Trevor Florence
Byram
Summary
Dedicated surgical professional with a strong desire for professional growth and commitment to seamless teamwork in the operating room. Skilled in handling complex procedures, traumas, and high-pressure situations with extensive experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist. Proficient in patient positioning, prepping, draping, exposure assistance, hemostasis, anatomical structure identification, and closure techniques. Recognized for reliability, resourcefulness, and adaptability in fast-paced surgical environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist Student
Forest General Hospital, Merit Health Westly, Orthopedic Institute
06.2020 - 12.2020
- At these facilities, I was able to apply what I learned in the classroom to the OR.
- Under the supervision of a Preceptor, I functioned as a surgical technologist in the General, Cardiovascular/Thoracic, ENT, Urology, Oral/Maxillofacial, Orthopedic, Peripheral Vascular, Neuro, OB/GYN, and Plastic/Reconstructive specialties.
- By the end of my Clinical Rotations, I scrubbed in 135 individual surgeries in the 1st and 2nd scrub role.
Certified Surgical Technologist
University Of Mississippi Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
- I've been employed at UMMC on the weekend shift for 4 years now.
- While there, I have gained experience in numerous specialties in several unique situations, especially traumas.
- My shift mostly consists of Orthopedic, Neuro, and General trauma.
Certified Surgical First Assistant Student
Merit Health Madison (Now UMMC Madison as of May 2025)
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Here, I was able to apply the knowledge and skills I learned in the classroom and at Meridian's live-tissue lab to the OR.
- Under the supervision of a Preceptor, I functioned as the surgical assistant providing and assisting in patient positioning and prepping, exposure, hemostasis, identifying important anatomical structures, tying, suturing, and closure.
- I scrubbed a variety of specialties including General, Plastics, Orthopedics, and Transplant.
Certified Surgical First Assistant Student
Mayo Clinic, St. Mary's Hospital Campus
07.2025 - 07.2025
- I was given a unique opportunity to rotate at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN for the month of July.
- Similar to my rotation at Merit Health Madison, I was able to function as the surgical assistant in the OR and develop my skills.
- I was able to work with their Neurological, Orthopedic Trauma, and General Trauma teams while there.
- The opportunity to learn under experienced surgical assistants in an unique environment helped to further diversify my skillset as an assistant.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Certification in Surgical Technology
PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Hattiesburg, MS12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology - Medical Sciences
MISSISSIPPI COLLGE
Clinton, MS12.2023
CERTIFICATION IN SURGICAL ASSISTING -
MERIDIAN INSTITUTE OF SURGICAL ASSISTING
Nashville, TN12.2025
Skills
- Detailed-Oriented
- Adaptable
- Aseptic Technique
- Surgical equipment operation
- Professionalism and ethics
- Basic life support
- Patient Advocate
- Orthopedic surgery
- Trauma surgery
- Patient positioning
- Preoperative preparation
- Suturing techniques
Certification
- CST
- BLS
Timeline
Certified Surgical First Assistant Student
Mayo Clinic, St. Mary's Hospital Campus
07.2025 - 07.2025
Certified Surgical First Assistant Student
Merit Health Madison (Now UMMC Madison as of May 2025)
03.2025 - 12.2025
Certified Surgical Technologist
University Of Mississippi Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist Student
Forest General Hospital, Merit Health Westly, Orthopedic Institute
06.2020 - 12.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Certification in Surgical Technology
PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - Biology - Medical Sciences
MISSISSIPPI COLLGE
CERTIFICATION IN SURGICAL ASSISTING -
MERIDIAN INSTITUTE OF SURGICAL ASSISTING
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