Kimberly Eileen Luna, CST
Nacogdoches,TX
Summary
Dedicated and bilingual Surgical Technologist skilled in maintaining a sterile environments and preparing surgical equipment. Proven track record of ensuring patient safety, achieving optimal surgical outcomes in fast-paced settings, and quickly adapt to changing priorities. Recognized for strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with surgical teams to enhance operational efficiency for our patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Medely
, TX
02.2024 - Current
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Facilitate surgical procedures by managing instruments effectively.
- Ensure that all patient safety protocols are followed prior to beginning of each procedure.
- Cleane and restocke operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Assist the surgeon with patient preparation for procedures.
- Monitor and assess operating room conditions for our patients and surgical team needs.
- Provide guidance and support to nurses regarding instrumentation techniques used during surgeries.
- Provide technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses, or anesthesiologists.
- Maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors throughout the procedure.
Surgical Technologist
Rose Medical Center, Denver
Denver, CO
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
- Examined tools post-surgery to detect defects and malfunctions.
- Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Assisted in ensuring proper patient placement and coverage to uphold surgical safety protocols.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Medical City Arlington
Arlington, TX
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Prepare and arrange equipment, such as the DaVinci, towers, tools, and supplies in accordance with surgeons' preference cards, ensuring efficient setup for procedures and meticulous organization of instruments.
- Provided valuable assistance to surgeons and residents during surgical procedures by efficiently passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout the operation.
- Diligently fulfilled call duties, ensuring availability and responsiveness during designated hours.
- Implemented effective organization techniques to ensure clear and unobstructed operative fields, facilitating immediate access to retractors, suctioning devices, and irrigation equipment.
- Demonstrated strict adherence to maintaining a proper sterile field throughout every surgical procedure.
- Facilitated patient preparation for surgery by carefully positioning them on the operating table and securing sterile surgical drapes to ensure complete coverage and prevent any exposure.
- Performed meticulous inventory checks of surgical instruments and supplies post-operation, ensuring accountability for all items.
- Handled post-procedure room cleaning with utmost efficiency.
- Handled dressing applications after surgical procedures.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical PPE.
- Prepared, maintained, and disposed of tissue specimens collected for laboratory analysis following strict protocols.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety standards during sterilization and disposal processes.
- Demonstrated a strong work ethic by consistently dedicating extended hours to meet job requirements, effectively contributing to maintaining optimal operations and ensuring quality patient care.
- Known for going above and beyond expectations, consistently achieving exceptional results.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Surgery Center of Nacogdoches
Nacogdoches, TX
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Arranged procedural rooms according to surgeons' detailed instructions.
- Maintain reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Prepare day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
- Sterilize medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
- Clean and sterilize operating rooms.
- Organize and maintain unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Use retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Collect and prepare tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Mentored and educated team of surgical technologists, offering insight and suggestions on ways to handle issues
- Recount surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Close wounds using sutures, staples and other tools.
- Interpret verbal and written information during examinations, tests and treatments to patients.
- Obtain permission from patients to translate confidential medical information to and from healthcare teammates by telephone and/or in-person.
- Communicate with healthcare staff about patient cultural beliefs and customs impacting care by explaining acceptable treatment options.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Angelina College
Lufkin, TX06.2020
Skills
- Bilingual Communication Skills
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Adaptable Learning Ability
- Multitasking in Dynamic Settings
- Surgical Safety Compliance
- Surgical Instrument Proficiency
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Patient Advocate
References
Kimberly Tolosa, CST
Rose Medical Center
(720) 808-3341
Melissa Gonzalez, RN
Medical City Arlington
(903) 926-0566
megonzalez@gmail.com
Dr. Aaron Heller DO, MS, Interventional Pain Management
The Surgery Center of Nacogdoches
(317) 796-6393
aaronh@psctyler.com
Jennifer Young RN, Regulatory Manager
The Surgery Center of Nacogdoches
(936) 645-5128
chiefttmr@gmail.com
Certification
- BLS Provider
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Medely
02.2024 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Rose Medical Center, Denver
07.2023 - 02.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
Medical City Arlington
09.2022 - 01.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Surgery Center of Nacogdoches
06.2020 - 09.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Angelina College
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