Laylah Lyons

Recent graduate and Certified Surgical Technologist with experience in over 150 surgical cases spanning eight specialties and 570 clinical hours of hands-on OR training. Skilled in maintaining sterile fields, preparing operating rooms, handling surgical instruments and specimens, performing counts, and assisting surgeons and perioperative teams. Dependable, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure, with a strong desire to contribute to positive surgical outcomes and continue professional growth.

Part-time Associate at Harbor Freight (2026-05 – Present)

• Provided helpful, friendly customer service to a high volume of shoppers, answering product questions and locating merchandise.
• Handled fast-paced sales transactions accurately using the point-of-sale (POS) register system.
• Maintained a clean, safe, and organized sales floor and backroom storage area.
• Managed daily store recovery tasks, including gathering carts and organizing aisles.

Surgical Technology Student – Clinical Experience at St. Bernardine's Medical Center (2026-01 – 2026-09)

• Completed 157 surgical cases and 570 clinical hours in a hospital operating room environment.
• Case exposure across 8 specialties: General Surgery (63), GU (39), Orthopedics (21), Peripheral Vascular (20), OB-GYN (11), Cardiothoracic (1), Diagnostic Endoscopy (1), and Neuro (1).
• Participated in 147 first scrub and 10 second scrub cases.
• Maintained sterile technique and assisted with preparation and maintenance of the sterile field.
• Prepared instruments, supplies, equipment, and operating rooms for surgical procedures.
• Performed and assisted with surgical counts, patient positioning, skin preparation, draping, and specimen handling.
• Adapted to different procedures, surgeons, specialties, and fast paced OR environments while communicating effectively with the surgical team.

General Warehouse Associate at Home Depot (2023-07 – 2026-04)

• Operated forklifts and material-handling equipment while adhering to strict safety protocols in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Maintained accurate inventory organization and efficiently managed merchandise to support operational productivity goals.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, situational awareness, and the ability to work effectively under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Collaborated with team members to ensure workplace safety, efficient workflow, and timely completion of daily tasks.
• Developed strong communication, teamwork, time-management, and problem-solving skills transferable to high-demand healthcare settings.

Overnight Associate at Walmart (2022-09 – 2023-04)

• Collaborated with team members to restock merchandise and maintain store organization in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated reliability, efficiency, and attention to detail while completing tasks within established deadlines.
• Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work area to support smooth daily operations.
• Developed strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills while working overnight shifts.

Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology – Concorde Career College (2025-04 – 2026-09)

High School Diploma – San Gorgonio High School (2021-06)