Elena Rodriguez Machin
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Experienced Surgical Technologist with a proven track record at Hollywood Memorial Hospital, specializing in maintaining aseptic technique and advanced perioperative skills. Bilingual in Spanish and English, demonstrates strong leadership to ensure high-quality patient care and operational efficiency. Expertise includes trauma level 1 procedures and organ harvesting, reflecting a commitment to excellence in surgical technology. Aiming to leverage skills in a dynamic healthcare environment to further enhance surgical outcomes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Inner Reflections Addiction Recovery Center
William H. Burton Jr.
Boca Raton, FL
01.2011 - 01.2023
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients based on their history of addiction, mental health, and lifestyle factors.
- Conducted assessments to identify the severity of the client's substance abuse and other relevant issues.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals in acute distress due to addiction or withdrawal symptoms.
- Educated patients and family members about the nature of addiction, its consequences, and available resources.
- Maintained accurate records of patient interactions including diagnoses, treatments provided, medication prescribed.
- Monitored patients' progress throughout the course of treatment by administering psychological tests and evaluating outcomes data.
- Conducted regularly scheduled follow-ups post-client discharge to support continued sobriety.
Surgical Technologist at PRN
Nurses PRN
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05.2016 - 11.2022
- Ensured sterile environment for surgeries.
- Ensured availability of instruments based on Surgeons' preference cards.
- Ensured proper placement of wound care materials.
- Facilitated surgeries by ensuring availability of necessary tools.
- Ensured readiness of instruments for various case loads.
- Enhanced efficiency in turnaround time.
- Prepared operating rooms and draped surgical access sites to assist surgeons.
- Managed inventory counts with circulator.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Plantation General Hospital
Plantation, FL
05.1995 - 06.2009
- Arranged operating room for surgeries.
- Executed preparation and draping of surgical areas.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Adhered to strict aseptic procedures at all times.
- Verified functionality of equipment before use in operating rooms.
- Counted instruments pre-surgery, during procedure, and post-operation according to hospital policy.
- Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incisions sites postoperatively.
- Transferred labeled specimens to the lab for analysis.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Dr. Moshe Stav and Ralph Guarneri MD FACS
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
01.1995 - 01.2009
- Balanced dual roles across Plantation General and private practice with efficient time management. Transitioned to Full time At PGH after 2 years
- Set up sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Sustained sterile environment during procedures.
- Facilitated operative procedures by anticipating surgical needs and passing instruments.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Participated in orthopedic repairs and wound closure suturing techniques.
- Arranged equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures.
- Maintained optimal visibility during surgery with retractors, sponges, and suction devices.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Ensured proper decontamination and cleaning of surgical instruments and equipment.
- Assisted with post-surgery dressing application.
- Prepared specimens in labeled containers to drop off at the lab.
Preceptor
National School of Technology
North Miami Beach, FL
06.2001 - 08.2002
- Monitored progress of preceptees in meeting goals set forth by the program curriculum.
- Identified opportunities for improvement and provided constructive criticism when needed.
- Discussed ethical considerations related to patient care decisions with preceptees.
- Managed and monitored onboarding process for nursing staff, encompassing new employee orientation and scheduling.
- Conducted training sessions for medical professionals in specialized cardiovascular care.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods
- Instructed students in real-time scenarios during scrubbing sessions.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Hollywood Memorial Hospital Joe DiMaggio' Children
Hollywood, FL
02.1993 - 04.1995
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
- Adhered to department policies regarding infection control practices.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
- Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
- Assisted with reductions and limb casting and administered pain injections.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Westside Regional Medical Center
Plantation, FL
01.1991 - 02.1993
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
- Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incisions sites postoperatively.
- Retrieved specimens from the OR for laboratory analysis.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to job responsibilities.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST C.S.T.
Sheridan Technical College
Hollywood, FL01-1993
Skills
- Aseptic Technique
- Medical terminology
- Proficient in Sterilization Methods
- Maintain OSHA standards and hospital etiquette
- Demonstrated advanced perioperative skills with endoscopic equipment
- Team members have good ethics
- Results driven
- Excellent organizational skills
- Participate in departmental staff meetings
- Inspect and/or repair instruments
- Bilingual, fluent in Spanish and English
- On-call readiness
- Complete Rotation of Surgical Procedures
- Trauma Level 1 experience
- Experience Harvesting Organs while working with 4 universities for the retrieval of such
Timeline
Surgical Technologist at PRN
Nurses PRN
05.2016 - 11.2022
Inner Reflections Addiction Recovery Center
William H. Burton Jr.
01.2011 - 01.2023
Preceptor
National School of Technology
06.2001 - 08.2002
Certified Surgical Technologist
Plantation General Hospital
05.1995 - 06.2009
Certified Surgical Technologist
Dr. Moshe Stav and Ralph Guarneri MD FACS
01.1995 - 01.2009
Certified Surgical Technologist
Hollywood Memorial Hospital Joe DiMaggio' Children
02.1993 - 04.1995
Certified Surgical Technologist
Westside Regional Medical Center
01.1991 - 02.1993
Associate of Applied Science - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST C.S.T.
Sheridan Technical College
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