Gabriela Vuelvas
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced Surgical Technologist skilled in supporting surgeons throughout operative procedures across multiple specialties. Expertise in OR preparation, scrub duties, instrument management, and maintaining aseptic environments. CPR/BLS certified with a commitment to AORN standards and effective team collaboration.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technology Extern
Cedars Sinai Hospital
Los Angeles, California
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Performed scrub functions for general and minor specialty cases while maintaining strict aseptic technique.
- Anticipated needs of surgeon and CST, facilitating seamless procedural flow.
- Prepared ORs, surgical trays, and case carts according to surgeon preference lists, ensuring readiness for procedures.
- Set up OR tables with instrumentation aligned to individual surgeon preferences, enhancing surgical efficiency.
- Positioned patients safely using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and intra-operative risk factors.
- Operated sterilization equipment including decontamination units, steam autoclaves, and chemical sterilizers.
- Participated in rotations across 10 medical specialties to gain diverse clinical experience.: ENT, General, Ortho, Neuro/Spine, Cardiovascular, GI, GU, OB/GYN, Robotics.
- Demonstrated adherence to hospital policies, departmental procedures, and AORN recommended practices.
Medical Assistant
Saban Community Clinic
Los Angeles, USA
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Facilitated patient check-in process, collected specimens, performed venipuncture, and administered injections.
- Assisted providers with minor procedures and maintained sterile environments.
- Streamlined patient processes to enhance service delivery in high-volume clinical setting.
Medical Assistant Extern
Santa Monica Urgent Care
Santa Monica, USA
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Collected patient vitals, filled lab orders, and assisted physicians during procedures to support effective patient care.
- Facilitated patient flow in urgent care setting.
- Assisted in patient intake and updated electronic health records efficiently.
- Prepared examination rooms for patient visits, ensuring cleanliness and organization.
- Conducted basic laboratory tests and processed specimens under supervision.
Waitress & Hostess
Salt Restaurant & Bar
Marina Del Rey, USA
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Greeted and seated guests in a friendly and efficient manner.
- Provided menus and informed guests about daily specials and promotions.
- Managed reservations and waitlists using the restaurant's booking system.
- Delivered high-quality customer service and managed fast-paced workflow.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously to maintain efficient service flow and improve customer experience.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA07-2025
Medical Assistant Diploma -
UEI College
Huntington Park, CA05-2021
Skills
- Aseptic Technique
- Sterile Field Maintenance
- Scrub Role
- Surgical Instrumentation
- Assisting Surgical Procedures
- Case cart management
- Tray Setup
- Decontamination Unit
- Steam Autoclave
- Chemical Sterilization
- Patient Positioning
- Patient positioning techniques
- OR preparation
- OR efficiency
- Surgeon needs anticipation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Strong Communication
- Team Collaboration
- General specialties
Certification
- CPR/BLS Certified
- HIPAA Compliance Trained
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Surgical Technology Extern
Cedars Sinai Hospital
11.2024 - 03.2025
Medical Assistant
Saban Community Clinic
06.2021 - 10.2023
Medical Assistant Extern
Santa Monica Urgent Care
02.2021 - 04.2021
Waitress & Hostess
Salt Restaurant & Bar
03.2019 - 11.2019
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Glendale Career College
Medical Assistant Diploma -
UEI College