Arine Mendez
El Monte,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Surgical Technologist skilled in instrument management, surgical preparation, and operating room support. Committed to delivering compassionate care and ensuring a sterile environment during surgical procedures.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Concourse Diagnostics
City of Industry, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted surgical team by preparing sterile instruments and supplies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of operating room before procedures.
- Supported surgeons by passing instruments during surgeries.
- Monitored and tracked surgical tools before and after procedures.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure efficient workflow in the operating room.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
Cashier
Shell Gas Station
City of Industry, CA
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at a busy gas station.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and product information.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the cashier area.
- Managed inventory levels and restocked merchandise as needed.
- Provided excellent customer service to enhance client satisfaction.
Caregiver
Baldwin Gardens Nursing Center
Arcadia, California
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided compassionate personal care to residents daily.
- Monitored resident health and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all residents.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate resident care plans.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
Education
Associate of Science -
Premiere Career College
Irwindale, CA01-2023
High School Diploma -
Arroyo High School
El Monte, CA06-2020
Skills
- Sterile technique
- Instrument management
- Surgical preparation
- Operating room support
- Equipment setup
- Workflow optimization
- Effective communication
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Concourse Diagnostics
06.2023 - Current
Cashier
Shell Gas Station
06.2021 - 08.2022
Caregiver
Baldwin Gardens Nursing Center
05.2021 - 06.2022
Associate of Science -
Premiere Career College
High School Diploma -
Arroyo High School