Anna Montemayor
San Angelo,TX
Summary
Skilled Certified Surgical First Assist offering more than 2 years of experience and 14 yrs in the CST role. I am well versed in General/Vascular, EndoVascular, Bariatric, Robots, GU, GYN and ENT surgical procedures. Have some experience in Neuro and Ortho. Adept at orienting and training technical staff and implementing policies to streamline workflow. Excited to bring expertise to growing organization offering room for advancement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Covenant Medical Center
Lubbock, TX
12.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing instruments efficiently on the back table according to procedure requirements.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
- 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.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Medical City Arlington
Arlington, TX
06.2023 - 11.2023
- 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.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Shannon Medical Center
120 E. Harris San Angelo Texas 76903
05.2020 - 06.2023
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation and clamping of blood vessels.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Verified identity of patient or operative site.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
- Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Assist in skin closure
Certified Surgical Technologist
Shannon Medical Center
120 E. Harris San Angelo Texas 76903
05.2009 - 06.2023
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of instruments.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical instruments.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Sterile Processing Technician
Shannon Medical Center
120 E. Harris
02.2006 - 05.2009
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Developed and maintained medical equipment databases.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Identified parameters and sterilization method required for each item to be sterilized.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
Education
Certified Surgical First Assist -
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN04.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist -
Howard College
San Angelo, TX05.2009
Skills
- Active Listening
- Decontaminating Surgical Instruments
- Emergency Situations
- Verbal Comprehension
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Transportation
- Supply Room Organization
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- General Surgery
Certification
- Certified Surgical First Assist
- BLS
Skills
- Active Listening
- Decontaminating Surgical Instruments
- Emergency Situations
- Verbal Comprehension
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Transportation
- Supply Room Organization
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- General Surgery
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Covenant Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Medical City Arlington
06.2023 - 11.2023
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Shannon Medical Center
05.2020 - 06.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Shannon Medical Center
05.2009 - 06.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
Shannon Medical Center
02.2006 - 05.2009
Certified Surgical First Assist -
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Certified Surgical Technologist -
Howard College