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Kimberly Worrell

Jonesboro

Summary

Detail-oriented Surgical Technologist with over 30 years of experience in diverse surgical environments, including open heart, vascular, thoracic, interventional radiology, OB-GYN, urological, and general surgeries. With proven experience in surgical technology, she also can handle cases with complexity, assist with critical staffing needs, and function in operational efficiency. Kimberly believes that the entire surgical team should place their primary focus on delivering safe patient care. Holds certifications from NBSTSA, BLS/CPR, and Virginia ST license; authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist, CVOR

Trustaff Travel Nursing
09.2025 - Current
  • Setup CVOR operating rooms by evaluating procedure needs, gathering required supplies and instrumentation for upcoming procedures, and initiating a sterile field for surgery.
  • Familiarize surgical flow of surgeon to anticipate needs.
  • Maintaining sterile field during surgical procedures and until patient leaves the room.
  • Disassemble sterile field and transport contaminated instruments to decontamination area.
  • Assist in room turnover.
  • Assist in putting up unused supplies.
  • Assist with giving breaks and lunches to assigned staff.
  • Working scheduled shifts, including on call
  • Surgical procedures included the following:

CABG, Type 1 Aorta Dissection including aortic root, TAVR, Robotic CABG, Endo-Vascular

CVOR Surgical Technologist

Trustaff
06.2023 - 08.2025
  • Performed all previously listed surgical tech role duties.
  • Surgical procedures included the following:

CABG, Aorta Aneurysm, Aorta and Mitral Valve, Vascular, Endo- vascular, General Robotic, Podiatry, General, Urology, Plastics

Fast Paced CVOR Surgical Technologist

Fastaff
04.2025 - 05.2025
  • Performed all previously listed surgical tech role duties.
  • Surgical procedures included the following:

CABG, TAVR, Thoracic


CVOR Surgical Technologist

AMN Healthcare
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Performed all previously listed surgical tech role duties.
  • Surgical procedures included the following:

CABG, Aorta and Mitral Valve, Aorta Aneurysm

Dependable CVOR Surgical Technologist

TRA
09.2023 - 09.2024


  • Performed all previously listed surgical tech role duties.
  • In addition, provided continued critical staffing support for one year.
  • Assigned to pick case carts for the following day.


  • Surgical procedures included the following:

CABG, Aorta, Mitral and Tricuspid Valve, Aorta Aneurysm, TAVR, Vascular, endo-vascular, General, GYN, Orthopedics, Plastics


CVOR Surgical Technologist

Aya Healthcare
10.2022 - 09.2023
  • Performed all previously listed surgical tech role duties.
  • Surgical procedures included the following:

CABG, TAVR, LVAD, Aorta, Mitral, and Tricuspid Valve

Strike Staffing CVOR Surgical Technologist

US Nursing
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Performed all previously listed surgical tech role duties.
  • In addition, hired for critical staffing needs due to a healthcare strike.
  • Took call 2-3 days per week.
  • Worked 60 hours per week.
  • Assisted in pulling OR case carts.
  • Surgical procedures include:
  • CABG, Aorta Aneurysm, Aorta, Mitral, and Tricuspid Valve, Orthopedic, Vascular, Endo-vascular, GYN, Urology, Neuro, and General.

CVOR Surgical Technologist

AMN Healthcare
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Performed all previously listed surgical tech role duties.
  • Surgical procedures included the following:

CABG, Aorta and Mitral Valve, General, Vascular, GYN, Orthopedics, Podiatry

Surgical Technologist Traveler with AMN Healthcare

Houston Healthcare
07.2020 - 03.2021
  • Performed all previously listed surgical tech role duties.
  • In addition, pulled cases for following day.
  • Assisted in Central processing
  • Surgical procedures included the following:

Orthopedics, General, Urology, and Endoscopy.

OB Surgical Tech, With AMN Healthcare

Vidant Duplin Hospital
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Performed all previously listed surgical tech role duties.
  • Surgical procedures included the following:

C-Section (including first assisting), EDG, Colonoscopy, Dental, Ophthalmic, Central processing


CVOR Surgical Technologist

Emory Healthcare
04.2017 - 06.2019
  • Performed all previously listed surgical tech role duties.
  • Surgical procedures included the following:

CABG, Type 1 Aorta Dissection including aortic root, TAVR, LVAD, ECMO, Robotic CABG, Vascular, Robotic Thoracic

Children's Hospital Surgical Technologist Traveler

American Mobile Healthcare
08.2016 - 02.2017
  • Performed all previously listed surgical tech role duties.
  • In addition, worked at Hartford Children's Hospital (Hartford, CT) (3 Months) and Cooley Dickinson Hospital (Northampton, MA) (3 Months)
  • Surgical procedures included the following:

Pediatric, General, Neuro, Orthopedic, Urology, C-Section

CVOR Surgical Technologist

Yale New Haven Hospital
03.2009 - 06.2016
  • Performed all previously listed surgical tech role duties.
  • In addition, began as a traveler fulfilling multiple consecutive staffing contracts.
  • Hired full time
  • Worked in various areas of hospital including main, cancer, out-patient, pediatric, and CVOR.
  • Trained and worked in CVOR in 2012 both adult and pediatric.
  • Surgical procedures included the following:

