Laura Roth
Citrus Heights,CA
Summary
Experienced Surgical Technician with 25 years in the operating room, including 8 years as an OR Nurse. Skilled in processing instruments and maintaining sterile environments across diverse specialties such as orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, urology, and more. Proven ability to adapt to various surgical procedures and support efficient operations.
Overview
17
17
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing
Medley
Santa Monica, California
06.2026 - Current
- Performed preoperative assessments, documented intraoperative details, positioned patients, assisted with intubation, extubation, and IV management while supporting OR team in ensuring accurate counts and maintaining sterility.
- Provided essential patient care as a registry nurse by filling in for weekly and daily assignments, ensuring continuity of care.
- Assisted with surgical scrubbing procedures in operating room as needed and assisted preop and recovery
Nursing
Shasta Regional Medical Center
Redding, California
06.2026 - Current
- Conducted preoperative assessments, documented intraoperative procedures, positioned patients, assisted with intubation, extubation, and IV management while supporting OR team in maintaining accurate counts and sterility.
- Utilized Meditech software to record and manage patient medical data efficiently.
- Pursued opportunities for transition into CVOR to expand surgical expertise.
Nursing
Woodland Memorial Hospital
Woodland, California
12.2021 - 06.2026
- Pre-operative assessment, intraoperative documentation, patient positioning, assisting with intubation, extubation and IV management. Assisting the OR team, ensuring accurate counts and sterility.
- Supported surgical procedures in both ambulatory and inpatient settings, enhancing patient care and operational flow.
- Assisted with regional anesthesia blocks and arterial line placements in surgical settings.
Nursing
Roseville Point Wellness
Roseville, California
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted patient assessments, administered medications, implemented orders, managed lines, monitored blood sugar, performed foley and wound care, provided colostomy and tracheostomy suctioning, managed tube feedings, and delivered hospice care.
- Coordinated emergency transport for patients to appropriate medical facilities.
- Maintained patient hygiene and comfort through oral care and mobility assistance.
Nursing
Roseville Surgery Center
Roseville, Minnesota
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Performed pre-operative assessments, documented intraoperative procedures, positioned patients, assisted with intubation and extubation, managed IVs, and supported OR team in maintaining accurate counts and sterility.
- Administered conscious sedation to manage patient pain effectively.
- Assisted in pre-operative preparations and recovery room processes.
Nursing
Woodland Memorial/Folsom Hospital
Woodland , CA
11.2018 - 10.2020
- Pre operative assessment, intraoperative documentation, patient positioning, assisting with intubation, extubation and IV management. Assisting the OR team, ensuring accurate counts and sterility.
- Scrubbed into surgeries during staffing shortages.
- Contributed to surgical procedures by preparing and maintaining sterility as a scrub tech. as needed when they were short on scrub techs
Travel assignment at Woodland Memorial
Surgical Staff
Sacramento, New Mexico
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Preoperative assessment, intraoperative documentation, patient positioning, assisting with intubation, extubation and IV management. Assisting the OR team, ensuring accurate counts and sterility.
- Embraced new opportunities to quickly learn and adapt to Cerner system.
- Coordinated resources and booked add-on cases while on-call, ensuring timely surgical interventions.
Nursing
Greater Sacramento Surgery Center
Sacramento, California
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Preoperative assessment, intraoperative documentation, patient positioning, assisting with intubation, extubation and IV management. Assisting the OR team, ensuring accurate counts and sterility.
- Ordered and managed medications in a clinical setting
- Administered conscious sedation for pain management and gastrointestinal procedures, enhancing patient comfort and procedural efficacy.
Education
Associate - Nursing
American River College
Sacramento, CA 01.2001 - 01.2017
Associate - Surgical Technology
Hightech Institute
Sacramento, CA 08.1999 - 01.2001
Skills
- Preoperative assessment
- Patient positioning
- Intubation
- Extubation
- Infection control
- Medication administration protocols
- Equipment management
- Line placement assistance
- Instrument passing
- General surgery
- Orthopedic surgery
- Total joint surgery
- Gynecological surgery
- Urology
- Da Vinci surgical system
- Plastic surgery
- ENT surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Cerner charting
- Meditech charting
- HST charting
- Specimen handling
Accomplishments
- Graduated with honors from both High Tech institute and American River College.
- Maintained a GPA of 4.0 at Sacramento state University. Undergraduate classes
Rn License
California Nursing License #
95132137
Current Certifications
95132137
Timeline
Nursing
Medley
06.2026 - Current
Nursing
Shasta Regional Medical Center
06.2026 - Current
Nursing
Woodland Memorial Hospital
12.2021 - 06.2026
Nursing
Roseville Point Wellness
03.2021 - 12.2021
Nursing
Roseville Surgery Center
10.2020 - 03.2021
Nursing
Woodland Memorial/Folsom Hospital
11.2018 - 10.2020
Travel assignment at Woodland Memorial
Surgical Staff
10.2018 - 12.2018
Nursing
Greater Sacramento Surgery Center
11.2017 - 10.2018
Associate - Nursing
American River College
01.2001 - 01.2017
Associate - Surgical Technology
Hightech Institute
08.1999 - 01.2001