Briana Gonzalez
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist with 2 years of experience providing assistance to surgeon and surgical teams needs during complex surgeries. With current experience in a variety of specialties such as General, ENT, Urology, Robotics, Plastics, Pediatrics and Neuro. Enthusiastic and eager to take next career step with a growing organization focused on supporting professional growth and career progression.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
AdventHealth Tampa
05.2022 - Current
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Scrubbed into a variety of complex procedures such as, Liver resections, Pancreaticoduodenectomies, Nephrectomies, Splenectomies, Prostatectomies.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields and adhering to aseptic techniques during procedures.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members and surgeons to complete procedures.
- Performed inventory duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort prior to surgery, helping alleviate concerns while maintaining professionalism.
- Mentored new surgical technologists and students, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
Surgical Technologist Student
Tampa General Hospital & AdventHealth Tampa
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted surgeons and assistants with gowning and gloving prior to procedures.
- Managed counts for sponges, needles, and instruments before and during procedures.
- Assisted circulating nurse and surgical team with establishing and maintaining a sterile environment with proper aseptic techniques.
- Supported surgeons during operations by handing instruments, retracting tissue and cutting sutures.
- Prepared and cared for biological specimens collected for laboratory analysis.
- Sanitized high-touch surfaces to protect personnel from viruses and germs.
- identified issues and implemented prompt and successful solutions to allow continuation of the procedure.
Education
Certification - Surgical Technology
Erwin Technical College
Tampa, FL05.2022
High School Diploma -
Plant City High School
Plant City, FL05.2020
Skills
- Maintaining a Safe and Effective environment
- Sterile Technique Proficiency
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Active Listening
- Sterile field management
- Analytical thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Anatomy Understanding
- Problem-Solving
- Time management
Volunteer
Teacher Assistant
A+ Learning Center Plant City, Florida
- Monitored children and continually modeled good decision-making skills.
- Supported curriculum design, selection, and continued assessment to promote learning objectives.
- Worked cooperatively with other classrooms and learning center staff.
- Created warm and welcoming learning environment supporting emotional, academic, and social growth and development.
- Regulated classroom atmosphere and modeled appropriate behavior in pressured situations.
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
AdventHealth Tampa
05.2022 - Current
Surgical Technologist Student
Tampa General Hospital & AdventHealth Tampa
09.2021 - 04.2022
Certification - Surgical Technology
Erwin Technical College
High School Diploma -
Plant City High School
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