Carissa Register
Palm Harbor,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic surgical technologists eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. well trained in gynecological, orthopedic, urology, ENT and plastic procedures as well as trained with the Davinci xi robots. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the growth as a surgical technologists
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Advanced surgical care
Clearwater, Florida
06.2022 - Current
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Ventura County Medical Center
Ventura, CA
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, robotics, gynecological, urology, orthopedic, spine and plastic surgery procedures.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine and orthopedic trauma treatment in a level 2 trauma facility
Surgical Technologist
Mortan Plant Hospital
Clearwater, Florida
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, GU, spine and plastic surgery procedures.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
Surgical Technologist
St. Petersburg General Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, urology and plastic surgery procedures.
- Prepared instruments for sterilization.
- Maintained inventories of needles, instruments, sponges and other medical supplies.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Conducted initial and terminal sponge, instrument and needle counts.
- Assisted surgeons with reductions, pain injections and casting.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic,GU and plastic surgery procedures.
PATIENTSUPPORTTECHNICIAN
Mortan Plant Hospital
Clearwater, FL
06.2018 - 04.2021
- Upheld client privacy considerations through routine information verification and data entry protocols emphasizing high-end digital encryption technologies.
- Participated in meetings and coordinated patient care requirements with other care providers.
- Helped patients obtain the necessary services to meet their health care needs.
- Provided front desk support and customer service satisfaction to patients, with courtesy, respect, and professionalism.
- Respected the rights of patients and maintained confidentiality.
- Answered call lights Efficiently Took blood sugars and blood pressures every two hours to monitor patients Helped with bathing patients Kept up with patient charting.
Server
Sand Pearl Resort And Spa
Clearwater, Florida
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Communicated customers' menu choices and special requests to kitchen staff to minimize errors.
- Assisted guests with making menu choices.
- Used POS system to accurately input orders and process payments.
- Controlled the flow of food from the kitchen to the dining table.
- Assisted bartender with managing deliveries to customers in different sections.
- Took orders, made drinks, and cleaned tables after the guests' departures.
- Monitored tables and expertly handled requests, kept drinks refilled, and offered additional items such as desserts.
- Greeted all guests with smile and friendly greeting.
- Handled as many as 8 tables at once with high service quality.
CHILDCAREPROVIDER
pinellas park, Florida
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Communicate with parents regarding observations and concerns or to provide positive feedback.
- Maintained safe, nurturing environment for children and followed prescribed procedures for optimal care Helped children practice good hygiene and provided potty training and diapering.
- Provided enjoyable activities for children under supervision.
- Maintained clean classroom, eating, and activity areas.
- Built positive relationships with parents by listening to concerns and requests.
- Selected activities to reinforce learning and discovery and helped children develop personal interests.
CASHIER
Seminole, Florida
06.2013 - 05.2015
- Answered questions regarding products.
- Solved complaints by customers and issued credits for returned merchandise.
- Collected payment for customer purchases.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the start of each shift and balanced drawer at the end of each shift.
- Greeted all customers and provided prompt and friendly service.
- Adhered to all cash handling policies and procedures.
- Recognized for providing efficient service with high degree of accuracy.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.2021
certificate of completion -
Patient Support Tech
Clearwater, FLSt. Petersburg College
Skills
- Safe sharps disposal
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Infection control protocols
- HIPAA proficiency
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Advanced surgical care
06.2022 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Ventura County Medical Center
03.2022 - 05.2022
Surgical Technologist
Mortan Plant Hospital
08.2021 - 03.2022
Surgical Technologist
St. Petersburg General Hospital
01.2021 - 08.2021
PATIENTSUPPORTTECHNICIAN
Mortan Plant Hospital
06.2018 - 04.2021
Server
Sand Pearl Resort And Spa
10.2016 - 05.2018
CHILDCAREPROVIDER
08.2015 - 09.2016
CASHIER
06.2013 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Keiser University
certificate of completion -
Patient Support Tech
St. Petersburg College
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