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The productivity trap Let’s be real, even with purpose, time slips away. As someone who educates, empowers, and equips surgical technologists to thrive in and out of the operating room, my days are full. From clinical tips to real-life OR moments, I’m always creating content to inspire both future and seasoned techs. But here’s the honest truth, the way I waste the most time every day is on…

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One Bite, a Thousand Memories There’s something magical about food and memory. One moment you’re sitting at your kitchen table as an adult, and the next, just from one bite, you’re a kid again, barefoot in the living room, cartoon on the TV, and life is simple.For me, that food is grilled cheese with tomato soup. The smell alone takes me back to rainy afternoons when school was canceled, and my…

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Before the Cut When I think about my favorite figure in historical history, one name stands out, not because he was the first black surgical tech, but because he revolutionized surgery without ever holding an M.D. Vivien Thomas, a Black surgical technician in the early 20th century, defied the odds. Despite having no formal medical degree, he developed surgical techniques that would save…

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Just another day in ortho heaven 🦴⚙️ Fast-paced, hands-on, and full of bone-crunching satisfaction. This is why I love what I do!

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Scalpels & Suitcases As a certified surgical technologist, I’ve always been passionate about exploring not just new places, but also different surgical practices, technologies, and healthcare systems around the world. Two countries that have been at the top of my travel bucket list for years are Africa (specifically Ghana and South Africa) and China. Here’s why they fascinate me, not just as a…

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Confidence isn’t something you wake up with. It’s something you create by showing up for yourself even when it’s uncomfortable. Whether you’re walking into a new OR, interviewing for a position, starting a business, or just trying to speak up more often, confidence is the skill that unlocks everything. And the good news? It can be built. Here’s how… Start with self awareness. Confidence comes…

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Mirror Talk: What Makes You Proud of Who You Are? In a world that often tells us to be more, do more, or look a certain way, it’s easy to overlook what already makes us incredible. So let’s pause for a moment and ask a simple but powerful question: What’s your favorite thing about yourself? Maybe it’s your resilience, the way you keep going even when life gets tough. Maybe it’s your sense of…

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Quiet Mornings & Loud Freedom When you hear the word “retirement,” what image comes to mind? Is it sipping something cold on a beach with no pager or hospital badge in sight? Or maybe it’s waking up whenever you want, finally working on that passion project, spending time with family, or even traveling across the country in an RV. Freedom, your way. As surgical technologists, nurses,…

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WYD? WYA? Oh you got plans?

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One Shift, One Moment, So Much More Than Surgery There are moments in the operating room that leave a lasting imprint, not just because of what happened clinically, but because of how they made me feel as a person outside the OR too. One of my favorite moments was the first time I confidently ran the back table and closed the day with enough energy left to meet my husband for dinner. It was a…

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What notable things happened today? Every day in ortho has its own energy, some loud, some chaotic, and others surprisingly smooth. But today? Today had a little bit of everything. Here’s what made it notable: 🟢 1. Power Tools in Full Effect We kicked off the morning with a total knee replacement. The sound of the oscillating saw cutting through bone is just another Friday for us, but to…

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It was a Mako kind of day.

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Take time for yourself. That job will be there when you get back.

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What are the most important things needed to live a good life? When we talk about living a “good life,” it’s not about luxury cars, a big house, or a picture perfect social media feed. A good life is grounded in fulfillment, balance, and authenticity. But what are the key ingredients that make life truly meaningful and worth living? Purpose and Passion Without a sense of purpose, life can feel…

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Good night!

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The beauty is being a travel CST is the opportunity to explore different states, cities, and if you’re lucky, countries. Montreal was a blast!