Leslie Magana
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Certified Surgical Technologist with 2 years of hands on experience, including 2 years of on-call experience across a variety of surgical specialties. Well-versed in sterile and aseptic techniques, surgical procedures, and preparing operating rooms according to the procedures and surgeons' preferences. Dependable, flexible and committed to maintaining a safe and efficient surgical environment.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Bakersfield, CA
11.2025 - Current
- Maintained a sterile field throughout surgeries
- Verified surgical trays, supplies, and equipment before procedures.
- Counted sponges, needles, and instruments before and after procedures
- Followed infection control and safety protocols in surgical suites
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. John’s Regional Medical Center
Oxnard, California
11.2024 - 10.2025
- Maintained a sterile field throughout surgeries
- Assisted with patient positioning and transfer in hospital operating rooms.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Counted sponges, needles, and instruments before and after procedures
- Retrieved specimens from the OR for laboratory analysis.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ventura County Medical Center
Ventura, California
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Measured vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Repositioned patients to support comfort and prevent skin breakdown.
- Transferred patients safely between beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Documented intake, output, and daily care in patient records.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Channel Islands Post Acute
Santa Barbara, California
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Documented intake, output, and daily care in patient records.
- Prepared rooms and supplies for admissions, discharges, and procedures.
Education
Certified Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technology
Simi Institute For Careers & Education
Simi Valley, CA 07.2023 - 08.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
California State University, Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA 08.2018 - 08.2020
Skills
- Sterile field maintenance
- Operating room setup
- Surgical instrumentation
- Sponge counting
- Instrument counting
- Specimen handling
- Safely disposing of needles
- Dressing wounds
- Physical stamina
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) -NBSTSA
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) -American Heart Association
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
11.2025 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. John’s Regional Medical Center
11.2024 - 10.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ventura County Medical Center
11.2023 - 05.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist - Surgical Technology
Simi Institute For Careers & Education
07.2023 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Channel Islands Post Acute
11.2022 - 08.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
California State University, Channel Islands
08.2018 - 08.2020