Jennifer Ramirez
6557 Toivoia Pl El Paso,TX
Summary
Surgical professional with solid background in supporting complex surgical procedures and ensuring operational efficiency. Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments. Reliable and adaptable with strong skills in sterile techniques and patient interaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Las Palmas Medical Center
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Facilitated successful surgeries, preparing patients for surgery through shaving incision sites.
- Enhanced team efficiency by maintaining meticulous inventory of surgical supplies and equipment.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
Surgical Technologist
Southwest Plastic Surgery
03.2020 - 02.2024
- Ensured sterility of operating rooms and surgical instruments, significantly reducing risk of post-operative infections.
- Enhanced team preparedness, conducting equipment checks before surgeries to ensure functionality and availability.
- Facilitated smooth operation of surgical procedures, preparing operating rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Optimized resource utilization, managing surgical inventory to prevent shortages and overstocking.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Customer Service Desk Associate/Head Cashier
Home Depot
03.2016 - 10.2019
- Trained new associates in company policies and procedures, ensuring consistent quality of customer care.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving service inquiries.
- Reduced wait times by efficiently directing calls to appropriate departments for faster resolution.
- Contributed to the development of training materials designed to enhance service desk associate knowledge and expertise.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking skills by juggling multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
- Managed high call volumes with exceptional professionalism, maintaining a positive attitude during peak hours.
- Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
- Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
- Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations and maintained adequate cash supply.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by mopping floors, emptying trash cans and wiping down surfaces.
Health Aid
Silva Clinic
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Assisted children with arts and crafts as well as therapist
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologist
El Paso Community College
6701 S Desert Blvd El Paso, Tx 7993205-2019
High School Diploma -
Canutillo High School
6675 S Desert Blvd El Paso, Tx 7993206-2015
Skills
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Good verbal and written skills in Spanish/English
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Good critical thinking skills
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Workplace safety
- Patient safety
- Multitasking Abilities
- Transporting patients
- Restocking inventory
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Las Palmas Medical Center
04.2024 - 12.2024
Surgical Technologist
Southwest Plastic Surgery
03.2020 - 02.2024
Customer Service Desk Associate/Head Cashier
Home Depot
03.2016 - 10.2019
Health Aid
Silva Clinic
08.2015 - 01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologist
El Paso Community College
High School Diploma -
Canutillo High School
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