Krista Nicolas
Altadena,CA
Summary
Highly skilled, detail oriented Surgical Tech/Materials Manager with 16yrs+ experience in a fast paced Multi-Specialty Surgery Center. Strong communication skills, excellent team collaboration and organizational skills. Able to multitask under pressure in a dynamic work environment. Eager to further advance skills in Ophthalmology.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Surgery Tech/Materials Manager
THIRD STREET SURGERY CENTER
Los Angeles, CA
01.2007 - Current
- Responsible for Quarterly Case Cost Analysis
- Managing Supplies to meet company budgets.
- Ensure OR/GI areas and staff are informed and compliant about new Health Department Regulations.
- Ensure all supplies and instruments are packaged and stored properly according to CMS Regulations/AAMI and company Policies and Procedures.
- Responsible for updating and maintaining MSDS/DFU's/IFU's.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Responsible for paperwork including invoices, purchase orders and returns/credits.
- Conduct Inventory Audits and Expiration Sweeps
- Assist Surgeons in Ophthalmic Surgeries such as Cataract, Glaucoma, Lasik and Oculoplastic procedures.
- Assist in Gastro-Intestinal Procedures, General Surgeries and Minor Ortho surgeries.
- Train new onboarding Surgical Tech employees to meet company efficiency standards and quality work ethics.
- Over-see autoclave logs, quality/assurance, decontamination and equipment maintenance logs.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled cases.
- Maintain effective communications and collaborating with all levels of faculty staff
Surgical Technician
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
06.2009 - 01.2010
- Assist In Opthalmic Surgeries
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Trained staff to Surgeon's standards and efficiency
- Prepared instruments for sterilization and reset for next procedure.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve efficiency issues that arose during surgery and improve outcomes.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols.
Intern: Surgical Tech
Olympia Hospital/ Kaiser Permanante
Los Angeles, CA
05.2007 - 09.2007
- Gained efficient knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in surgical assistant principles, instrument classification,
methods of sterilization and decontamination and responsibility of patient care. - Scrubbed in a variety of over 400+ surgical procedures including ENT, Ophthalmology, Gynecology, General, Pain Management, and Spine.
- Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
Education
Materials Management Seminar -
Ambulatory Surgery Center Association / Ambulatory Surgery Foundation
Las Vegas, NV01.2010
Certificate of Completion - Surgical Technology
Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA01.2007
Diploma -
City Of Angels High School
Los Angeles, CA01.2005
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Communication
- Staff Training
- Materials Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Awards And Qualifications
- CPR Certified by American Heart Association - 2024-2026
- Awarded Employee of the Year -Third Street Surgery Center 2009
- Awarded as a member of the NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY 2007
- Awarded a CERTIFICATE OF MERIT - In recognition for outstanding performance in Clinical 2007
- ASSOCIATION OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST member 2006-2010
- Granted a scholarship by Association Surgical Technologist and featured in the national AST magazine 2006
- Experience in Health Department Survey +5x
Timeline
Surgical Technician
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
06.2009 - 01.2010
Intern: Surgical Tech
Olympia Hospital/ Kaiser Permanante
05.2007 - 09.2007
Lead Surgery Tech/Materials Manager
THIRD STREET SURGERY CENTER
01.2007 - Current
Materials Management Seminar -
Ambulatory Surgery Center Association / Ambulatory Surgery Foundation
Certificate of Completion - Surgical Technology
Glendale Career College
Diploma -
City Of Angels High School
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