Kayla Di Lalla
Chesterland,OH
Summary
Certified Surgical Technologist bringing practiced experience assisting with diverse operating room functions. Anticipates and addresses surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery. Models medical teamwork and physical stamina.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
05.2023 - Current
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Discount Drug Mart Pharmacy
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Operate cash registers
- Input prescription information into the computers and verify that information is correct
- Filled medications and labeled properly
- Prepared prescriptions to be transferred to other pharmacies
- Assisted customers with questions that they may have based on my scope of practice
- Maintained a clean work environment at all times
- Answered phone call that required communication with doctors, nurses, and insurance companies to resolve prescription and patient questions/ requests
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
Store Manager
DiBlasis Bakery
11.2017 - 03.2020
- Managed inventory
- Trained new employees
- Completed opening and closing shift changes to make sure that the store flows properly
- Used appropriate attitude to create relationships with customers and increase sales
- Worked with store owners on new tactics and ideas to increase sales
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Assisted guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
Restaurant Hostess
Guidos
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Worked with the front of the house as well as the back of the house
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times
- Managed seating chart and monitored activity in restaurant to keep constant and efficient dining flow
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information
- Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Lakeland Community College
Willoughby, OH05.2023
Associate of Science - Science
Kent State University
Kent, OH05.2020
No Degree -
Ashland University
Ashland, OHHigh School Diploma -
West Geauga High School
Chesterland, OH05.2018
Program Completion of Medical Technology - Medical Technology
Mayfield High School
Cleveland, OH05.2018
Skills
- Setting up and Operating Equipment
- Workplace Safety
- Direct Patient Care
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
05.2023 - Current
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Discount Drug Mart Pharmacy
05.2020 - 05.2023
Store Manager
DiBlasis Bakery
11.2017 - 03.2020
Restaurant Hostess
Guidos
06.2015 - 07.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Lakeland Community College
Associate of Science - Science
Kent State University
No Degree -
Ashland University
High School Diploma -
West Geauga High School
Program Completion of Medical Technology - Medical Technology
Mayfield High School
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