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Toni Coplen

Clayton

Summary

Certified surgical professional prepared to enhance surgical team efficiency and patient safety. Proven ability to assist in complex procedures and maintain sterile environments. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced settings, with expertise in surgical instrumentation and sterile techniques.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist

Health Partner One
08.2020 - 07.2025
  • Played a vital role in establishing GYN and ENT services in a new facility prior to opening and maintaining those services.
  • Assisted in establishing a new Central Sterile Processing Department.
  • Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and sterile supplies for procedures.
  • Maintained a clean and organized surgical environment to ensure safety and efficiency.
  • Documented inventory levels of surgical supplies, contributing to efficient resource management.
  • Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, general, urological, and ENT surgery procedures.
  • Optimized inventory management processes by routinely assessing supplies levels and promptly ordering necessary items for successful surgeries.
  • Lead Tech for GYN and ENT service.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Indian Path Medical Center
12.2008 - 08.2020
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to optimize patient care during surgeries.
  • Operated sterilization equipment, ensuring compliance with health regulations and standards.
  • Core tech for GYN and ENT services

Surgical Technologist

Wake Medical Center
05.2004 - 12.2008

Assisted with ENT, General/Vascular, Opthamolog, Orthopedic surgeries.

Preceptor for new hires and students.

Assisted ENT team leader in maintaining service.

Surgical Technologist

St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
07.2001 - 05.2004

Assisted with ENT, Neuro, General/Vascular, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic surgeries.

Patient care coordinator for Neurosurgical services.

Preceptor for new hires and students.


Surgical Technologist

Iredell Memorial Hospital
08.1999 - 07.2001

Assisted with all types of surgical cases, both outpatient and inpatient.

Assisted in Central Sterile Processing.

Preceptor for new hires and students.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - General Occupational Technology

Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC
08-1999

Skills

  • OB/GYN procedures
  • Orthopedics/MAKO joints
  • General Surgery
  • Urological procedures
  • ENT procedures
  • Basic life support
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Certified surgical technologist (CST)

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist

Health Partner One
08.2020 - 07.2025

Certified Surgical Technologist

Indian Path Medical Center
12.2008 - 08.2020

Surgical Technologist

Wake Medical Center
05.2004 - 12.2008

Surgical Technologist

St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
07.2001 - 05.2004

Surgical Technologist

Iredell Memorial Hospital
08.1999 - 07.2001

Associate of Applied Science - General Occupational Technology

Catawba Valley Community College
Toni Coplen