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Carine Bolombelo

Coralville,IA

Summary

Getting a full-time position as a surgical technologist would allow me to gain more hands-on experience and better serve those who need my assistance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Technologist

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
02.2024 - Current
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
  • Counts all sponges, needle , Instruments before procedure and after procedure.
  • Skilled in surgical assistance across multiple specialties including Gynecology (total abdominal, laparoscopic, robotic, vaginal hysterectomies, anterior/posterior repair, tubal ligation, D&C, colostomy reversal, vulva excision), Urology (robotic surgery, prostatectomy, cystoscopy with stent, TURP, nephrectomy, penile procedures, cystectomy, midurethral sling), Transplants (open liver resection, laparoscopic nephrectomy donor, adult kidney transplant), and General Surgery (appendectomy, cholecystectomy, open/lap hernia repair). Proficient in scrubbing for robotic, laparoscopic, and open cases with experience on Da Vinci Xi surgical system.

Nursing Assistant

University of Iowa and Clinics
07.2022 - 02.2024
  • Providing support to patients for all daily needs and providing personal hygiene
  • Taking vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, and temperature
  • Interacting in a courteous, and respectful manner with patients, families, and visitors

Quality Control Technician

Protek Medical Supplies
01.2016 - 04.2022
  • Ensuring products or services meet established standard. Inspecting, testing, measuring materials and products.
  • Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.

Education

AAS: Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
12.2023

Nursing Aid Training Certification - C.P.R and First Aid

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2022

Skills

  • Experienced in Internet word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
02.2024 - Current

Nursing Assistant

University of Iowa and Clinics
07.2022 - 02.2024

Quality Control Technician

Protek Medical Supplies
01.2016 - 04.2022

Nursing Aid Training Certification - C.P.R and First Aid

Kirkwood Community College

AAS: Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Kirkwood Community College

Clinical Rotation

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics August 21, 2023- Sept. 27, 2023
  • Assisting with preparing, and cleaning the OR
  • Assisting with corrected patient verification
  • Organizing the sterile field before surgery
  • Performing surgical scrub and gowning the surgeon
  • Passing instruments, equipment, and supplies to the surgeon and anticipating the surgery team's needs.
  • Preparing and transporting used equipment instruments to the decontamination room.
  • Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids, IA October 2, 2023-Nov. 2,2023
  • The sterile field before surgery
  • Inspects instrument and power equipment.
  • Counts all instruments, needles, and sponges, with a registered nurse according to procedure.
  • Anticipates surgeon’s needs and assists the surgeon.
  • AV. Hospital Center, Iowa-City, IA Nov. 6, 2023-Dec. 10, 2023

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