Danay Esmeralda Gonzalez Castaneda
Madera,CA
Summary
Versatile professional bringing several years' experience to growing hospital. Highly proficient in various surgical procedures with success in contributing to the achievement of high patient outcome targets. Skilled in all elements of operating room setup, including inventory management, aseptic techniques, and preparing patients for procedures. Currently pursuing board certification.
Reliable Certified Surgical Technologist with notable experience in fast-paced surgical environments. Proficient in providing surgical assistance, managing sterilization procedures, and maintaining patient safety standards. Strengths include robust knowledge of surgical instruments, keen observational skills, and ability to work efficiently under pressure. Committed to improving operating room efficiency and patient outcomes through diligent teamwork and technical aptitude.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, California
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Provided instruction on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to job responsibilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Monitored patients' physical condition during surgery and reported any changes to the surgeon or circulating nurse.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
- Adhered to department policies regarding infection control practices.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Addressed patient bleeding and applied sterile dressings to close wounds.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.
- Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
- Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Set up trays with necessary surgical instruments according to established protocols.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Kaweah Delta Hospital
Visalia, California
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Provided instruction on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members.
- Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
ER Technician
Adventist Hospital
Hanford, California
03.2012 - 01.2019
- Provided emergency life-saving measures as needed for cardiac arrest, respiratory failure and shock victims.
- Collected and compiled data to document performance or assess program quality.
- Worked on variety of projects to provide supplemental support to unit staff and enhance department.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies ensuring adequate stock was available at all times.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
- Provided patient care and monitored vital signs.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
EVS Lead
Adventist Hospital
Hanford
09.2010 - 03.2012
- Inspected exterior and interior of building for service issues and reported damages and needed repairs to supervisor.
- Participated in monthly meetings with senior management to review departmental goals and objectives.
- Provided leadership to a team of 10+ EVS staff members, ensuring that all tasks were completed on time and within budget.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgery
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA05-2019
Certified Phlebotomist Technician - Clinical Laboratory Science
Tulare Adult School
Tulare, CA01-2013
Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing
Hanford Adult School
Hanford, CA11-2010
High School Diploma -
Lemoore High School
Lemoore, CA06-2005
Skills
- Infection control protocols
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Equipment set up and operation
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Safely disposing of needles
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Preparing for surgeries
- Dressing wounds
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Infection control practices
- HIPAA proficiency
- Surgical instrumentation
- Surgical equipment operation
- Sterile technique mastery
- OB/GYN procedures
- Professionalism and ethics
- Specimen collection
- Patient positioning expertise
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare
06.2022 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Kaweah Delta Hospital
07.2019 - 05.2022
ER Technician
Adventist Hospital
03.2012 - 01.2019
EVS Lead
Adventist Hospital
09.2010 - 03.2012
Associate of Science - Surgery
San Joaquin Valley College
Certified Phlebotomist Technician - Clinical Laboratory Science
Tulare Adult School
Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing
Hanford Adult School
High School Diploma -
Lemoore High School