while accurately organizing counts. Practiced in intra-operative procedures including draping, aiding surgeons during surgery (providing correct medications while anticipating next instrument needed), assisting with retracting tissues of patient, application of sterile dressings, and concluding an accurate closing count for surgical instruments and other sterile supplies.

Skill in post-operative procedures including breaking down the sterile field, disposing of all "sharps" and recyclable supplies, and correctly organizing instruments to be sterilized and turn over room.

Surgical Technologist (Travel) at Northside Hospital (2025-09 – Present)

• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, laparoscopic cases, robotics (gyn, colorectal, urology, and general), ortho, neuro, urology, and gyn procedures.

Surgical Technologist (Travel) at Northside Hospital (2024-11 – 2025-08)

• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, laparoscopic cases, robotics (gyn, colorectal, urology, and general), and urology procedures.

Surgical Technologist (Travel) at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial (2023-10 – 2024-06)

• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, laparoscopic, and urology procedures.

Surgical Technologist (Travel) at Halifax Health Medical Center (2023-02 – 2023-08)

• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, neurological, plastic surgery, while mainly focusing on ortho trauma and total knee procedures.

Surgical Technologist (Travel) at Mountain View (2022-11 – 2023-02)

• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, robotic gynecological, orthopedic, and small ENT procedures.

Surgical Technologist at Atlanta Medical Center (2022-01 – 2022-11)

• Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
• Maintained high infection control standards.
• Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.

Surgical Technologist at Urology of Great Atlanta (2021-01 – 2021-12)

• Support Surgeons throughout pre-/intra-/post-operative procedures to assist doctors/surgical team during surgeries/medical procedures
• Organize operating rooms and prepare sterile solutions, medications, and equipment utilized during procedures
• Assist surgical teams by sterilizing equipment and maintaining a sterile environment to prevent patient infection
• Foster patient relations while readying patients for surgery; sterilizing and disinfecting incision sites as well as ensuring no foreign objects are retained in patients by accurately counting supplies
• Handle specimens for laboratory analysis and apply bandages/dressing to incision site post operation
• Furthered expertise in sterile processing and in supporting Surgeon and surgical teams by cleaning and sterilizing surgical/medical devices/equipment used during medical procedures.

Server at Twisted Taco (2017-01 – 2023)

• Deliver memorable and inviting guest experiences while ensuring customer satisfaction
• Welcome guests, promote high value/new menu items, and arrange maintenance and sanitation of service areas
• Facilitate onboarding and development of new hires to ensure quality across customer service areas
• Assist as front-line staff, recognizing and assertively assisting with difficult individuals
• Organize, restock, and arrange merchandise to drive product sales while assisting with food preparation and serving patrons
• Maintain contact with kitchen staff, management, wait staff, and customers to ensure that dining details are accurate
• Recognized by senior management for exemplary customer service in fast-paced, food service environment; ensured timely delivery and preparation of meals while adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Surgical Technology – West Georgia Technical College