Kiara Lang-Brooks
Gulfport
Summary
I am a dedicated and detail-oriented Surgical Technology graduate with extensive clinical experience and successful completion of over 120 required surgical cases. Expected graduation date of on July 22, 2026, from the Surgical Technology Program at Pearl River Community College. I am Seeking a Surgical Technologist position where I can utilize my strong sterile technique, surgical conscience, surgical instrumentation, procedure knowledge, patient advocacy, and commitment to providing safe, efficient surgical care while preparing to sit for the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA-CST) examination. Looking to transition into new field, Capable of adapting skills to ensure excellence in various professional roles.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Experience
Hattiesburg, MS
01.2025 - 07.2026
- Completed over 120+ Surgical Cases meeting graduation requirements and eligibility for the CST examination.
- Supported surgical teams across multiple specialties such as: General Surgery, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, Neuro, Plastics/Reconstructive, GU, Cardiovascular/Thoracic, ENT, Ophthalmology, and Peripheral Vascular procedures, gaining valuable experience with different techniques and tools for each.
- Engaged in continuous learning through hands-on experiences in diverse clinical settingss throughout each specialty.
- Maintains strict sterile technique and aseptic practices throughout surgical procedures to promote patient safety and reduce infection risk.
- Prepared operating rooms by organizing surgical instruments, supplies, implants, and specialized equipment prior to procedures.
- Performed accurate surgical counts of instruments, sponges, needles, and sharps with circulating nurses according to facility protocols.
- Assisted with patient positioning, preparation, and sterile draping while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Anticipates surgeon needs during procedures by efficiently passing instruments, sutures, and supplies throughout the operative case.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of surgical conscience, surgical instrumentation, anatomy, medical terminology, sterile field maintenance, procedure steps and operating room workflow.
- Upheld strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of post-surgical complications for patients.
- Facilitates seamless transition between surgeries with swift turnover of operating rooms.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
Education
Associate of Arts in Science - Surgical Technology
Pearl River Community College
Hattiesburg, Mississippi07-2026
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Operating room etiquette
- Continuous learning attitude
- Sterile technique mastery
- Medical terminology
- Surgical instrumentation
- Anatomy and physiology
- Flexible and adaptable
Affiliations
- Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)
- National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Eligible to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Examination through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) upon graduation (July 2026)
Resume Summary for Applications
Surgical Technology graduate with over 120 completed surgical cases, extensive hands-on operating room experience, and a strong foundation in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, patient safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for attention to detail, professionalism, adaptability, and commitment to delivering exceptional perioperative patient care. Eligible to sit for the CST examination upon graduation in July 2026.
Timeline
Clinical Experience
01.2025 - 07.2026
Associate of Arts in Science - Surgical Technology
Pearl River Community College