Jasmine Acosta
New Rochelle
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist Extern
James J. Peters Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Bronx
01.2026 - 06.2026
- Completed over 120 surgical cases during clinical externship training
- Assisted surgical team during operative procedures in a hospital operating room setting
- Maintained sterile field and followed strict aseptic technique
- Prepared surgical instruments, equipment, supplies, and operating rooms for procedures
- Assisted with patient positioning, draping, room turnover, and surgical counts
- Collaborated with surgeons, nurses, and operating room staff to ensure patient safety and efficiency
- Gained clinical experience in Orthopedic, General, ENT, Urology, Ophthalmology, Vascular, Plastic, and Robotic surgery procedures
Paraprofessional
J.H.S. 190 Russell Sage
Forest Hills
12.2017 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with students needing additional educational support to foster academic growth
- Created and upheld a structured, positive learning environment to facilitate student engagement
- Supported teachers in delivering classroom instruction and enhancing student learning
Lead Toddler Teacher
All My Children Day Care & Nursery Schools
New York
09.2013 - 11.2017
- Developed and implemented educational activities, ensuring classroom safety and promoting learning
- Supervised and nurtured toddlers, fostering a safe and engaging classroom environment
- Updated parents on student progress and developmental milestones, strengthening home-school connections
Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist
Long Island College Hospital
Brooklyn
12.2009 - 08.2013
- Executed venipuncture and blood collection procedures to ensure accurate diagnostic testing
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, ensuring accurate patient records for effective treatment planning
- Supported physicians in patient care and examinations, enhancing overall patient experience
- Prepared patients for procedures and laboratory testing
Education
Associate's Degree - Surgical Technology
Mandl School, The College of Allied Health
New York, USA 09.2023 - 05.2026
Medical Assistant Program -
Allen School of Health Sciences
Brooklyn, USA 09.2008 - 06.2009
Skills
- Sterile Technique
- Aseptic Technique
- Instrument preparation
- Case preparation
- Sponge and Sharps Counts
- Patient Positioning
- Operating Room Preparation
- Room Turnover
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Surgical Documentation
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Communication Skills
- Bilingual communication
- Bilingual communication
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Mandated Reporter Certification
- CST Certification Scheduled, 06/26
Professional Memberships
Student Member, Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)
Timeline
Surgical Technologist Extern
James J. Peters Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
01.2026 - 06.2026
Associate's Degree - Surgical Technology
Mandl School, The College of Allied Health
09.2023 - 05.2026
Paraprofessional
J.H.S. 190 Russell Sage
12.2017 - 06.2022
Lead Toddler Teacher
All My Children Day Care & Nursery Schools
09.2013 - 11.2017
Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist
Long Island College Hospital
12.2009 - 08.2013
Medical Assistant Program -
Allen School of Health Sciences
09.2008 - 06.2009