Lauren Merida
Warwick,RI
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly motivated team player entering the Surgical Technologist field. Previous work history provided the opportunity to strengthen communication skills, the importance to detail, and teamwork. Hands-on clinical training gave the knowledge and understanding of the importance of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and OR workflow.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Scheduler
The Miriam Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted with coordination of outpatient and inpatients appointments as well as communication of information to the team.
- Registered patients using Epic and verified information for accuracy.
- Communicated to patients any requirements and appointment needs prior to arrival.
Data Specialist
Alexander’s Uniforms
01.2016 - Current
- Worked with team to maintain correct information on all platforms regarding stock, items, costs and pricing.
- Assisted sales team in product information, records, and order fulfillment.
- Provided data to grow sales opportunities and current areas for improvement.
Education
CCRI – Certified Surgical Technologist Program -
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI01-2026
Skills
- Patient communication
- Organizational skills
- Aseptic technique
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient scheduling
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data entry
Certification
- BLS Certification, 09/17/24
- CST Certification, Pending Examination
Surgical Technologist Training
- Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, Focused training and exposure in ENT, urology, and robotic gynecology surgical specialties., Valued feedback and preceptors’ knowledge to strengthen OR practices., Participated in OR setup, surgical counts, and equipment troubleshooting., Learned the workflow of the hospital and built team trust.
- Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, RI, Gained hands-on experience in general surgery and podiatry procedures., Prepared operating rooms, instruments, and equipment under the direction of preceptors., Applied sterile technique and maintained aseptic conditions throughout procedures., Assisted with patient positioning, draping, and safe OR practices.
Timeline
Patient Scheduler
The Miriam Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Data Specialist
Alexander’s Uniforms
01.2016 - Current
CCRI – Certified Surgical Technologist Program -
Community College of Rhode Island