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Lorraine Santiago

Lonsdale,AR

Summary

Accomplished Surgical Technologist with enhancing surgical efficiency and patient care through sterile technique expertise and exceptional teamwork. Demonstrated adaptability in high-pressure situations, significantly increasing surgeon satisfaction. Committed to continuous learning and healthcare regulations compliance, ensuring best practices in surgical support.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Traveling Surgical Technologist

Traveling Surgical Technologist

Froedtert Hospital (Pride Health)
12.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in the management of emergency situations within the operating room, enabling swift intervention to protect patient health and wellbeing.
  • Increased surgeon satisfaction through timely anticipation of their needs during procedures, resulting in smoother operations.
  • Provided exceptional pre-operative care, including patient assessment, vital signs monitoring, and IV insertion when needed.
  • Maximized operating room efficiency by assisting with turnover between cases, reducing downtime between scheduled surgeries.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, enhancing overall patient care standards throughout each medical facility visited.

Traveling Surgical Technologist

Unity Point Health Methodist (Aequor)
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Increased surgeon satisfaction through timely anticipation of their needs during procedures, resulting in smoother operations.
  • Provided exceptional pre-operative care, including patient assessment, vital signs monitoring, and IV insertion when needed.
  • Maximized operating room efficiency by assisting with turnover between cases, reducing downtime between scheduled surgeries.
  • Mitigated potential risks during surgery by adhering to strict infection control measures according to facility guidelines or specific surgeon preferences.
  • Ensured the safety of patients during surgery by correctly handling and passing instruments to surgeons.
  • Supported surgeons in life-saving procedures, demonstrating adaptability under high-pressure situations.
  • Served as a reliable resource for other healthcare professionals requiring guidance on Surgical Technologist best practices and techniques.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
  • Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.

Traveling Surgical Technologist

Baptist Health Medical Center ( Global Health)
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Supported positive work culture within traveling teams through effective communication skills, adaptability, problem-solving, and strong collaboration.
  • Enhanced surgical efficiency with meticulous organization and maintenance of surgical instruments and supplies.
  • Streamlined operating room processes by effectively setting up equipment and ensuring proper functioning prior to surgery.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing top-quality surgical assistance and maintaining a sterile environment.
  • Maintained seamless communication between surgical team members, contributing to successful surgeries and patient care.
  • Supported surgeons in life-saving procedures, demonstrating adaptability under high-pressure situations.
  • Assisted in complex surgeries, utilizing specialized knowledge of various surgical techniques and equipment.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, enhancing overall patient care standards throughout each medical facility visited.
  • Provided exceptional pre-operative care, including patient assessment, vital signs monitoring, and IV insertion when needed.
  • Assisted in the management of emergency situations within the operating room, enabling swift intervention to protect patient health and wellbeing.
  • Increased surgeon satisfaction through timely anticipation of their needs during procedures, resulting in smoother operations.

Traveling Surgical Technologist

Northwestern Kishwaukee Hospital (Favorite Agency)
12.2021 - 02.2022
  • Assisted in the management of emergency situations within the operating room, enabling swift intervention to protect patient health and wellbeing.
  • Increased surgeon satisfaction through timely anticipation of their needs during procedures, resulting in smoother operations.
  • Provided exceptional pre-operative care, including patient assessment, vital signs monitoring, and IV insertion when needed.
  • Maximized operating room efficiency by assisting with turnover between cases, reducing downtime between scheduled surgeries.
  • Mitigated potential risks during surgery by adhering to strict infection control measures according to facility guidelines or specific surgeon preferences.
  • Educated patients on expected side effects and discomfort levels post-surgery.
  • Prepared sterile solutions to support surgical processes and helped physicians scrub in for procedures.
  • Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
  • Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.

Surgical Technologist

Arkansas Center For Surgical Excellence
06.2017 - 07.2021
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
  • Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
  • Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.

Surgical Technologist

St. Vincent's Infirmary Hospital
05.2013 - 06.2017
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
  • Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.

Surgical Technologist

Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
01.2008 - 05.2013
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
  • Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
  • Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover.
  • Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
  • Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning [Type] procedures for optimal efficiency.

Education

Diploma - Surgical Technology

National Park College
Hot Springs, AR
12.2007

High School Diploma -

Magnet Cove High School
Malvern, AR
05.2003

Skills

  • Sterile Technique Expertise
  • Teamwork and Cooperation
  • Surgical Instrument Knowledge
  • Healthcare Regulations Compliance
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Wound Closure Techniques
  • Basic Life Support

Timeline

Traveling Surgical Technologist

Froedtert Hospital (Pride Health)
12.2023 - Current

Traveling Surgical Technologist

Unity Point Health Methodist (Aequor)
08.2022 - 12.2023

Traveling Surgical Technologist

Baptist Health Medical Center ( Global Health)
02.2022 - 07.2022

Traveling Surgical Technologist

Northwestern Kishwaukee Hospital (Favorite Agency)
12.2021 - 02.2022

Surgical Technologist

Arkansas Center For Surgical Excellence
06.2017 - 07.2021

Surgical Technologist

St. Vincent's Infirmary Hospital
05.2013 - 06.2017

Surgical Technologist

Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
01.2008 - 05.2013

Traveling Surgical Technologist

Diploma - Surgical Technology

National Park College

High School Diploma -

Magnet Cove High School

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