Travis Bern
615-***-**** ******@*****.*** Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Online Profile
SUMMARY
Transitioning professional with 15 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist and Project Manager in the roofing industry, now pursuing a career in commercial driving. Brings strong attention to detail, safety-focused work habits, logistical coordination experience, and a proven ability to manage high-pressure environments. Dedicated to delivering reliable, customer-centered service in a driving role.
SKILLS
• Thoracic Surgery
• Bariatric Surgery
• Plastic Surgery
• XI Robotic Procedures
• Project management
• Budget management
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Supply chain coordination
• Project estimation and bidding
EXPERIENCE
Project Manager, Stones River Roofing, July 2025-April 2026 Murfreesboro, Tennessee
• Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets. Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
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Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
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• Coordinated with subcontractors to maintain quality standards across all projects. Surgical Technologist, HCA Stonecrest Medical Center, April 2024-July 2025 Smyrna, Tennessee
• Assisted surgical teams in preparing operating rooms and maintaining sterile environments.
• Managed surgical supplies, ensuring availability during procedures and minimizing waste.
• Collaborated with nurses and physicians to support patient care during surgery. Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
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ENDOSCOPY TECHNICIAN, Vanderbilt University Medical Center/Cross Country Healthcare, November 2023-February 2024
Nashville, TENNESSEE
• Assisted physicians and registered nurses in conduct of endoscopic procedures. Operated video cameras, light sources, and other diagnostic equipment used in endoscopy procedures according to established protocols and safety standards.
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• Prepared suites and rooms accorded to endoscopic procedure requirements. Collaborated with physicians to ensure accurate diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders through endoscopic exams.
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• Inspected surgical instruments for proper functioning prior to use on patients. CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST / FIRST ASSIST, St. Thomas Rutherford, October 2013-September 2023
Murfreesboro, TN
Utilized advanced techniques such as hemostasis control and wound closure methods to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.
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Provided support to surgeons by anticipating their needs during surgery and providing them with necessary instruments or supplies promptly.
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Assisted with patient positioning, prepping, draping, and other related tasks in an operating room setting.
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Ensured that sterile technique was followed throughout each procedure to minimize risk of infection or contamination.
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CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST, Heritage Medical Center, June 2012-October 2013 Shelbyville, TN
Set up equipment such as lights, suction machines, and electrosurgical units prior to operations.
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• Dressed wounds according to established protocols after surgery was complete. Provided assistance in the operating room by passing instruments to the surgeon during procedures.
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SURGICAL TECH. / STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN, St. Thomas Mid-Town (Baptist), February 2011- May 2012
Nashville, TN
Implemented effective strategies to reduce turnaround times on urgent orders while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
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Efficiently operated various types of sterilizers such as steam autoclaves and ethylene oxide chambers.
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Developed an organized filing system to ensure easy retrieval of documents related to patient care activities.
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Prioritized and assembled standard and complex surgical instrumentation sets for surgical schedule.
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EDUCATION
Certification in Surgery
Surgical Technologist, Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Murfreesboro TN December 2010 CERTIFICATIONS
• Certification of Surgical Technologist
• DaVinci Robot Certification
REFERENCES
References available upon request.