Amy Delano
Nokomis,FL
Summary
Certified surgical professional prepared to enhance surgical team efficiency and patient safety. Proven ability to assist in complex procedures and maintain sterile environments. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced settings, with expertise in surgical instrumentation and sterile techniques.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist - Avera Health
Avera McKennan Hospital
05.2025 - Current
- Contracted Surgical Tech
- Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile environments.
Certified Surgical Technologist - Dunes Hospital
Dunes Surgical Hospital
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Contracted Surgical Tech
Certified Surgical Technologist - Advent Health
Adventist Health System
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Contracted Surgical Tech
- Prepared and organized surgical instruments for various procedures, ensuring optimal readiness and efficiency.
- Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools and ensuring sterile environment.
Certified Surgical Technologist - VCU
Virignia CommonWealth University Hopsital
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Level 1
- Contracted Surgical Tech
- Prepared operating rooms by organizing instruments, supplies, and equipment for procedures.
Certified Surgical Technician Lee Health
Lee Health System
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Contracted Surgical Tech
- Total Joint and Ortho Trauma Hospital
- Assisted in preparing and maintaining sterile environments for surgical procedures.
Surgical Technologist, Orlando Regional Health
ORMC
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Level 1
- Contracted Surgical Tech
- Ensured adherence to infection control protocols during surgical operations.
Surgical Technologist
ShorePoint Health Venice Florida
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, orthopedic, cystoscopy, and vascular surgery procedures.
- Managed operating room setup, cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Duke Raleigh Hospital
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during ENT, general, gynecology, orthopedic, brain stem neurosurgery and oculoplastic surgery procedures.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
Certified Vascular Surgical Technologist
Baton Rouge Vascular Access Center
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support during endovascular surgery procedures by maintenance of long wires, balloons, stents, and sheaths
- Selected and purchased vascular specialty instruments and all supplies needed for open fistula vascular surgical procedures, minor debridement, and toe amputations
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools, including retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigation equipment
Certified Surgical Technologist
Vascular Specialty Center
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Private Scrub in first assist roll, assisting surgeon with tissue manipulation, retraction. Position, prep, drap, and wound dressings..
- Maintained privileges at Our Lady of The Lake Regional, Baton Rouge General, Ochsner Medical, and Baton Rouge Access Center.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Certified Surgical Technologist /Orthopedics
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Hospital
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Prepare and open surgical room and equipment
- Checks integrity, sterility of surgical instruments
- Open and counts instruments, soft supplies and receives medications on back table
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Virginia College
Baton Rouge, 70816, LA2016
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana1999
Skills
- Endo-vascular procedures
- Vascular
- Ortho Total Joints, complex Revisions, Trauma
- Joint Scopes
- Ears, Nose & Throat
- Ocular Plastics
- General/General Oncology
- Urology
- Neuro Spine/Ortho Spine
- First Assist Role
- Trauma
- Oral and Maxillofacial
- Burns
- Robotic- Total Knees
- Free Flaps
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist - Avera Health
Avera McKennan Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist - Dunes Hospital
Dunes Surgical Hospital
03.2025 - 05.2025
Certified Surgical Technologist - Advent Health
Adventist Health System
08.2024 - 03.2025
Certified Surgical Technologist - VCU
Virignia CommonWealth University Hopsital
10.2023 - 08.2024
Certified Surgical Technician Lee Health
Lee Health System
11.2022 - 10.2023
Surgical Technologist, Orlando Regional Health
ORMC
04.2022 - 10.2022
Surgical Technologist
ShorePoint Health Venice Florida
07.2021 - 04.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Duke Raleigh Hospital
08.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Vascular Surgical Technologist
Baton Rouge Vascular Access Center
09.2018 - 05.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist
Vascular Specialty Center
09.2016 - 09.2018
Certified Surgical Technologist /Orthopedics
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Hospital
04.2016 - 09.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Virginia College
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Louisiana State University