ABBY RIVERA
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Detailed oriented with 500+ hours of clinical experience assisting surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologist during complex medical procedures. I’ve had experiences at four hospitals, one is a level 1 trauma center and three are many different specialties like ortho, vascular, neuro, and general.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Adventist Health Bakersfield
Bakersfield , CA
2021.05 - 2022.07
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, vascular, and plastic surgery procedures
- Prepare the operating room for the next procedure by utilizing proper cleaning techniques and return equipment to the designated area
- Maintained working knowledge of assembly and function of surgical instrumentation and equipment
- Anticipate the needs of equipment and instruments by the surgeon during operation utilizing physician preference cards
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Medical Courier
Accurate Courier Services
Bakersfield , CA
2021.05 - 2022.05
- Accurate courier services- Bakersfield, ca
- Communicated route progress, noting traffic and construction issues to avoid delays for critical deliveries
- Established lasting relationships with costumers by delivering packages on time, interacting professionally and responding promptly to questions
- Picking up specimens from hospitals and clinics and delivering them to other facilities in town and out of town
- Respecting hippa and keeping communication with appropriate staff.
- Handling biohazards with appropriate PPE.
- Greeted recipients, delivered packages and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
Preoperative Associate
Kern Medical Center
Bakersfield , CA
2019.06 - 2021.05
- Disinfected,sanitized, and terminally cleaned operating rooms after every surgery
- Greeted the patient and transported the patient from the floor or the entrance of the hospital to preop with safety first in mind
- Communicated with hospital staff when room is finished being done cleaned
- Unboxed medical supplies and stored them in proper areas
- Ordered medical supplies for procedures and per surgeons request.
Education
Associate degree - Surgical Technologist
San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield, CA07.2022
Medical assistant certification -
Kaplan College
Bakersfield, CA06.2014
High school diploma -
Bakersfield Adult Schools
Bakersfield, CA04.2012
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Instrumentation knowledge
- Materials management
- Ordering supplies
- Sanitizing
- Patient care
- 35 wpm
- Costumer service
- Cpr/ first aid
- Transportation
- Anticipation of procedure
- Certificate and acknowledgment
- Association of surgical technologist association 2022
- BLS certified 2020
Certification
First aid/cpr 2019-2025
BLS 2019-2025
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Adventist Health Bakersfield
2021.05 - 2022.07
Medical Courier
Accurate Courier Services
2021.05 - 2022.05
Preoperative Associate
Kern Medical Center
2019.06 - 2021.05
Associate degree - Surgical Technologist
San Joaquin Valley College
Medical assistant certification -
Kaplan College
High school diploma -
Bakersfield Adult Schools
First aid/cpr 2019-2025
BLS 2019-2025
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