Adoniz Ordonez
1824 Harvard Ave, McAllen, Texas ,United States
Summary
I'm an experienced Surgical Technologist and Surgical First Assistant with a solid background in endoscopy, cardiothoracic surgery, colon and rectal surgery, general surgery, gynecology and obstetrics, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthopedic surgery, otorhinolaryngology, pediatric surgery, plastic surgery, podiatry, robotic surgery, and urology.
I have over three years of experience in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients, and assisting surgeons. I am committed to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Aya Healthcare - Mayo Clinic
San Diego, CA
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Enhanced surgical efficiency by skillfully handling instruments and suturing in a timely manner.
- Achieved excellent patient satisfaction ratings through compassionate care and clear communication before, during, and after surgery.
- Utilized strong problem-solving skills for effective troubleshooting during unexpected intraoperative challenges.
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Uniti Med - Children Hospital
Highlands Ranch, CO
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Improved surgical outcomes by maintaining a sterile environment and assisting in the proper use of surgical instruments.
- Enhanced patient safety by vigilantly monitoring and adhering to established protocols during surgery.
- Contributed to surgical team efficiency by anticipating surgeon needs and promptly supplying required instruments.
- Ensured timely completion of surgeries with accurate instrument counts and efficient equipment setup and breakdown.
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
Lone Tree, Colorado
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation and clamping of blood vessels.
- Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
- Suture, dissection and anything that needs to be done by the instructions of the surgeons.
Surgical Technologist / Assistant PRN
Campanile Plastic Surgery
Denver, CO
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
Traveling Surgical Technologist
Uniti Med -Children Hospital
Aurora, Colorado
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
Traveling Surgical Technologist
Ascension Via Christi
Manhattan, Kansas
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
Traveling Surgical Technologist
Cross Country Nurses- Community Regional Center
Fresno, California
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Surgical Technologist
Ascension Via Christi
Manhattan, Kansas
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Improved surgical outcomes by maintaining a sterile environment and assisting in the proper use of surgical instruments.
- Enhanced patient safety by vigilantly monitoring and adhering to established protocols during surgery.
- Contributed to surgical team efficiency by anticipating surgeon needs and promptly supplying required instruments.
- Ensured timely completion of surgeries with accurate instrument counts and efficient equipment setup and breakdown.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Wichita State University
Wichita, KSCertification - Surgical Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, Tennessee05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Wichita State University Campus of Applied Science
Wichita, Kansas09.2020
Associate of Science -
Garden City Community College
Garden City, Kansas05.2019
High School Diploma -
Garden City High School
Garden City, Kansas05.2017
Skills
- Assist the surgeon with task such as selecting equipment, holding open incisions, stopping bleeding, closing incisions, among many other technical task
- Patient transportation
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Pre and Post -surgical preparation
- Wound Dressing
- Medication Administration
- First Aid/CPR/BLS/ DORA License in Colorado/ National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Certified
- Fluent in Spanish speaking, writing and reading
Timeline
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Aya Healthcare - Mayo Clinic
11.2024 - 03.2025
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Uniti Med - Children Hospital
01.2024 - 10.2024
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
08.2023 - 12.2023
Surgical Technologist / Assistant PRN
Campanile Plastic Surgery
05.2023 - 08.2023
Traveling Surgical Technologist
Uniti Med -Children Hospital
04.2023 - 07.2023
Traveling Surgical Technologist
Ascension Via Christi
11.2022 - 04.2023
Traveling Surgical Technologist
Cross Country Nurses- Community Regional Center
04.2022 - 11.2022
Surgical Technologist
Ascension Via Christi
10.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science -
Wichita State University
Certification - Surgical Assisting
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Wichita State University Campus of Applied Science
Associate of Science -
Garden City Community College
High School Diploma -
Garden City High School