Kimberly Guardado
CA
Summary
Dependable candidate, offering a strong sense of responsibility, willing to do extra work to gain valuable experience; reliable, prompt and committed to completing any task with a positive attitude. Knowledgeable in surgical procedures and operating room protocols due to my 10 year career as a surgical technologist. I am eagerly pursuing a position as a Registered nurse within a committed organization to effectively incorporate and contribute my skills, and further develop my professional experience to benefit the surgical team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist II
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
05.2016 - Current
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Setup operating rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, fostering their growth within the profession.
- Specialized in trauma services, DaVinci robotics, general, laparoscopic, vascular, OB/GYN and orthopedics
Surgical Technologist II
Kaiser Permanente
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.
- Assembled and ensured equipment/supplies/instruments were appropriate, available, calibrated, and in working order for upcoming procedures.
- Set up and organized operating room.
- Anticipated surgeon needs, pass instruments, cut sutures, hold retractors, obtain specimen tissue samples, according to facility protocol.
- Assists with transfer, transport, and stabilization of patient within my scope.
- Confront difficult or conflict situations constructively and seek appropriate assistance.
- Takes accountability for own actions and accepts constructive criticism.
- Specialized in Bariatric, laparoscopic procedures, GYN and urology.
Surgical Technologist
Glendale Adventist Medical Center
05.2015 - 03.2016
- Gained valuable experience, applying learned concepts within the surgical team
- Enhanced surgical team efficiency with effective communication and collaboration during high-pressure situations.
- Demonstrated aseptic surgical techniques while performing surgical procedures under supervision.
- Performed general, vascular, GYN and urology surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
CNI College
Santa Ana, CA11-2024
Surgical Technology -
Glendale Career College
Glendale, California01.2015
Skills
- Quick Learner and effective team member
- Ability to provide quality patient care
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Flexible and adaptable to any situation
- Ability to assimilate and be a viable team member
Timeline
Surgical Technologist II
Kaiser Permanente
04.2021 - 02.2022
Surgical Technologist II
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
05.2016 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Glendale Adventist Medical Center
05.2015 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
CNI College
Surgical Technology -
Glendale Career College
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