Anisa Cruz
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Surgical Technologist position while delivering high-quality patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist Student
University Hospital
San Antonio, TX
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Gained experience in a variety of specialties such as general surgery, plastics, orthopedics, peripheral vascular, and ENT cases.
- Contributed to hospital efficiency by promptly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries.
- Promoted a positive learning environment for fellow students by sharing knowledge and offering assistance when needed.
- Optimized patient recovery process by providing thorough pre-operative education on expectations, risks, and post-operative care instructions.
- Upheld strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of post-surgical complications for patients.
- Increased patient safety by thoroughly inspecting surgical tools for proper function and sterilization.
Surgical Technologist Student
Methodist Hospital Specialty And Transplant
San Antonio, Texas
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Obtained experience in genitourinary, peripheral vascular, cardiovascular, general surgery, and eye cases.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
Surgical Technologist Student
Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Acquired expertise in general surgery, orthopedic, OBGYN, and ENT cases.
- Ensured accurate patient identification and procedure verification by adhering to strict protocols, reducing potential for errors.
- Improved teamwork among the surgical team by communicating effectively and anticipating the needs of other members.
- Contributed to overall hospital reputation for high-quality care by consistently demonstrating professionalism and competence in the surgical technologist role.
- Facilitated seamless transition between surgeries with swift turnover of operating rooms following established guidelines.
- Supported successful surgeries through proficient handling of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment during operations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College
San Antonio, TX06.2026
High School Diploma -
Warren High School
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Continuous Learning Attitude
- Surgical Equipment Handling
- Medical Terminology Familiarity
- Communication and teamwork
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Operating Room Etiquette
- Basic Life Support
- Critical thinking abilities
Certification
- BLS certified as of November 2023
Timeline
Surgical Technologist Student
Methodist Hospital Specialty And Transplant
05.2024 - 06.2024
Surgical Technologist Student
Methodist Hospital
04.2024 - 05.2024
Surgical Technologist Student
University Hospital
02.2024 - 06.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Warren High School