Ivonne Ramirez
Summary
My education and hands-on experience have prepared me to work confidently as a Certified Surgical Technologist. Command strong communication skills, interfacing effectively with all levels of medical personnel from diverse disciplines. Dedicated, resourceful and highly motivated. Quickly adapt to changing needs and requirements, taking all necessary steps to meet priorities. Rapidly learn new methods and policies/procedures. Present a positive, professional attitude at all times.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist/ Clerical
Cerritos Surgery Center
Cerritos, USA
05.2026 - Current
- Scrubbed and assisted in high-volume orthopedic surgeries, supporting total knee, shoulder, hip arthroplasty, arthroscopic procedures, carpal tunnel releases, and podiatry surgeries while ensuring adherence to sterile technique and patient safety standards.
- Prepared operating rooms, instruments, implants, and specialized equipment.
- Maintained sterile technique and assisted surgeons throughout procedures to ensure patient safety and efficient surgical workflow.
- Supported team members by organizing files and managing documentation efficiently.
- Collaborated with colleagues to ensure timely completion of daily responsibilities.
Evs Housekeeping
UCI Health
Lakewood, USA
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Performed thorough cleaning terminals of operating rooms and common areas following hospital infection-control protocols.
- OR turnover procedures, coordinating with surgical teams to prepare rooms and equipment between cases, and supporting on-time case starts.
Surgical Technologist Intern
UCI Health
Lakewood, USA
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Assisted in all phases of surgery, from pre-op to post-op.
- Surgical areas scrubbed included: General Surgery, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, Cytology, ENT, Vascular, Neurosurgery and DA Vinci Robotic-assisted Surgeries.
- Set up a sterile table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment and medical solutions for each procedure.
- Gowned and gloved surgeon and assistant.
- Assisted with draping the sterile field.
- Checked supplies and equipment necessary for surgical procedures.
- Turnover OR and prepared for the next patient.
Education
Graduate/Surgical Technology Program -
American Career College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Surgical Scrub
- Microbiology
- Surgical Procedures
- Surgical Pharmacology
- Surgical equipment handling
- Inflammation/Healing
- Draping Procedures
- Aseptic techniques
- Medical Terminology
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Sterilization Procedures
- Surgical instrumentation
- Pre and Post Care
- Medical Ethics
- Infection control protocols
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist #100293566
- NCCT Tech In Surgery, Certified #1268464
- CPR / BLS Certificate, American Heart Association
- Hospital Fire And Life Safety, L.A COMAND Los Angeles
Surgical Experience
- ENT Surgery, Bilateral Myringotomy, Tympanoplasty, Bronchoscopy, Tracheostomy
- Neurosurgery, Lumbar Laminectomy, Lumbar Discectomy, Craniotomy Tumor Resections
- Ortho Surgery, Total Hip Arthroplasty, Total Knee Arthroplasty, Shoulder Arthroscopy, Knee Arthroscopy, Carpal Tunnel Release
- Other Procedures, Gastroscopy, Laparoscopy, Nephrectomy, Colostomy, Craniotomy, Cholecystectomy, Total Hysterectomy, Gastrectomy
Timeline
Surgical Technologist/ Clerical
Cerritos Surgery Center
05.2026 - Current
Surgical Technologist Intern
UCI Health
10.2025 - 02.2026
Evs Housekeeping
UCI Health
08.2025 - 05.2026
Graduate/Surgical Technology Program -
American Career College