TERRENCE TYSON
Randallstown
Summary
Clinical education leader specializing in simulation-based programs across military and civilian healthcare. Proven track record in curriculum development and quality improvement, enhancing multidisciplinary training to elevate learner performance and patient safety.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Simulation Program Manager
RWD Consulting
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
- Spearhead a multidisciplinary surgical simulation program advancing clinical education, competency validation, and patient safety across military healthcare.
- Architect simulation curricula, high-fidelity scenarios, and competency frameworks that strengthen clinical decision-making and technical proficiency.
- Forged strategic partnerships with physicians, CRNAs, nurses, and faculty, enhancing interdisciplinary simulation training and elevating educational excellence.
- Orchestrated simulation operations and resource management, ensuring seamless execution of complex training events through equipment readiness.
- Standardize simulation governance through the development of policies, SOPs, quality metrics, and best practices that improve operational consistency.
- Transformed program effectiveness by implementing data-driven quality improvement and learner assessment, fostering continuous process innovation.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Baltimore VA Medical Center
10.2020 - 05.2025
- Assisted in 300–400 surgical procedures annually across multiple specialties, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Prepared and maintained sterile fields while anticipating surgeon needs throughout procedures.
- Collaborated closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, circulating nurses, and surgical assistants to ensure safe and efficient patient care.
- Prepared specialty instrumentation, implants, and advanced surgical equipment for complex procedures.
- Trained newly hired Surgical Technologists and students in sterile technique and operating room best practices, enhancing team competency.
- Maintained compliance with Joint Commission, infection prevention, and patient safety standards.
- Facilitated efficient operating room workflow through proactive communication and collaboration with surgical team members.
Senior Operations Manager / First Sergeant
U.S. Army
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Commanded high-performing organizations of more than 150 personnel, cultivating a culture of accountability, resilience, and operational excellence.
- Directed workforce development, leadership training, and organizational readiness initiatives to enhance operational capacity for complex, high-tempo operations.
- Stewarded multimillion-dollar government assets, ensuring accountability, compliance, and mission readiness through rigorous oversight and management practices.
- Engineered organizational improvements through policy development, performance management, and standardized operating procedures.
- Advised senior leadership on operational strategy, risk mitigation, talent development, and organizational performance.
- Cultivated future leaders through targeted mentorship and coaching, reinforcing organizational capability and enhancing succession planning.
Certified Surgical Technologist Level II
Coney Island Hospital
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Ensured aseptic technique while assisting surgeons during complex operative procedures to minimize infection risk.
- Facilitated collaboration with multidisciplinary perioperative teams to enhance workflow and prioritize patient safety.
- Positioned patients and applied sterile draping using evidence-based techniques.
- Prepared operating rooms by assembling specialized instrumentation, equipment, and sterile supplies.
- Coordinated accurate labeling and chain-of-custody practices for surgical specimens to uphold integrity and tracking.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD12-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health
Community College of Baltimore County
Skills
- Simulation Education
- Curriculum Development
- Scenario Design
- Adult Learning
- Competency Validation
- Faculty Collaboration
- Clinical Instruction
- Debriefing
- Clinical Skills Training
- SOP Development
- Healthcare Operations
- Process Improvement
- Program Management
- Leadership Development
- Quality Improvement
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 09/01/26
- Google Project Management Professional Certificate
- Essentials in Clinical Simulations Across the Health Professions
Degree
BS-HCM
Security Clearance
Active
Timeline
Surgical Simulation Program Manager
RWD Consulting
05.2025 - Current
Senior Operations Manager / First Sergeant
U.S. Army
08.2021 - 08.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Baltimore VA Medical Center
10.2020 - 05.2025
Certified Surgical Technologist Level II
Coney Island Hospital
08.2019 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health
Community College of Baltimore County