Christina Izzard
Las Vegas
Summary
Aspiring Certified Surgical Technologist set to graduate on August 7, 2026, with hands-on experience gained through clinical rotations at Centennial Hills Hospital and Spring Valley Hospital. Comprehensive understanding of the surgical instrument cycle—from decontamination to the sterile field—enhanced by concurrent experience in sterile processing. Strong ability to maintain strict sterile technique while anticipating the needs of the surgical team, ensuring safe and efficient patient care in fast-paced operative environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician (PRN)
Valley Health System – Summerlin Hospital
07.2025 - Current
- Perform decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments
- Ensure compliance with infection control and sterilization protocols
- Support operating room efficiency through proper instrument preparation
Telemetry Technician (PRN)
Horizon Specialty Hospital
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and oxygen saturation
- Identify and report abnormal findings and initiate alerts when necessary
- Document and interpret rhythm strips
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV08-2026
Sterile Processing Technician - Allied Healthcare
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Maintains strict sterile technique, continuously monitors the field for breaks, and initiates corrective action in compliance with AST standards
- Prepares and organizes back table and Mayo stand for a wide range of procedures, ensuring proper instrument selection, functionality, and readiness
- Understanding of procedures being executing & efficiently passes instruments and sutures, and maintains procedural flow in fast-paced operative settings
- Performs and documents accurate sponge, sharps, and instrument counts, actively supporting patient safety and regulatory compliance
Certification
HSPA Certified Registered Central Sterile Service Technician
#656380
Exp: 5/31/2026
BLS Provider: eCard Code 255411514811
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician (PRN)
Valley Health System – Summerlin Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Telemetry Technician (PRN)
Horizon Specialty Hospital
07.2024 - 01.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
College of Southern Nevada
Sterile Processing Technician - Allied Healthcare
College of Southern Nevada
Clinical Experience
Centennial Hills Hospital
Spring Valley Hospital
Actively participating in diverse clinical rotations with intentional exposure to a broad range of surgical specialties, with over 150 surgeries executed. Experience with the DaVinci X and XI Robot, Aquablations, Organ Procurements, Liposuction with fat transfers and C-Sections and ORIF procedures.
- Maintained strict adherence to aseptic technique and infection control standards with a strict surgical conscience
- Prepared surgical instrumentation, supplies and equipment needed for the cases
- Demonstrated ability to maintain Surgeons rhythm during surgery by researching Surgical Cases prior to entering them
- Used Clear, Concise and Professional Language to ensure patient safety