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Jessica Carbajo

Sunland,CA

Summary

Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, excelling in patient care and surgical assistance. Proven ability to maintain aseptic technique while collaborating effectively with surgical teams. Recognized for enhancing operating room efficiency and delivering compassionate communication to patients and families.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist

Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
Tarzana, California
05.2025 - Current
  • Supported the surgical team by anticipating their needs during operations.
  • Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and sterile supplies for procedures.
  • Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
  • Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
  • Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
  • Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incisions sites postoperatively.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
Tarzana, California
09.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
  • Assisted in preparing operating room for surgical procedures.
  • Administered medications as directed by the physician.
  • Assisted physicians with intraoperative procedures including specimen collection and tissue manipulation.
  • Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
  • Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with family members or other health team members.

Receptionist Manager

Gateway Animal Hospital
Glendale, CA
08.2010 - 05.2016
  • Managed front desk operations and ensured smooth daily workflow.
  • Trained new reception staff on procedures and customer service standards.
  • Assisted in resolving customer complaints with professionalism and empathy.
  • Greeted and directed all visitors, clients, and customers in a professional manner.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

GCC - Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing
Glendale
04-2026

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

GCC, Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing
Glendale
04-2024

Associate of Arts - Surgical Technology

American Career College
CA
02-2018

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Operating room preparation
  • Effective communication
  • Surgical assistance
  • Aseptic technique
  • Team collaboration

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist

Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
05.2025 - Current

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
09.2024 - Current

Receptionist Manager

Gateway Animal Hospital
08.2010 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

GCC - Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

GCC, Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing

Associate of Arts - Surgical Technology

American Career College