Ellen Aguirre
South Jordan,UT
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Nurse Apprentice position in surgical services. I am knowledgeable in most aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. I anticipates and addresses surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
FlexCare Medical Staffing
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Collaborated closely with surgeons and nurses to ensure seamless communication and teamwork during operations.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precision and skill, contributing to successful outcomes for patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability by swiftly adjusting to changing circumstances or new information within the surgical environment.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Surgical Technologist
Maui Memorial Medical Center/ Maui Health System
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Supported surgeons during cosmetic surgeries, gynecological and orthopedic procedures and general appointments.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
ICU Technician
Maui Memorial Medical Centerl/Maui Health System
04.2009 - 01.2020
- Maintained a clean and organized work area by performing routine equipment checks, restocking supplies, and sanitizing surfaces as needed.
- Streamlined workflow processes by assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients within the ICU unit.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Supported patients during recovery periods with proper positioning techniques, wound care, and hygiene assistance.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Delivered timely patient care during critical situations, ensuring that medical interventions were executed promptly and effectively under the guidance of supervising RNs or physicians.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Joyce University
Draper, UT06.2024
Associate of Arts -
University of Hawaii Maui College
Kahului, HI05.2013
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Attention to Detail
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- General surgical procedures
- OB/GYN procedures
- Aseptic Techniques
- Safe sharps disposal
- Sterile Technique Proficiency
- Equipment set up
- EMR Software
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
FlexCare Medical Staffing
02.2022 - 01.2024
Surgical Technologist
Maui Memorial Medical Center/ Maui Health System
01.2020 - 01.2022
ICU Technician
Maui Memorial Medical Centerl/Maui Health System
04.2009 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Joyce University
Associate of Arts -
University of Hawaii Maui College
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