Lisa A.

Day, BAS, RCST, LCSFA, FAST

13284 Firefly Rd
Culpeper, VA 22701
ldaycsfa@gmail.com (540) 422-9471

CAREER OBJECTIVE

I am seeking a leadership role in a community college surgical technology program where I can leverage my
experience in surgical technology practice, education and student engagement to drive academic excellence
and successful student outcomes.

EDUCATION

12/1998 Our Lady of the Lake College of Nursing and Allied Health Baton Rouge, LA
Certificate in Surgical Technology
Graduated Salutatorian from a CAAHEP accredited Surgical Technology Program.

1/2011 Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting Nashville, TN

Certificate in Surgical Assisting

08/2018 Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting Nashville, TN

Associates of Applied Science, Surgical Assisting

05/2021 Siena Heights University Adrian, MI

Bachelors of Applied Science, Surgical Technology
4.0 GPA

01/6/23- Present Siena Heights University Adrian, MI

Currently enrolled in Graduate College, completing course work in the pursuit of
Master of Education- Higher Education Leadership. Anticipated date of completion- Fall ‘24

EMPLOYMENT
7/2023 to Present Reynolds Community College Richmond, VA

Program Head-Surgical Technology Program Director

Responsible for all aspects of the program, including but not limited to administration, organization, supervision
of the program, continuous quality review and improvement of the program; and academic oversight, including
curriculum planning and development.
Core instructor for Surgical Technology Program. Didactic, (online and in person) Lab and Clinical instruction
Responsible to develop lesson plans and coursework as per the AST Surgical Technology Core Curriculum-
assisted in periodic review and updating of course materials.

2/2016 to Present Laurel Ridge Community College (a.k.a. LFCC) Vint Hill/Warrenton VA

Faculty Instructor- Surgical Technology and Surgical First Assisting

Core instructor for Surgical Technology Program. Didactic, (online and in person) Lab and Clinical instruction
Responsible to develop lesson plans and coursework as per the AST Surgical Technology Core Curriculum-
assisted in periodic review and updating of course materials.
Foster and build working relationships between college and clinical partners- assisted in obtaining clinical
affiliation agreements.
Assisted Program Director in programmatic accreditation duties-planning, developing and monitoring program
effectiveness
Collaborated with colleagues to develop associate degree curriculum for conversion and implementation of
career studies certificate to AAS degree.
 Lisa A. Day, BAS, RCST, LCSFA, FAST
13284 Firefly Rd
Culpeper, VA 22701
ldaycsfa@gmail.com (540) 422-9471

8/2002 to 2/2016 Fauquier Hospital (Life Point Health) Warrenton, VA

Certified Surgical Technologist/ Certified Surgical First Assistant

Performed Surgical Technologist and First Assistant duties with respect to hospital policies.
Worked cooperatively and efficiently with staff to provide quality patient care.
Developed critical thinking skills necessary to understand the procedure and the surgeon’s needs.
Gained advanced knowledge and experience in various specialties as a CST and CSFA.
Precepted Surgical Technology Students, newly hired Surgical Technologists and Registered Nurses.

LICENSURE
Registered, Certified Surgical Technologist- Virginia Board of Medicine- exp. 8/24
Licensed Surgical Assistant 0136000281- Virginia Board of Medicine – exp. 8/24

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Present Currently has earned over 500 continuing education credits in certification lifetime
2022 & 2023 Conference Attendee, VCCS New Horizon’s- Roanoke VA
2022 Completion of RSI- regular and substantive interaction training
2019 Completion of Design Camp
8/2018 Presidential Enrichment Graduate, Lord Fairfax Community College
1/1998- present Certified Surgical Technologist, National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
3/2011- present Certified Surgical First Assistant, National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
Certificate # 125726 Expires 03/21/2025.

ACTIVE LEADERSHIP

6/2022- present AST National State Assembly Leadership Committee- Chair (Presidential Appointment)
6/2018-6/2022 AST National State Leadership Committee Representative (Presidential Appointment)
4/2022- present Secretary- Virginia Commonwealth State Assembly of AST
3/2016-4/2022 President- Virginia Commonwealth State Assembly of AST
Chair- Government Affairs Committee-Virginia Commonwealth State Assembly of AST
2016- present Chair- AST National Delegation- Virginia Commonwealth State Assembly of AST
2014 - present Association of Surgical Technologists, Virginia Commonwealth State Assembly
Co-chairperson of the Budget Committee and member of the Policy and Procedure Committee.
3/2015 -3/2016 Vice-President Virginia Commonwealth State Assembly of AST
3/2014-3/2015 Board of Directors, Virginia Commonwealth State Assembly of AST

AWARDS /ACHIEVEMENTS/ PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

2019 AST State Assembly Leadership Award- Virginia

2019 Designation of Fellow of the Association of Surgical Technology
2020 State Assembly Membership Growth Award
2022 Laurel Ridge Community College Student Advising Award
2023 Faculty Advisor for Phi Theta Kappa- Laurel Ridge Community College
2018-present Published numerous articles in The Surgical Technologist Journal/Association of Surgical Technologist