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Carolina Ruiz

Santa Ana,CA

Summary

Skilled Surgical Technologist with background in fast-paced surgical settings. Possess hands-on experience in preparing operating rooms, sterilizing equipment, and assisting during surgeries. Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, and keen attention to detail. Contributed to successful surgical outcomes by ensuring efficient operation flow and maintaining strict sterile environments. Hardworking employee with multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every patient a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Machine Operator

B Braun Medical Inc
Santa Ana, Orange County
03.2022 - 05.2025
  • Operated machinery to support production processes efficiently.
  • Followed safety protocols to ensure a sterile environment.
  • Documented sterilization cycles and equipment maintenance logs accurately.
  • Recorded data on daily production sheets accurately detailing number of items produced each day.

Surgical Technologist

Externship MemorialCare Saddleback Surgical Center
Laguna Hills, California
10.2024 - 12.2024
  • Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
  • Assisted surgeons during operations by passing instruments and supplies.
  • Maintained sterile field to ensure patient safety throughout surgeries.
  • Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
  • Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
  • Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
  • Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.

SPD/Surgical Technologist

Externship MemorialCare Surgical Center
Laguna Woods, California
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Assisted surgeons by preparing sterile instruments and surgical supplies.
  • Communicated effectively with the surgical team to ensure smooth procedures.
  • Managed inventory of surgical supplies to ensure availability during procedures.
  • 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.
  • Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.

Education

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

American Career College
CA
12-2024

Skills

  • Surgical instrumentation
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Surgical site preparation
  • OR preparation
  • Operating room procedures
  • Patient safety
  • Critical thinking
  • Multitasking and organization

Certification

  • Tech In Surgery-Certified (NCCT) December 2024-December2026
  • Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) April 2024-April 2026

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Externship MemorialCare Saddleback Surgical Center
10.2024 - 12.2024

SPD/Surgical Technologist

Externship MemorialCare Surgical Center
07.2024 - 09.2024

Machine Operator

B Braun Medical Inc
03.2022 - 05.2025

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

American Career College

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