Denise Gamboa
Denver,CO
Summary
Dynamic Surgical Technologist with extensive experience. Specializing in sterile technique and critical thinking. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient safety and comfort during complex procedures while expertly managing instruments and specimens. A collaborative team player committed to optimizing surgical outcomes through effective communication and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Colorado Regional Surgery Center
Arvada, CO
02.2022 - 08.2025
- Prepared surgical instruments and maintained sterile environments for operations.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and answered their questions thoroughly.
- Assisted oral surgeons during procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Maintained and sterilized instruments, tools, and equipment used during dental surgeries.
- Assisted with suturing wounds closed following surgical operations when necessary.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed throughout the duration of each procedure.
Surgical Technologist
The Medical Center of Aurora
Aurora, CO
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted surgeons during operations by passing instruments and supplies.
- Maintained a sterile field throughout the surgical process.
- Monitored patient safety and comfort during procedures.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Received specimens from pathology laboratory for examination by surgeon during operation.
- Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
SURGICAL ASSISTANT
Folk Plastic Surgery
Denver, CO
09.2008 - 04.2020
- Assisted surgeons with procedures in a fast-paced plastic surgery environment.
- Prepared surgical instruments and ensured their proper sterilization before operations.
- Supported patient positioning and comfort during various surgical interventions.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Communicated with professionalism and compassion when interacting with surgical team and patients.
- Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
Education
Certified Laser specialist -
Rocky Mountain Laser College
02.2015
Associate of Science - Surgical Technologist
Cambridge College
Denver, Co05.2003
Skills
Surgical & Trauma Support
Sterile technique and infection control
Rapid response and critical thinking
Specimen and equipment management
Team collaboration and communication
Attention to detail
References
References available upon request.
Certification
- Laser Certified
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
The Medical Center of Aurora
06.2024 - 02.2025
Surgical Technologist
Colorado Regional Surgery Center
02.2022 - 08.2025
SURGICAL ASSISTANT
Folk Plastic Surgery
09.2008 - 04.2020
Certified Laser specialist -
Rocky Mountain Laser College
Associate of Science - Surgical Technologist
Cambridge College
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