Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Surgical experience
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Kayla Fernandez

Longview,TX

Summary

Professional with proven track record in surgical environments, adept at facilitating successful operations and ensuring patient safety. Skilled in sterilization techniques, instrument handling, and maintaining aseptic conditions. Strong focus on teamwork and adapting to dynamic surgical needs. Known for reliability and commitment to excellence in patient care.

Overview

1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
Longview, TX
06.2024 - Current
  • Prepared and maintained sterile field for various surgical procedures.
  • Assisted surgeons and staff by anticipating needs during operations to ensure smooth workflow.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to optimize patient care protocols in surgical settings.
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
  • Effectively gathered supply's and instrumentation for various cases.

Receptionist and daycare supervisor

Creature comforts pet resort
Longview, TX
06.2019 - 01.2024
  • Maintained excellent customer service while taking care of all clients needed at the front desk
  • Ensured safety of all pets and staff members
  • Handled and administered all pet medications and kept track of veterinarian records
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail to surroundings

Education

Associate of applied science - Surgical Technology

Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX
06-2026

Diploma -

Spring Hill High School
Longview, TX
05-2019

Skills

  • Time manageability
  • Critical thinking
  • Surgical preparations
  • Maintaining and creating a surgical sterile field
  • Specimen care
  • First aid/CPR certified
  • Reliability
  • Great ethics and mental health
  • Flexible
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team player

Certification

  • National board of surgical technology and surgical assisting (NBSTSA) - Certified Surgical Technologist - Graduated may 2024
  • American heart association - CPR certified

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
06.2024 - Current

Receptionist and daycare supervisor

Creature comforts pet resort
06.2019 - 01.2024

Associate of applied science - Surgical Technology

Tyler Junior College

Diploma -

Spring Hill High School

Surgical experience

Tyler Junior College surgical technology program -

  • 1st and 2nd scrub roles with 120+ cases in various specialties.

2 years of experience in the scrub role in various specialties which include- 

  • General surgery
  • Gynecology surgery
  • Neurology surgery
  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Ophthalmology surgery
  • Cardiovascular surgery
  • Genitourinary surgery