Ron Kelly

Licensed Surgical First Assistant with over 35 years of experience across multiple surgical specialties including GYN, General, Orthopedic, ENT, Ophthalmology, Trauma, Podiatry, and Urology. Skilled in patient positioning, sterile technique, hemostasis, suturing, wound closure, and intraoperative support.

Surgical First Assistant at Penrose St. Francis Hospital (2011-05 – Present)

• Assist surgeons in complex procedures across multiple specialties.
• Responsible for patient positioning, draping, hemostasis, visualization, and maintenance of sterile field.
• Perform tissue retraction, clamping, suturing, wound closure, and drainage tube placement.
• Select and apply appropriate wound dressings, supporting optimal post-operative outcomes.

Surgical First Assistant at Memorial Hospital (2009-06 – Present)

• Provide intraoperative support including patient preparation, retraction, and suturing.
• Experienced in GYN, Orthopedic, ENT, Ophthalmology, Trauma, Podiatry, and Urology surgeries.

Surgical Technician / First Assistant at Memorial Hospital Birth Center (1997-09 – 2005)

• Assisted in surgical procedures and ensured operating room readiness.
• Provided retraction, hemostasis, and suturing support under surgeon supervision.

Surgical Technician at Evans Community Hospital (1989 – 1997)

• Supported surgeons in patient preparation, tissue handling, wound closure, and maintenance of sterile environment.

Surgical Technician at Geneva General Hospital (1985 – 1987)

• Assisted in surgical operations, including instrument handling, suturing, and OR setup.

Certificate in Surgical Technician – Denver Comm College (1984)