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Elizabeth Changanaqui

Lorton,VA

Summary

Certified Surgical Technologist with specialization in traveling assignments. Possess hands-on experience in assisting surgeries, maintaining surgical instruments and ensuring adherence to all safety protocols. Strengths include solid knowledge of surgical procedures, high adaptability to different work environments and excellent interpersonal skills. Previous roles have resulted in seamless operations within surgery rooms, improved patient care standards and heightened efficiency within teams.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

TRAVELING CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Richmond, VA
06.2024 - Current
  • Travel assignment at CJW Medical Center-Chippenham Campus, Level 1 Trauma Center.
  • Scrub: Trauma, Ortho Trauma, Vascular, General (open and laparoscopic), Davinci Robot, GYN, Urology, ENT, Oral, Neuro, and Orthospine.
  • Pick procedure case carts.
  • Precept Surgical Technologist students.

CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST III

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Fairfax, VA
07.2002 - Current
  • Full-time Jul 2002-Nov 2022. PRN Nov 2022-current
  • Understand and utilize knowledge of aseptic principles and safety practices to prevent the spread of infection/cross-contamination and promote a safe and healthy environment.
  • Assist during surgery as member of the surgical team by passing instruments & supplies.
  • Closely follow the progress of the procedure and anticipate needs to facilitate the completion of the procedure in a timely manner.
  • Complete necessary arrangements of operating room prior to surgery by setting up instruments and assembling equipment as required for particular procedures.
  • Perform counts of instruments, sharps, and sponges with the circulating nurse in accordance with established operating room procedures.
  • Handle specimens and medications in accordance with established procedures.
  • Lead Surgical Technologist for Bariatric service 2007-2020.
  • Lead Surgical Technologist for Davinci service 2010-2015
  • Function in the role of trainer/preceptor for students and newly hired surgical technologists.

TRAVELING CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Stability Healthcare
Haymarket, VA
11.2022 - 06.2024
  • Local travel assignment at UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center.
  • Scrubbed Davinci Robot procedures (General, Bariatric and GYN), General (open and laparoscopic), OrthoSpine, Ortho, Urology and Plastic surgeries.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
08.2002

Surgical Technologist Certification - Surgical Technology

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
05.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Modern & Classical Languages (Spanish)

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
08.2000

Skills

  • Proficient in open and laparoscopic surgeries for Bariatric, General and GYN
  • Proficient in Davinci robotic surgery for Bariatric, General, GYN and Urology
  • Skilled in Trauma, Ortho Trauma, Podiatry, Spine, Vascular, ENT, Oral, Dental, Urology, and Plastics
  • English and Spanish fluency

Certification

  • Licensed Registered Surgical Technologist (Virginia, since July 2015)
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) (since December 2007)
  • Certified Health & Community Settings Interpreter (since August 2005)

Timeline

TRAVELING CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
06.2024 - Current

TRAVELING CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Stability Healthcare
11.2022 - 06.2024

CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST III

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
07.2002 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

George Mason University

Surgical Technologist Certification - Surgical Technology

Northern Virginia Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Modern & Classical Languages (Spanish)

George Mason University

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