Angela Bonita
DeLand,FL
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering 6 years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in general, gynecological, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures. Has experience in ENT, ortho, and oral surgeries. Adept at orientating and training staff nd implementing policies to streamline workflow. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth - United States Navy
07.2022 - 07.2023
- 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.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Naval Medical Center San Diego
01.2018 - 05.2022
- 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.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
Education
High School Diploma -
James I O'neill High School
Highland Falls, NY06.2016
Skills
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Counts
- Infection Control Protocols
- Direct Patient Care
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Specimen Collection
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Medical Terminology Proficiency
- Attention to Detail
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Problem Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth - United States Navy
07.2022 - 07.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Naval Medical Center San Diego
01.2018 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
James I O'neill High School
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