Alicia Santos
Sanford,FL
Summary
Skilled Certified Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at Orlando Health, adept in pre-surgical preparation and infection control protocols. Demonstrates mastery in sterile techniques and Davinci Robotics, excelling in high-pressure situations with a focus on minimizing infection risks. Proven ability to train new team members, showcasing leadership and technical proficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist III
Orlando Regional Medical Center
10.2014 - Current
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Davinci Robotics trained and currently train new team members.
- Endoscopy trained.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
Certified Surgical Technologist
AdventHealth
02.2012 - 10.2014
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Endoscopy. Helped with cases and cleaned scopes.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mayo Clinic
06.2010 - 02.2012
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Transplant team for Livers, Kidneys and Pancreas.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Adventist Health
06.2004 - 06.2010
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FLSkills
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Infection control protocols
- Sterile technique mastery
- Precept new team members
- Set up complex cases
- Davinci Robotics
- Level I trauma trained
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist III
Orlando Regional Medical Center
10.2014 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
AdventHealth
02.2012 - 10.2014
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mayo Clinic
06.2010 - 02.2012
Certified Surgical Technologist
Adventist Health
06.2004 - 06.2010
Associate of Science - General Studies
Seminole State College of Florida