CABG (on pump and off pump), LVAD, ECMO, Aorta, Mitral, Pulmonary, and Tricuspid valve, Aorta Dissections Type 1, Aorta Aneurysm (including aorta root), Heart Transplant, Endo-vascular procedure, Congenital heart



Surgical Technologist Traveler

Central Vermont Medical Center
02.2008 - 04.2008
  • Performed all previous surgical tech role duties listed
  • Surgical procedures included the following:

General, Hand, Orthopedic, GYN

Surgical Technologist Traveler

Cape Regional Hospital
08.2007 - 02.2008
  • Performed all previously listed surgical tech roll duties
  • Surgical procedures included the following:

General, Orthopedics, GYN

Surgical Tech

Johnston Memorial Hospital
01.2005 - 05.2007
  • Performed all previous surgical tech role duties:
  • Surgical procedures included the following:

General, Orthopedic, Urology, GYN, Vascular


Surgical Tech

WakeMed North
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Performed all previously listed surgical tech role duties.
  • Surgical procedures included the following:
  • Ophthalmic, Endoscopy

Eye Surgical Tech Traveler

Duke University Eye Center
01.2001 - 06.2002


  • Performed all previously listed surgical tech role duties.
  • Surgical procedures included the following:

Cataract, Laser and Cryotherapy treatment, Enucleations, Strabismus repair, Cornea transplant


Surgical Tech Traveler

Wake Medical Hospital
07.1999 - 01.2001
  • Performed all previously listed surgical tech roll duties
  • Surgical procedures included the following:

Trauma, General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine

Surgical Technologist Traveler

Duke University Hospital
04.1998 - 07.1999
  • Performed all previous surgical tech role duties.
  • Surgical procedures included the following:

Neuro, General, Orthopedic, Vascular

Surgical Tech Traveler

Good Hope Hospital
01.1998 - 04.1998
  • Performed all previous surgical tech role duties
  • Surgical procedures included the following:

General, Urology, Sterile processing


Surgical Technologist

Durham Regional Hospital
05.1997 - 01.1998
  • Performed all previously listed surgical tech role duties.
  • Surgical procedures included the following:

Neuro, Orthopedic and Spine, General, ENT


Surgical Technologist Journey Began

Pitt County Memorial Hospital
11.1994 - 03.1997
  • Performed all previous listed scrub tech role duties
  • Scrub procedures included the following:

Plastics, Ophthalmology, Neuro, General, Vascular, ENT


Education

Certification - Surgical Technology

Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC
06.1994

Skills

  • CVOR (Adult and Pediatric)
  • Davinci Robot
  • Scrubbed OVER 95% all surgical procedures
  • Limited total joint replacement experience
  • Medical Terminology
  • Aseptic Technique

Certification


  • NBSTSA- National Board of Surgical Technologist Surgical Assisting #199965
  • American Heart Association BLS/CPR Certification
  • Virginia Surgical Tech License #0137003623

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist, CVOR

Trustaff Travel Nursing
09.2025 - Current

Fast Paced CVOR Surgical Technologist

Fastaff
04.2025 - 05.2025

CVOR Surgical Technologist

AMN Healthcare
10.2024 - 01.2025

Dependable CVOR Surgical Technologist

TRA
09.2023 - 09.2024

CVOR Surgical Technologist

Trustaff
06.2023 - 08.2025

CVOR Surgical Technologist

Aya Healthcare
10.2022 - 09.2023

Strike Staffing CVOR Surgical Technologist

US Nursing
07.2022 - 09.2022

CVOR Surgical Technologist

AMN Healthcare
03.2021 - 06.2022

Surgical Technologist Traveler with AMN Healthcare

Houston Healthcare
07.2020 - 03.2021

OB Surgical Tech, With AMN Healthcare

Vidant Duplin Hospital
09.2019 - 03.2020

CVOR Surgical Technologist

Emory Healthcare
04.2017 - 06.2019

Children's Hospital Surgical Technologist Traveler

American Mobile Healthcare
08.2016 - 02.2017

CVOR Surgical Technologist

Yale New Haven Hospital
03.2009 - 06.2016

Surgical Technologist Traveler

Central Vermont Medical Center
02.2008 - 04.2008

Surgical Technologist Traveler

Cape Regional Hospital
08.2007 - 02.2008

Surgical Tech

Johnston Memorial Hospital
01.2005 - 05.2007

Surgical Tech

WakeMed North
01.2003 - 01.2005

Eye Surgical Tech Traveler

Duke University Eye Center
01.2001 - 06.2002

Surgical Tech Traveler

Wake Medical Hospital
07.1999 - 01.2001

Surgical Technologist Traveler

Duke University Hospital
04.1998 - 07.1999

Surgical Tech Traveler

Good Hope Hospital
01.1998 - 04.1998

Surgical Technologist

Durham Regional Hospital
05.1997 - 01.1998

Surgical Technologist Journey Began

Pitt County Memorial Hospital
11.1994 - 03.1997

Certification - Surgical Technology

Lenoir Community College
Kimberly Worrell