DACNADARS MARTIN
Surgical Technologist / Surgical Assistant
Houston
Summary
Driven Certified Surgical Technologist, Licensed Surgical Assistant offering 18 years of experience in surgery centers and hospital settings. Strong sterile techniques, and great team member. Work well under pressure, multitask and very organized. Knowledgeable in general surgery, plastic surgery, endoscopy, cardiovascular procedures, urology, labor and delivery, among other specialties. Display an ability to learn rapidly and adapt quickly to changing situations. I am eager to take my next career step with a growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Surgical Assistant
Advanced Surgical Assistant
12.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
- Continually updated professional skills, staying abreast of the latest surgical techniques and technologies.
- Reduced post-operative complications through thorough wound care and dressing application.
- Ensured patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment throughout surgery.
- Provided mentorship to new Surgical Assistants in order to maintain high levels of competency within the team.
- Assisted surgeons with critical decision-making processes during challenging cases.
- Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
Surgical Technologist
Memorial Hermann West
08.2022 - 12.2023
- 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.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
Surgical Technologist
St. Joseph Medical Center
04.2010 - 04.2022
- Provide excellent patient care.
- Adhere to infection control and safety precautions following hospital guidelines.
- Establish a safe environment for invasive and noninvasive procedure.
- Ensure sterility from the time I am setting up my back table, until patient leaves the operating room.
- Check equipment prior to cases, to make sure is working properly.
- Make sure implants and supplies are readily available
- Perform scrub or assistant duties and responsibilities such as soft and instrument count, helping with cutting sutures, irrigating, suctioning, adjusting overhead lights, passing specimens, retracting, suturing, applying dressings, following job description.
- Setup operating rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during different procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Education
Surgical Assistant Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN2014
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Keiser Career College
Miami, FL2007
Associate of Science - undefined
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL2005
Skills
- OB/GYN
- Cardio-thoracic
- Orthopedics
- General Surgery
- Plastics Reconstructive
- Urology
- Robotic
- Vascular
Certification
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Certified Surgical Technologist by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
License Surgical First Assistant by Texas Medical Board (TMB)
Languages
English, Spanish
Timeline
Licensed Surgical Assistant
Advanced Surgical Assistant
12.2022 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Memorial Hermann West
08.2022 - 12.2023
Surgical Technologist
St. Joseph Medical Center
04.2010 - 04.2022
Surgical Assistant Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Keiser Career College
Associate of Science - undefined
Miami Dade College