Shandel Amezquita
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Certified Surgical Technologist with over 28 years of experience in supporting surgical teams across diverse settings, including hospitals of various trauma levels and patient care requirements. Expertise in a wide range of surgical specialties, including Cystoscopy, Neurology, Labor and Delivery, Plastic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Robotics (DA Vinci), Gastroenterology, and Endoscopy. Strong skills in Robotics-Assisted Surgery and have worked across various procedures such as General Surgery, Bariatric, Hepatopancreatobiliary, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS), Ocular, Gynecology (GYN), Urology (GU), Thoracic, Plastic, Neuro, and Vascular (limited endovascular) surgeries. Additionally, experience with orthopedic surgeries (limited), including arthroscopy, ORIF, Podiatry, Hand Surgery, procedures like lung and kidney transplants, and pediatrics. She is Fully Covid Vaccinated
Reliable and compassionate individual with strong work ethic and attention to detail. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and sterile techniques, ensuring optimal patient safety and support during operations. Committed to contributing to high-quality surgical team and enhancing patient outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Tech
Harborview Medical Center
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Company Overview: Type of Facility: Short-term acute care, Trauma Level: I, Hospital Bed Size: 540, Job Type: Travel
- Type of Facility: Short-term acute care, Trauma Level: I, Hospital Bed Size: 540, Job Type: Travel
Certified Surgical Tech
Swedish Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care, Trauma Level: Level I, Hospital Bed Size: 625, Job Type: Travel
- Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care, Trauma Level: Level I, Hospital Bed Size: 625, Job Type: Travel
Certified Surgical Tech
Virginia Mason
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care, Trauma Level: Level IV, Hospital Bed Size: 257, Job Type: Travel
- Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care, Trauma Level: Level IV, Hospital Bed Size: 257, Job Type: Travel
Certified Surgical Tech
Tufts Medical Center
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Company Overview: Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care, Trauma Level: Level I, Hospital Bed Size: 384, Job Type: Local
- Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care, Trauma Level: Level I, Hospital Bed Size: 384, Job Type: Local
Certified Surgical Tech
St. Elizabeth Hospital
04.2019 - 02.2023
- Company Overview: Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care, Trauma Level: Level III, Hospital Bed Size: 438, Job Type: PRN
- Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care, Trauma Level: Level III, Hospital Bed Size: 438, Job Type: PRN
Certified Surgical Tech
Brigham and Women's Hospital
02.2006 - 04.2019
- Company Overview: Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care, Trauma Level: Level I, Hospital Bed Size: 826, Job Type: Permanent
- Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care, Trauma Level: Level I, Hospital Bed Size: 826, Job Type: Permanent
Certified Surgical Tech
Boston Medical Center
08.1997 - 02.2006
- Company Overview: Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care, Trauma Level: Level I, Hospital Bed Size: 509, Job Type: Permanent
- Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care, Trauma Level: Level I, Hospital Bed Size: 509, Job Type: Permanent
Education
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Dimock Community Health Center
Boston, MA08.1997
Skills
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Professionalism and ethics
- Surgical equipment operation
- Patient confidentiality
- Specimen collection
- Workplace safety
- Surgical counts
- Surgical instrumentation
- HIPAA proficiency
- Basic life support
- OR preparation
Experience
Surgical Tech, 27+ Years, Yes, Epic, 845106, 08/31/27, 1173571, 11/30/25, AHA, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA, 08/01/24, 02/28/25, Certified Surgical Tech, Short-term acute care, I, 540, Travel, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA, 05/01/24, 08/31/24, Certified Surgical Tech, Short Term Acute Care, Level I, 625, Travel, Virginia Mason, Seattle, WA, 10/01/23, 05/31/24, Certified Surgical Tech, Short Term Acute Care, Level IV, 257, Travel, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, 02/01/23, 10/31/23, Certified Surgical Tech, Short Term Acute Care, Level I, 384, Local, St. Elizabeth Hospital, Brighton, MA, 04/01/19, 02/28/23, Certified Surgical Tech, Short Term Acute Care, Level III, 438, PRN, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, 02/01/06, 04/30/19, Certified Surgical Tech, Short Term Acute Care, Level I, 826, Permanent, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA, 08/01/97, 02/28/06, Certified Surgical Tech, Short Term Acute Care, Level I, 509, Permanent
Languages
English
WA lic
WA LIC ID#ST61420811 exp 10/11/2025
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Certified Surgical Tech
Harborview Medical Center
08.2024 - 02.2025
Certified Surgical Tech
Swedish Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
Certified Surgical Tech
Virginia Mason
10.2023 - 05.2024
Certified Surgical Tech
Tufts Medical Center
02.2023 - 10.2023
Certified Surgical Tech
St. Elizabeth Hospital
04.2019 - 02.2023
Certified Surgical Tech
Brigham and Women's Hospital
02.2006 - 04.2019
Certified Surgical Tech
Boston Medical Center
08.1997 - 02.2006
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Dimock Community Health Center
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