Years of experience
Brandon Fernandez
Albuquerque
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and excellent interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly taking on new skills. I have skills in various welding and cutting processes.
Overview
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Licensed journeyman pipefitter
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Certified for pvc glue through spears
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Certified with swagelok
Work History
Welder Pipefitter
Brycon Corp
Albuquerque, NM
12.2023 - 01.2026
- Operated TIG welding equipment to fabricate components according to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise execution of welding and pipefitting
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Trained and mentored junior welders and pipefitters in best practices and safety protocols.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams build various types of lines carrying liquids and gasses
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Performed testing of lines and repaired leaks
- Orbital welded stainless steel tubing
- Utilized glue and primer for PVC joints
- Compression fittings for hose and tubing
Surgical Assistant
Sandia Surgery Center
Albuquerque, NM
02.2021 - 11.2023
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
- Executed remarkable dexterity assembling and monitoring equipment to be used during surgical procedures.
- Earned the trust of cosmetic surgeons to perform complex cosmetic wound closures with the top level skill and standard
- Exhibited confidence to work extremely well under pressure and with variety of physicians of different temperaments.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate equipment and instruments.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Created and maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Obeyed established surgical techniques and procedures during operations.
- Dressed wounds with antiseptic compounds and sterile coverings to protect surgical sites and promote healing.
- Pursued numerous learning opportunities in order to continuously expand core knowledge associated with surgical and technical procedures to advance patient care.
Surgical Technologist
New Mexico Orthopedic Associates
Albuquerque, NM
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
- Applied wide range of casting and traction techniques in accordance with established practices and physician instructions.
- Planned fabrication process by using plaster molds, models and computer graphics software.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Fabricated prosthetic devices by following corporate rules, internal guidelines and patient specifications to optimize fit and produce high-quality work.
- Repaired, modified and maintained braces and surgical supports.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Surgical Technologist
Presbyterian Medical Center
Santa Fe, NM
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Specialized in Orthopedics and Total Joint replacements.
- Fully competent working in General surgery, OB/GYN, pediatric dental, Podiatry, Endoscopy, Breast reconstruction, ENT
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Assisted with reductions and limb casting and administered pain injections.
Surgical Technologist
Holy Cross Medical Center
Taos, NM
10.2012 - 08.2018
- Trained to become a surgical technologist
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Trained 5 staff members on operating room procedures, infection control and safety and functionality procedures.
- Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
- Observed patients' vital signs to assess physical condition.
- Assisted with reductions and limb casting and administered pain injections.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrhythmia.
Education
Certificate - Welding
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM01.2023
Surgical Technology And Surgical Assisting - undefined
Holy Cross Medical Center
Taos, NM02.2013
Certificate in EMS - Emergency Medical Technology
University of New Mexico
Taos, NM05.2012
GED - undefined
University of New Mexico
Taos12.2011
Skills
GTAW
SMAW
FCAW
GMAW
Pipe fitting
Welding
Flux classification
Filler Rod classification
Welding multiple metals and alloys
High purity stainless steel
Aluminum
Sheet metal
High and low pressure cylinders safety
Oxy-fuel systems
Oxy-fuel/plasma free hand cutting
CNC operation
CAD operation
Hydraulic/manual shears operation
Hydraulic/manual break operation
Band saw operation
Drill press operation
Hand tools operation
Power tools operation
Surface Material Preparation
Beveling plate and pipe
Reading and interpreting blue prints
Reading measurements
Identifying weld discontinuities and defects
Decision Making
Strong Work Ethic
HIPAA knowledge
Problem Anticipation and Resolution
Surgical skills
First aid
CPR
Basic and advanced life support
Equipment Set up and operation
Assisting Surgical Team
Teamwork and Collaboration
Safety Procedures
Wound Dressing Techniques
Suturing Wounds
Dressing Wounds
Basic Life Support
Life saving Medical Procedures
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Works Well Under Pressure
PPE Compliance
Punctual and Dependable
Strong willingness to Learn
Timeline
Welder Pipefitter
Brycon Corp
12.2023 - 01.2026
Surgical Assistant
Sandia Surgery Center
02.2021 - 11.2023
Surgical Technologist
New Mexico Orthopedic Associates
03.2020 - 08.2022
Surgical Technologist
Presbyterian Medical Center
08.2018 - 03.2020
Surgical Technologist
Holy Cross Medical Center
10.2012 - 08.2018
Surgical Technology And Surgical Assisting - undefined
Holy Cross Medical Center
Certificate in EMS - Emergency Medical Technology
University of New Mexico
GED - undefined
University of New Mexico
Certificate - Welding
Central New Mexico Community College