Leticia Garcia
Summary
I am a Surgical Technologist with over 10 years of experience who is still passionate about the operating room. I continue to enjoy scrubbing all specialties, learning new techniques and mentoring others to provide the highest level of patient care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare
Okeechobee, Florida
04.2022 - Current
- Adapted to diverse clinical settings while ensuring adherence to high-quality care standards.
- Assisted in developing efficient workflow processes for operating rooms.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons during various operative procedures involving head, neck, chest, abdomen, and extremities.
- Conducted instrument counts before and after each procedure to verify supplies utilized.
- Prepared operating rooms for surgery by organizing instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with hospital policies during transportation between areas.
- Cleaned and restocked operating rooms by gathering and placing necessary equipment and supplies.
Surgical Technology Clinical Coordinator
Irsc - Indian River State College
fort pierce, fl
12.2019 - 06.2024
- Facilitated training sessions for students on surgical procedures and equipment usage.
- Managed clinical rotations for students.
- Assisted in training students in proper techniques for scrubbing into surgical cases.
Certified Surgical Technologist
HCA Lawnwood
Okeechobee, Florida
04.2017 - 03.2022
- Performed initial and closing counts of surgical instruments and supplies to prevent retention in patients.
- Maintained sterile field and adhered to safety protocols throughout surgeries.
- Ensured all equipment functioned properly before use in operating room.
- Help Position patients on operating table and transfer patients
- Supported surgeons by anticipating needs during complex surgical procedures.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room by gathering and organizing equipment and supplies.
- Educated new staff on operating room protocols and best practices.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
Okeechobee, Florida
01.2000 - 02.2020
- Managed inventory levels, restocked medications, and rotated stock to maintain quality control and prevent shortages.
- Trained new pharmacy staff on operational protocols and best practices to enhance team efficiency.
- Processed insurance claims and resolved issues to ensure timely payments from companies.
Education
Associate of Arts - Physiology
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL06-2009
Skills
Surgical specialties I can scrub include:
- General surgery
- Robotic surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic surgery
- Ob/Gyn surgery
- Trauma surgery
- ENT Surgery
- Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
- Reconstructive surgery
- Hand Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Certified
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
Timeline
Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist
Aya Healthcare
04.2022 - Current
Surgical Technology Clinical Coordinator
Irsc - Indian River State College
12.2019 - 06.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
HCA Lawnwood
04.2017 - 03.2022
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
01.2000 - 02.2020
Associate of Arts - Physiology
Indian River State College