Kyle Tilseth
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Three years of experience in the operating room, demonstrating strong skills in surgical assistance and patient care. Committed to continuous learning and professional development in the healthcare field. Proven ability to adapt to fast-paced environments and collaborate effectively with surgical teams.
Overview
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Certification
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19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
University of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque, New Mexico
06.2023 - Current
- Three years of level one Trauma experience.
- Promote positive patient outcome with sterile technique and competence in the operating room.
- Speciality in the service of ENT.
- Completed over 80 free flap surgeries. This includes scapula, ALT, forearm, Fibula, and Lattisimus flaps.
- General knowledge of the microvascular portion of free flap surgery.
- Competent in airway cases that include tracheal stenosis, vocal Cord Injection, esophageal dilation, and emergency tracheostomies.
- Neck dissections, thryoids, scalp lesions, parotids,
- TORS procedures, orthognathic surgery, madibulectomy and maxillectomy, glossectomies, and mandible-maxilla fixation.
- FESS, septoplasty, and rhinoplasty surgeries.
- Educated new staff on surgical protocols and instrument handling techniques.
- Diverse and willing to work in a variety of surgical specialties.
- Competent in trauma cases such as ex laps, craniotomies, and some vascular procedures.
- Experience that will allow me to thrive in any specialty including ortho, neuro, robots, general, and GYN surgery.
Server
Takumi Restaurant
Albuquerque, NM
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
- Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
Student(Surgical Technology)
Sandoval Regional Medical Center and OSIS
Albuquerque, NM
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Completed over 600 hours as a surgical tech in the OR.
- Continuously showed up on time and ready to learn.
- Completed 188 cases in the first scrub role
- 58 General Surgeries
- 13 ENT Surgeries
- 7 Eye Surgeries
- 10 GU surgeries
- 15 Neuro Surgeries
- 13 OB/Gyn Surgeries
- 57 Ortho Surgeries
- 1 Oral maxillofacial Surgeries
- 14 Plastics Surgeries
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Prepared patients for surgery by positioning on operating table and covering with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Prepared, cared for and disposed of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
Server
Los Cuates Restaurant
Albuquerque, NM
03.2016 - 08.2022
- Executed quality assurance practices to ensure positive customer dining experiences.
- Delivered quality service by providing a warm and welcoming environment.
- Stocked and maintained cleanliness of stations.
- Professionally and efficiently resolved issues and enhanced customer satisfaction ratings.
- Bussed and reset tables and kept dining room and work areas clean.
- Provided friendly and attentive service.
- Up-sold alcoholic beverages, appetizers and desserts.
Server
Quarter Celtic Brewery
Albuquerque, NM
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
- Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins, and other items.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, and tidying up server stations.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
- Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
Expeditor
P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc.
Albuquerque, NM
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Executed and supervised plate preparation according to temperature and condiment specifications.
- Trained new expeditors and food runners according to company policies and standards.
- Monitored meal preparation to ensure timely delivery and guest satisfaction.
- Kept cases and shelves clean and well stocked.
- Bussed, cleared, cleaned and set tables in quiet and efficient manner.
Cook
Nicky V's Pizzeria
Albuquerque, NM
03.2013 - 04.2014
- Prepared pizza and worked in conjunction with other kitchen staff to ensure proper timing and quality of food
- Maintained a sanitary work area
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues.
- Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
Pizza Cook
Dion's Pizza
Albuquerque, NM
08.2007 - 04.2013
- Prepared and prepped the work station as necessary.
- Processed credit cards, checks, gift cards and coupons.
- Trained new employees on proper pizza preparation and food handling according to the standards of the organization.
- Assisted guests with phone-in orders.
- Operated and sanitized all equipment in a safe and proper manner.
Lifeguard
Disney's World All Star Resort
Lake Buena Vista , FL
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Attentively watch over swimmers being quick to identify those in distress.
- Ensure full regulatory compliance for all staff members and swimmers and led safety training to enhance overall awareness and skills.
- Ensured compliance with pool policies and procedures; offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness.
- Maintained all required certifications such as CPR, first aid & water extraction techniques.
Education
Associates Degree - Surgical Technology
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM04-2023
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Highly Dependable
- Communicatio
- Surgical Counts
- Passing Surgical Tools
- Collecting Medical Specimens
- HIPAA Proficiency
- Equipment Set up and Operation
- Preparing for Surgeries
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Safely Disposing of Needles
- Calm Under Pressure
- Assisting Surgical Team
- Level 1 Trauma Experience
- Patient Safety
- Intra-operative assistance
- Sterile field management
Certification
- CPR certified(BLS)
Certified Surgical Technologist
References
- Victoria Hicks- Nurse(505-908-8495)
- Elena Ricci- Periop Nurse(505-264-8824)
- Alexander Heitz-Canales- Periop Nurse(505)306-3738
- Erica Terrazas- CST and Specialty Coordinator(505)459-0047
- Sam Navarro- Periop Nurse and Specialty Coordinator(505)314-6264
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
University of New Mexico Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Student(Surgical Technology)
Sandoval Regional Medical Center and OSIS
09.2022 - 04.2023
Server
Takumi Restaurant
08.2022 - 06.2023
Server
Quarter Celtic Brewery
04.2019 - 03.2020
Server
Los Cuates Restaurant
03.2016 - 08.2022
Expeditor
P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc.
11.2014 - 12.2015
Cook
Nicky V's Pizzeria
03.2013 - 04.2014
Lifeguard
Disney's World All Star Resort
06.2012 - 12.2012
Pizza Cook
Dion's Pizza
08.2007 - 04.2013
Associates Degree - Surgical Technology
Central New Mexico Community College