Alexandra Cuentas
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Knowledgeable Certified Surgical Technologist with seven (7) years of experience and expertise in setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and handling wide range of instruments and equipment during procedures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Livingston, NJ
11.2021 - Current
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, GBMC
Towson, MD
03.2016 - 10.2021
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Holy Name Hospital
Teaneck, NJ
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- 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.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Eastwick College
Ramsey, NJ07.2013
Skills
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Passing surgical instruments
- Safe sharps disposal
- Indirect Patient Care
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- Basic Life Support-BLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, GBMC
03.2016 - 10.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist
Holy Name Hospital
09.2013 - 09.2014
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Eastwick College