Candice Laguna
Boulder,CO
Summary
Surgical Technologist with strong interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic competency in medical procedures would be shown. Performs tasks in accordance with the scope of practice specified by the faculty in the position and responsibilities, as well as industry-recognized professional organizations and certification bodies. Prepares and safeguards sterile equipment, tools, and supplies during operation. Has a thorough awareness of the surgical technique in order to anticipate the demands of the operating surgeon.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist Student
Sentara College Of Health Sciences
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Over 300 hours (150+ surgeries) of clinical experience in general, gynecologic, orthopedic, neurological, ENT surgery, pediatrics, and laparoscopic surgical procedures now.
- Capacity to perform duties properly under pressure and as member of surgical team.
- Excellent sterile technique and ability to deliver excellent patient care in operating room setting.
- Prepared and label medications and specimens.
- Positioned and drape patients and prepared wound dressings.
- Ensured all counts are preformed along with Time Out.
Park Ranger (Contact)
First Landing State Park
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Coordinated visitors, services, and supplies while providing protection and assistance to those in need.
- Responsible for park health and allowed public to enjoy campgrounds, trails, and surrounding areas by patrolling, answering questions from park guests, and making sure visitors followed fire and safety codes.
- Welcomed visitors by greeting them for reservation check in, directing visitors using employee and department directories, and maintaining security.
- Monitored daily logbook, issued visitor passes, and maintained safe and clean reception area.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
- Documented and communicated actions to maintain continuity through required software.
- Kept alert for any wildlife poachers, including ginseng root poaching.
Eligibility Representative
American Specialty Health Inc. (A.S.H.)
Southlake, TX
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Researched and resolved eligibility verification requests while providing the highest quality of customer service by maintaining a professional and courteous manner.
- Followed confidentiality guidelines to ensure security measures were enforced and proprietary information remained protected.
- Verified member eligibility from files, communications logs, and health plan websites, or by calling the health plan directly when other resources were exhausted.
- Input and save verified members' information into the communications log and/or member maintenance.
- Promptly processed and completed research to ensure turnaround times were met.
- Made follow-up calls to practitioners and members to provide research results.
- Built or updated member and group records in ASH's proprietary claims processing system, including documentation in notes.
- Devised and implemented strategies to streamline eligibility verification processes
- Resolved discrepancies with client applications to verify eligibility
- Facilitated information and resource exchanges with external agencies to progress client applications
- Engaged wider departments in accurate, timely paperwork completion
- Processed and certified documents for accuracy and compliance with government regulations
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologist
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Chesapeake, VA05.2023
No Degree - Medical Assisting
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA08.2018
High School Diploma -
Excelsior Charter High School
Victorville, CA06.2005
Skills
- Gathering equipment for sterilization
- Scrubbing, gowning & gloving Surgeon
- Proper handing of instruments to Surgeon
- Patient positioning understanding
- Extensive medical terminology knowledge
- Pharmacology
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Able to set up back table & mayo stands
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Safe sharps disposal
- Infection control protocols
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Passing surgical instruments
- Patient confidentiality
Certification
*BLS Certification: American Heart Association
Issue: 03/24/2021 Renew: 04/01/2023
eCard Code: 215411303603
*Association of Surgical Technologist, Member since 2022
*Certified Surgical Technologist (based on NBSTSA pass/completion May 03, 2023)
Timeline
Surgical Technologist Student
Sentara College Of Health Sciences
08.2021 - 05.2023
Park Ranger (Contact)
First Landing State Park
05.2018 - 10.2020
Eligibility Representative
American Specialty Health Inc. (A.S.H.)
01.2017 - 10.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologist
Sentara College of Health Sciences
No Degree - Medical Assisting
ECPI University
High School Diploma -
Excelsior Charter High School
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