Jessica Malave
BRONX,New York
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nursing graduate with a background as a surgical technologist seeking to transition into a nursing role. Experienced in providing high quality patient care and supporting surgical teams in a fast paced healthcare environment. Eager to leverage clinical training and surgical experience to deliver comprehensive nursing care and support patients on their healing journey.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY
10.2018 - Current
- Collaborate with surgical teams to prepare operating rooms and ensure all necessary instruments and supplies are sterile and readily available
- Assist during surgical procedures by providing instruments, sutures, and other necessities as directed by the surgeon
- Anticipating the needs of the surgical team and providing assistance quickly and efficiently
- Maintain a safe and organized environment in the surgical suite while adhering to strict safety and infection control protocols
- Worked closely with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective communication and teamwork through the surgical process
Surgical Technologist
St. Barnabas Hospital
Bronx, NY
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Prepare the OR for surgery; Layout instrument trays, prepare sterile drapes and solutions, and help the surgical team put on caps, gowns, and gloves
- Prepare patients for surgery; assist with the properly positioning the patient on the table
- Pass instruments to surgeons and surgical assistants
- Count sponges, needles, and other supplies to track materials used in surgery
- Package specimens to take for laboratory analysis
- Apply dressings to surgical wounds
- Place Instruments in the correct decontamination machine
- Inspect instrumentation to ensure that it is in good operating condition:
- Assemble and packages instrumentation in proper tray/container/peel pouch according to established policy and procedures to include replacing/repositioning accessories in basket/tray to assure sharp and delicate instruments are protected
- Duties include setting up OR suites including video towers, microscopes, assorted power supplies
- Assist with transporting, positioning, and draping the patient appropriately
- Responsible for instruments, sponges, and needle counts before, during, and after surgery
- Maintain the surgical field in a clean manner to protect the patient's health and prevent infection
Surgical Technologist Extern
St. Barnabas Hospital/VA Hospital
Bronx, NY
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Performed first/ second scrub and circulation duties in Neurologic, Renal (kidney transplant) and Plastic, Cardiac, Laparoscopic, Orthopedic and General cases
- Counted sponges, sharps, and instruments
- Assisted in pre-operative care of the patient such as positioning and comfort
- Set up and maintained sterile field throughout surgical procedures
- Selected and handed proper instruments to surgeon
- Worked as a member of the sterile processing department
- Worked well with surgical staff
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Montefiore School of Nursing
Mount Vernon, NY12-2024
Asso. Degree - Surgical Technology
Swedish Institute, College of Health Sciences
New York, NY12.2016
Skills
- Workplace Safety Standards
- Sterile field management
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Surgical instrumentation preparation
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Specimen collection
- Intra-operative assistance
Certification
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Certification, March 2017
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Montefiore Medical Center
10.2018 - Current
Surgical Technologist
St. Barnabas Hospital
05.2017 - 10.2018
Surgical Technologist Extern
St. Barnabas Hospital/VA Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Montefiore School of Nursing
Asso. Degree - Surgical Technology
Swedish Institute, College of Health Sciences