Daisy Arellano
Ridgewood,NY
Summary
Focused certified surgical technologist with Level 2 Trauma center experience at Mount Sinai. Knowledgeable in practices such as General, Bariatric, Robotics, Breast, Gynecology, Urology, Vascular, Podiatry, Orthopedics, and Neurology surgeries. Possess specialized skills in surgical instrumentation, sterilization techniques, and operating room protocols. Excel in teamwork, communication, and adaptability, ensuring seamless support during surgical procedures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital
New York, NY
07.2024 - Current
- Applies principles and practices of asepsis: performs surgical scrub, gowning, and gloving procedures
- Sets up a sterile instrument table and prepares supplies according to the type of operation. Assists in draping the patient, and the operation is according to need
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences
- Adhered to department policies regarding infection control practices
- Assists and anticipates the needs of the surgeon for instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies according to knowledge of procedural requirements and constant monitoring of progress
- Maintains a correct count of sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulating nurse, and reports the correctness of discrepancies according to established policy and procedure
Externship Surgical Technologist Student
Mount Sinai Morningside
New York, NY
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Followed hospital policies, regulations, dress code, and schedules
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of sterility and productivity
- Took extensive notes to document surgical cases being performed and further solidify learning objectives
Administration Support Assistant
Northwell Health Physicians and Partner
New York, NY
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Dr. Jessica Lim assistant: create appointments, administrate her incoming faxes and facilitate her schedule
- Assists in diversified clerical duties which include typing various correspondence, greeting and directing visitors: answering telephones, taking messages, scheduling appointments, collecting payments
- Maintaining department/office files: record keeping, patient record filing
Clinical Medical Administrative Assistant
Private Clinic
Brooklyn, NY
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues
- Prepared, reviewed and submitted patient statements to determine factual accuracy
- Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs
- Responded to requests from healthcare staff or Dr. Zaheer Ahmed for interpreter services
Volunteer
NYC Health + Health/ Metropolitan
New York, NY
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Helped the Chief of Surgery, Dr. Marc Kenneth Wallack with his office
- Distribute documents throughout the different floor departments
- Maintained up-to-date and accurate department files and records
- Kept facilities organized, clean and well- maintained to best meet department needs
Education
A.O.S - Surgical Technologist
Mandl School The College of Allied Health
New York, NY04.2024
Associate of Science - Science
New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY06.2021
High School Diploma -
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
New York, NY06.2018
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Attention to detail
- Active learner
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Medical terminology
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Surgical instrumentation
- Safe sharps disposal
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Specimen collection
Certification
- National Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist, NBSTSA, 05/26/2026
- CPR AED certification, 11/18/25
- Certified Clinical Medical Administrative Assistant, NHA, 2018-2026
- HIPPA Gen Course RSVD, 07/17/14
Accomplishments
- STAR Certification of Recognition
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Externship Surgical Technologist Student
Mount Sinai Morningside
01.2024 - 04.2024
Administration Support Assistant
Northwell Health Physicians and Partner
08.2021 - 12.2023
Clinical Medical Administrative Assistant
Private Clinic
09.2018 - 07.2021
Volunteer
NYC Health + Health/ Metropolitan
01.2018 - 05.2018
A.O.S - Surgical Technologist
Mandl School The College of Allied Health
Associate of Science - Science
New York City College of Technology
High School Diploma -
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
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