Certified Surgical First Assistant (NBSTSA), CST (NBSTSA) looking to obtain a rewarding position with a great company while increasing my knowledge to become an essential member of the team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CVOR CSFA
Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans , LA
09.2024 - Current
CVOR first assistant aiding in open heart cases to include valve repair and replace, aortic aneurysm repair, coronary artery bypass grafting, Bentall procedure, as well as Impella procedure.
Committed to support activities in the operating room
Ability to be flexible and adaptable with daily schedule and assigned tasks
CVOR CST/CSFA
Methodist Medical Center
Dallas , TX
10.2021 - 09.2024
An advanced surgical technician first assisting with perfusion cannulation, has a thorough knowledge of anatomy, and is fully engaged in providing a quality customer experience while performing a variety of technical activities related to patient care
First assisted with general, robotic (DaVinci Xi), urology, OB oncology, and peripheral vascular surgical procedures when not in the CVOR
Committed to support activities in the operating room
always flexible and adaptable with the daily schedule and assigned tasks
CST
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
Dallas, TX
03.2021 - 10.2022
Advanced surgical technologist II assisting in general, trauma, acute care surgery, vascular, robotic, urology, as well as bariatric surgeries.
CST
UT Southwestern Clements University Hospital
Dallas, TX
10.2020 - 03.2021
Advanced surgical technologist working on the vascular unit assisting with peripheral and endovascular procedures, cardiothoracic robotic cases (Xi), kidney transplant, as well as general, urology, and plastic and reconstructive surgeries.
CST
Houston Medical Center
Houston, TX
10.2019 - 10.2020
Aided in the operating room with general, laparoscopic surgeries, including gynecological, urology, vascular, plastic and reconstructive and bariatric surgeries.
CST
Medical City Arlington
Arlington, TX
12.2015 - 12.2019
Level II trauma center and aided in general, plastic, urology, minor orthopedics, gynecology, robotics, and cardiovascular surgeries.
aided on the delivery unit first assisting with cesarean sections, tubal ligation, and routine childbirth.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Assisting
Meridian School of Surgical Assisting
Nashville
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College
Kansas City
01.2019
General Education -
Thomas Jefferson High School
San Antonio
01-1997
Skills
Urology/Robotic
Oncology
Bariatric Surgeries
Cardiothoracic Surgeries
Gynecology/OB Oncology
Cardiology/Open Heart
General Surgery
Kidney Transplantation
Robotic Surgery Xi
Vascular/Endovascular/Peripheral Surgery
Languages
English
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
Look Who's Great Award - 2023
Certification
NBSTSA
Timeline
CVOR CSFA
Ochsner Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
CVOR CST/CSFA
Methodist Medical Center
10.2021 - 09.2024
CST
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
03.2021 - 10.2022
CST
UT Southwestern Clements University Hospital
10.2020 - 03.2021
CST
Houston Medical Center
10.2019 - 10.2020
CST
Medical City Arlington
12.2015 - 12.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Assisting
Meridian School of Surgical Assisting
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
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