Gloria Bato
Covina,CA
Summary
Certified surgical professional prepared to enhance surgical team efficiency and patient safety. Proven ability to assist in complex procedures and maintain sterile environments. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced settings, with strong attention to detail and adaptability in high pressure environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist - Registry
Medely
11.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist - PT
Kaiser Permanente
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted surgical teams by preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Maintained sterile environment by adhering to established protocols during surgeries and patient interactions.
- Collaborated with surgeons to anticipate needs, ensuring smooth workflow during operations.
- Conducted inventory management of surgical supplies, minimizing waste and improving availability.
- Evaluated surgical instruments for functionality, ensuring readiness prior to each procedure.
- Ensured availability of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment for efficient operational flow.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to facilitate patient positioning and safety protocols during surgeries.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Led initiatives to improve inventory management processes, enhancing resource allocation efficiency.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
Certified Surgical Technologist- Traveler
Aya Healthcare - FPH
11.2024 - 11.2025
Certified Surgical Technologist - Local Traveler
AMN Healthcare - KP Irvine
05.2022 - 03.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist - Traveler
Medely - LCMMC
11.2021 - 05.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist - FT
Beverly Hospital
05.2020 - 11.2021
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in instrument preparation and turnover times.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
Certified Surgical Technologist - PD
Coast Surgical Center
12.2018 - 10.2020
- Assisted surgical teams by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile environments.
- Operated and maintained surgical equipment, ensuring optimal functionality during procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to streamline workflow and enhance patient care.
- Monitored inventory levels of surgical supplies, facilitating timely replenishment and cost management.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through meticulous documentation practices.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
Education
No Degree - Surgical Tech
Premiere Career College
Irwindale, Ca04-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
USST
Philippines03-2009
Skills
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Surgical equipment operation
- Professionalism and ethics
- General Surgery
- Urology
- Vascular
- Ortho
- Ob Gyn
- Podiatry
- Neuro
- Robotic XI
- ENT
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist- Traveler
Aya Healthcare - FPH
11.2024 - 11.2025
Certified Surgical Technologist - Registry
Medely
11.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist - PT
Kaiser Permanente
04.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist - Local Traveler
AMN Healthcare - KP Irvine
05.2022 - 03.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist - Traveler
Medely - LCMMC
11.2021 - 05.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist - FT
Beverly Hospital
05.2020 - 11.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist - PD
Coast Surgical Center
12.2018 - 10.2020
No Degree - Surgical Tech
Premiere Career College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
USST