Cheleeza Marajh
Northwell Health
Richmond Hill,USA
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Dedicated Surgical Technologist with four years of experience in a high-volume ambulatory surgery center. Experienced in preparing and maintaining sterile fields, anticipating surgeon needs, and assisting during a wide variety of surgical procedures. Skilled in robotic, ophthalmic, ENT, plastic, and gynecologic surgeries with a strong commitment to patient safety, efficiency, and teamwork. Previous experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant provides a solid foundation in direct patient care and compassionate service. Seeking to contribute my surgical expertise and continue growing within Northwell Health at North Shore University Hospital.
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
3 Years 9 Months- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, ENT (ophthalmology and middle-ears included) ,robotic , GU and plastic surgery procedures.
- Prepare operating rooms by ensuring all instruments, implants, supplies, and equipment are available and functioning prior to each procedure.
- Establish and maintain a sterile field throughout surgical cases.
- Anticipate surgeon needs by efficiently passing instruments, sutures, and supplies.
- Perform accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts according to hospital policy.
- Assist with patient positioning, prepping, draping, and maintaining patient safety throughout procedures.
- Handle surgical specimens according to established protocols.
- Perform efficient operating room turnover to support on-time case starts.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, registered nurses, and perioperative staff to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
- Consistently demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and effective communication in a fast-paced surgical environment.
- Educated new staff on proper surgical protocols and equipment usage.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized .
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
1 Year 7 Months- Ensure proper postoperative-pain management by notifying nursing staff of patient’s pain and effectively alerting supervisors of potential unhealthy changes.
- Reduced risk of patient infection and cross contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained a neat work environment ensuring staff and patient safety.
- Provided care to patients with consideration of aging process, human developmental stages and culture.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
5 Months- Preserve patient’s dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering, emptying out draining bags, bathing and feeding.
- Effective team collaboration and consistent in the delivery of empathetic care to both patients and family members.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conduction exercise routines according to care plan.
- Cared for patients with diagnoses such as Covid-19, respiratory failure, Parkinson’s and muscular dystrophy.
- Reduced risk of patient infection via cross contamination.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
7 Months- Assisted patients with mobility needs including moving to and from beds with the use of wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
- Gathered dietary information and assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs post-operative according to care plan.
- Ensured proper postoperative pain management by notifying nursing staff of patients pain and pain level(s).
- Accurately measured and recorded patient’s vital signs including body temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and blood oxygen.
Education
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Associate - Pre-Medical Science
Skills
Assisted in coordinating patient care and promoting overall well-being.
Provided companionship and emotional support to improve patient comfort.
Supported patients by addressing cultural and physical needs.
Sterile & aseptic technique
Surgical instrumentation
Operating room setup & breakdown
Surgical counts
General surgery
Robotic surgery (da Vinci)
Ophthalmology (retina included)
ENT procedures ( including middle ear)
Plastic surgery
Gynecologic surgery
Plastics surgery
Genito-urinary surgery
Patient positioning & safety
Surgical specimen handling
Infection prevention
Anticipating surgeon needs
OR efficiency & room turnover
Team collaboration
Critical thinking
Time management
Electronic medical records (EMR)
Certification
- NY Certified Nursing Assistant License 07/2021
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification 11/2025
CLINICAL ROTATION
- Surgical Technology Student
- Performed first and second scrub duties in the following cases General, ENT, EYE, GYN, Plastic, Ortho, Plastic, Neuro, Cardio, GU, Gastro Vascular
- Prepared all instruments needed for surgery
- Tasked to check and troubleshoot equipment to ensure proper functioning and performance during surgery
- Coordinated equipment supplies and instruments according to surgeons preferences
- Assisted team members in the operating room
- Accurately and efficiently managed all store inventory processes
- Excellent listening skills and ability to take direction
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Northwell Health
11.2022 - CurrentRead More
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility
03.2021 - 10.2022Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Rego Park Health Care
03.2020 - 08.2020Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation & Healing Center
08.2019 - 03.2020Read More
University of the West Indies
Associate from Pre-Medical Science
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Swedish Institute
Certificate from Surgical Technology
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