Luis (Big Cat) Quinones
Summary
Meticulous CVCST excited to bring 16-year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety. Total surgical career of 29 years in the OR setting.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Cardiovascular Surgical Tech
Mountain View Regional Hospital
4311 E. Lohman Ave , Las Cruces NM 88011
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by assisting with complex cardiovascular surgical procedures and providing expert technical support.
- Maintained sterile environment in the operating room, adhering to strict infection control protocols for successful surgeries.
- Strengthened quality assurance measures by meticulously tracking instrument processing, sterilization techniques, and equipment maintenance schedules.
- Streamlined workflow in the OR by organizing tools and instruments needed for each procedure, minimizing delays during surgery.
- Enhanced surgical efficiency by preparing operating rooms with necessary equipment and instruments for cardiovascular surgeries.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Memorial Medical Center
Las Cruces, NM
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Gathered and set up equipment, instruments and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, urology, podiatry, and orthopedic surgery procedures.
CVCST (Team Lead)
Memorial Medical Center
Las Cruces, NM
12.2015 - 04.2023
- Worked for Dr. Charles Dow, Dr. Tony Hamilton and Dr. Carlos Corral
- Carried out day to day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Liaised between Surgeon, Surgical PA's, operating room teams to assure availability of requested instruments and equipment.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Works extremely well under stressful situations
Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
Las Cruces, NM
08.2007 - 12.2015
- Worked for Dr. Charles Dow, Dr. Tony Hamilton, Dr Carlos Corral and Dr. Gerald Weinstein
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day to day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Anticipated usual and unexpected events during surgical procedure and responded appropriately.
- Handled and processed surgical specimens according to established policy and procedure.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures.
- Kept equipment functioning properly and safely.
- Followed standards of operating room care and aseptic techniques.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Developed training initiatives on new equipment and procedures to promote highest patient care standards.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant and instrumentation inventories.
Surgical Technician Traveler
UNM Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Surgical Technician
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
Las Cruces, NM
07.2002 - 05.2006
- Performed the first Orthopedic Surgery at MVRMC with Dr Sweetser in August 2002
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories and organizing items effectively.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Maintained documentation of post-operative instrument reconciliations and protocols for quality care.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
- Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning Orthopedic procedures for optimal efficiency.
Education
Diploma - Surgical Technology
The Bryman School - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12.1995
Skills
- BLS Certified
- Certified Surgical Tech
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
- Multitasking Abilities
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- PPE Compliance
- Planning and Coordination
- Organization and Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Decision-Making
Certification
- Certified Surgical Tech- NCCT - Expires May 2023
- Certified BLS- AHA - Expires February 2025
References
Dr. Charles Dow
575-635-0690
PA Carolyn Evans
575-640-5858
Veronica Hernandez CV RN
575-202-4863
Timeline
Lead Cardiovascular Surgical Tech
Mountain View Regional Hospital
04.2023 - 07.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
Memorial Medical Center
12.2022 - 04.2023
CVCST (Team Lead)
Memorial Medical Center
12.2015 - 04.2023
Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
08.2007 - 12.2015
Surgical Technician Traveler
UNM Hospital
06.2006 - 06.2007
Surgical Technician
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
07.2002 - 05.2006
Diploma - Surgical Technology
The Bryman School - Phoenix