Jennifer Equihua
Ramona,CA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position as a Surgical Technologist, that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist Student
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Contributed to hospital efficiency by promptly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries.
- Promoted a positive learning environment for fellow students by sharing knowledge and offering assistance when needed.
- Strengthened clinical skills through hands-on experience in multiple surgical specialties such as orthopedics, neuro spine, urology, podiatry, general, gyn and vascular surgeries.
- Ensured sterility in operating room by meticulously preparing and organizing surgical instruments, contributing to safe surgical environment.
- Increased patient safety by thoroughly inspecting surgical tools for proper function and sterilization.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Assisted in Sterile Processing department as needed.
- Working in Sterile Processing and assisting with any instrumentation wrapping and assembly task.
Sales Associate
Forever 21
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
Education
Surgical Technologist Certificate - Surgery
College And Career Advantage
Mission Viejo, CA08.2024
High School Diploma -
Ramona High School
Ramona, CA06.2023
Skills
- Continuous Learning Attitude
- Surgical Equipment Handling
- Medical Terminology
- Communication and teamwork
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Operating Room Etiquette
- Critical thinking abilities
- Sterile technique
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Basic Life Support
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Work Prioritization
- Safety Procedures
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Surgical Technologist Student
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
05.2024 - 08.2024
Sales Associate
Forever 21
09.2021 - 04.2022
Surgical Technologist Certificate - Surgery
College And Career Advantage
High School Diploma -
Ramona High School
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