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Denet DeCardenas
La Jolla,CA
Summary
Diligent orthopedic service coordinator and certified surgical technologist with 16 years of diverse experience across specialties including pediatrics, trauma, orthopedics, and neurosurgery. Expertise in anticipating and addressing surgeons' needs, from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patients and passing instruments during procedures. Proven track record as an orthopedic coordinator, successfully streamlining workflows to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction while demonstrating strong teamwork and problem-solving skills. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of care and operational excellence in fast-paced surgical environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CST and Orthopaedic Service Coordinator
Rady Children's Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Coordinated service delivery across the ortho department to enhance operational efficiency.
- Implemented streamlined charts and operational forms to help new techs and nurses in more complex cases.
- Developed and maintained relationships with reps and surgeons to improve satisfaction.
- Managed documentation of pick sheets and rep lists. Also created a calendar for upcoming cases, ensuring that the surgeons had an ideal team to work with.
- Maintained accurate records of all service activities, facilitating smooth communication between surgical reps and the surgeons.
- Assessed surgeon and cases needs, developing solutions to meet needs.
- Served as a primary point of contact for surgical reps, addressing inquiries, providing updates, and ensuring overall satisfaction with services rendered.
- Assisted in training new staff on company policies and operational procedures for consistency.
Travel CST
Aya Healthcare
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
Travel CST
Aya Healthcare
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
Travel CST
Aya Healthcare
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
CST
Billings Clinic
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Travel CST
American Mobile Healthcare
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
Travel CST
American Mobile Healthcare
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
Travel CST
American Mobile Healthcare
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
Travel CST
American Mobile Healthcare
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
Education
Certificate of Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career Institute
08.2007
Skills
- Pediatric Surgery
- Manage Sterile Field
- Neurological Surgery
- Orthopedic surgery
- Total Joints
- Precepting
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Emergency Procedures
- Organ procurement
- Surgical Team Scrubbing
- Position Patients
- Invasive Procedures
Additional Information
- BLS
Affiliations
- NBSTSA #193372
- AST #93181
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist #193372
Interests
Timeline
CST and Orthopaedic Service Coordinator
Rady Children's Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Travel CST
Aya Healthcare
04.2023 - 08.2023
Travel CST
Aya Healthcare
04.2022 - 03.2023
Travel CST
Aya Healthcare
09.2021 - 03.2022
CST
Billings Clinic
01.2021 - 09.2021
Travel CST
American Mobile Healthcare
11.2019 - 11.2020
Travel CST
American Mobile Healthcare
07.2019 - 11.2019
Travel CST
American Mobile Healthcare
01.2019 - 07.2019
Travel CST
American Mobile Healthcare
07.2018 - 12.2018
Certificate of Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career Institute