Professional surgical technologist with experience in most operating room procedures. Well-versed in sterile techniques, surgical instrumentation, and patient care. Highly adaptable and reliable with a focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Consistently demonstrates critical thinking and effective problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Tech (CST)
North Vista Hospital-North Las Vegas, NV
09.2024 - Current
Assisted surgical team in preparing operating room for procedures, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies were available
Assisted surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and supplies as needed
Managed inventory of surgical supplies, restocking as necessary to ensure uninterrupted workflow
Collaborated with nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal patient care before, during, and after surgeries
Ensured compliance with sterile techniques during procedures to prevent infections or complications
Assisted during specialized diagnostic procedures such as EGD’s, Colonoscopies and Bronchoscopies.
Supported physicians during surgeries, enhancing surgical efficiency and aiding successful outcomes.
Demonstrated adaptability by seamlessly transitioning between diverse surgical specialties to meet fluctuating staffing needs.
Code Enforcement Officer
City of Las Vegas-Las Vegas, NV
01.2022 - 07.2022
Ensured compliance with state laws, city and county land use, housing, zoning, abatement and nuisance codes and ordinances.
Responded to citizen complaints for possible municipal code and zoning code violations.
Opened case files, including establishing legal owner, and verifying information necessary to conduct investigation and enforcement activity; documented and maintained case files.
Contacted property and business owner, scheduled and conducted on-site inspections using a city issued vehicle; advised violators of ordinance requirements to gain voluntary compliance.
Applied necessary enforcement action if needed to gain compliance with city laws and ordinances.
Drafted and issued legal documents demanding compliance with city laws and ordinances.
Served abatement warrants; oversaw contractors performing abatements.
Code Enforcement Officer
City of Eastvale-Eastvale, CA
10.2017 - 07.2021
Ensured compliance with state laws, city and county land use, housing, zoning, abatement and nuisance codes and ordinances.
Responded to complaints and performed proactive patrols regarding zoning, sign, land use, and various other ordinance violations; prepares case files, including establishing legal owner, and verifying information necessary to conduct investigation and enforcement activity; documented and maintained case files and action files.
Maintained records of inspections and enforcement efforts; prepared required declaration documentation for legal actions; performed follow-up actions as needed to ensure compliance; used city provided computer, mobile printer, laptop, and accessed centralized information systems to retrieve and enter data.
Contacted property and business owner, scheduled and conducted on-site inspections; advised violators of ordinance requirements to gain voluntary compliance.
Education
Associate's degree - Surgical Technology
Nevada Career Institute
Las Vegas, NV
10.2024
High School Diploma - Eastvale
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Eastvale, CA
05.2013
Skills
Surgical Room Preparation
Pre- and post-surgical counts
Safe sharps disposal
Professionalism and ethics
Surgical equipment operation
Sterile technique mastery
Medical terminology proficiency
Surgical instrumentation
Certification
BLS Certification
NBTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) August 2024 to August 2026 Certification Number: 100278653