Brissa Cortez
Richland ,WA
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Precision Surgery Center
Hermiston , OR
11.2019 - 08.2023
- Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Transported patients to operating room before surgery and monitored vital signs throughout procedure.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
- Kept inventory of supplies and ordered new items as needed.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
- Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
- Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
- Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, scrub techs., while performing duties in the OR environment.
- 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.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
Cashier
Highlands Organic Market
Kennewick, WA
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Small World Learning Center
Pasco, WA
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted Lead Teacher in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities for children.
- Organized daily classroom routines, including snack time, story time, and outdoor playtime.
- Provided guidance to children on appropriate behavior during class activities.
- Monitored the safety of children at all times while they were playing or engaging in activities.
- Helped with mealtime preparation, clean up and serving meals to the children.
- Maintained a clean and organized classroom environment that was conducive to learning.
- Assisted with potty training when needed.
- Conducted regular assessments of each child's development progress and shared results with parents.
- Provided individual attention to each student by addressing their needs promptly and positively reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Supervised playgrounds and other recreational areas to ensure safety of the children at all times.
- Attended staff meetings regularly to discuss new strategies for providing quality childcare services.
- Worked closely with colleagues to create an inviting atmosphere where every child felt welcome, safe, respected and valued.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Surgical Technologist Program
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Assisted in prepping the operating room for surgery by setting up and organizing equipment, instruments, and supplies.
- Maintained sterile field during surgical procedures by passing instruments to surgeon.
- Gathered all necessary supplies and equipment needed for operation.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Counted sponges, needles and instruments before and after operation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kennewick General Hospital
Kennewick, WA
04.2010 - 08.2012
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA08-2017
GED -
Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee, WA11-2010
Skills
- Aseptic Techniques
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Specimen Collection
- Passing surgical tools
- Electronic Charting
- Surgical Assistance
- HIPAA proficiency
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Transporting patients
- Preparing for surgeries
- Equipment set up and operation
- Safely disposing of needles
- Collecting medical specimens
- Instrument preparation
- Administering Medications
- Surgical counts
- Organizational abilities
- Dressing wounds
- Instrument Sterilization
- Patient transportation
- Equipment set up
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Precision Surgery Center
11.2019 - 08.2023
Cashier
Highlands Organic Market
06.2019 - 08.2022
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Small World Learning Center
03.2018 - 06.2019
Surgical Technologist Program
Columbia Basin College
09.2016 - 08.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kennewick General Hospital
04.2010 - 08.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Columbia Basin College
GED -
Wenatchee Valley College
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