Arnaldo R Santos
Rochester
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with over 30 years of clinical and surgical support experience in hospital settings. Background includes ICU nursing, surgical technology, and travel healthcare assignments across multiple states. Known for adaptability, strong patient care skills, teamwork, and maintaining high standards in fast-paced medical environments.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Surgical Technologist
Contract Assignment
01.2022
- Worked temporary surgical tech assignment in Arizona
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary surgical teams in a fast-paced environment
Travel Surgical Technologist
Rochester General Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Assist surgeons and operating room staff during surgical procedures
- Prepare and maintain sterile surgical environments
- Ensure surgical instruments and supplies are properly organized and available
- Support patient safety and surgical efficiency
- Contract Assignment
Travel Surgical Technologist
Contract Assignments
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Completed two travel contracts in Olean, New York
- Maintained sterile field and supported surgical teams during procedures
- Assisted with pre-operative and post-operative preparation
Travel Surgical Technologist
Supplemental Health Care
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Completed travel assignments in various healthcare facilities
Surgical Technologist
Rochester General Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2020
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures for over 20 years
- Maintained sterile technique and operating room readiness
- Prepared instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgeries
- Helped ensure compliance with hospital safety and infection control standards
ICU Nurse
Hospital HIMA
01.1991 - 01.1999
- Provided critical care nursing services to ICU patients
- Monitored patient conditions and administered medications and treatments
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare staff to deliver high-quality patient care
- Responded effectively in emergency and high-stress medical situations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
University of Ponce
Ponce, Puerto Rico01-1990
High School Diploma - undefined
01-1980
Skills
- Surgical Assistance
- Sterile Technique
- Critical Care Nursing
- Patient Care
- Operating Room Procedures
- Team Collaboration
- Emergency Response
- Adaptability in Travel Assignments
- Infection Control Standards
- Medical Documentation
Certification
- BSN – Nursing
- Surgical Technology Experience
- CPR/BLS (if current, add here)
- Additional certifications available upon request
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Travel Surgical Technologist
Rochester General Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Travel Surgical Technologist
Contract Assignment
01.2022
Travel Surgical Technologist
Contract Assignments
12.2021 - 03.2022
Travel Surgical Technologist
Supplemental Health Care
03.2021 - 11.2021
Surgical Technologist
Rochester General Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2020
ICU Nurse
Hospital HIMA
01.1991 - 01.1999
High School Diploma - undefined
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
University of Ponce