Jennie-Marie Vazquez
Port Richey,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Surgical Technologist with two years of Pediatric OR experience and one year of Cardiac providing the correct assistance during complex medical procedures. I am an excellent communicator with proficient knowledge in infection control, sterile draping, and sterilization techniques. Expertly prepares surgical instrumentation and equipment to enhance procedural efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Certified Surgical Technologist
HCA Bayonet Point Hospital
Port Richey, Florida
10.2025 - Current
- Collaborate with surgical team, vendors, and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment for procedure
- Assist with patient positioning, surgical site preparation, and sterile draping
- Assist in all Cardiothoracic Procedures and in Catheterization Lab
- Anticipate surgeon's needs by selecting, organizing, and passing specialized cardiac instrumentation, sutures, and supplies
- Set up, operate, and troubleshoot specialized cardiovascular equipment, including sternal saws, vessel harvest systems, and electrosurgical devices
- Prepare graft materials, vascular conduits, and prosthetic implants according to surgeon preference and sterile technique
Certified Surgical Technologist
Connecticut Children's Hospital
Hartford, CT
05.2023 - 09.2025
- Collaborated with surgical team to clarify procedure expectations, enhancing patient safety, infection prevention, and maintaining sterility of field.
- Assisted in positioning and draping patient on surgical table, ensuring optimal access for surgical team.
- Anticipate the surgeon's needs by preparing correct instrumentation, supplies, and medication throughout the procedure
- Maintain knowledge of pediatric surgical procedures, specialized instrumentation, and age-specific patient care
- Verified medication names, concentrations, expiration dates, and dosages with circulating nurse and surgeon before accepting on surgical field.
- Transport and clean surgical equipment after procedures according to hospital policy
Education
AS - Surgical Technology
Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CTSkills
- Spanish - conversationally fluent
- Proficiency in QuickBooks
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Surgical instrumentation
- Proficiency in CareLogic
- EMR experience in Epic
Certification
Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
Accomplishments
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
Timeline
Cardiac Certified Surgical Technologist
HCA Bayonet Point Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Connecticut Children's Hospital
05.2023 - 09.2025
AS - Surgical Technology
Housatonic Community College