Maria Ventura
El Paso
Summary
Focused professional well versed in wide range procedures. Adept in quickly preparing surgical suites per procedure and surgeon instructions. Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. Board certified by national board of surgical technology and surgical assisting.
Have Labor and Delivery experience. Assisted in various cecearon sections.
Reliable Certified Surgical Technologist with notable experience in fast-paced surgical environments. Proficient in providing surgical assistance, managing sterilization procedures, and maintaining patient safety standards. Strengths include robust knowledge of surgical instruments, keen observational skills, and ability to work efficiently under pressure. Committed to improving operating room efficiency and patient outcomes through diligent teamwork and technical aptitude.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare
El Paso
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted in preparing sterile instruments and supplies for vaginal deliveries and surgical procedures.
- Supported surgeons by anticipating their needs during operations, and vaginal deliveries.
- Maintained a sterile field by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Cleaned and sterilized surgical tools and equipment post-procedure.
- Organized surgical instruments and ensured proper functionality before use.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Medical Solutions
Omaha
06.2017 - 07.2025
- Assisted in preparing sterile instruments and supplies for surgical procedures.
- Supported surgeons by anticipating their needs during operations.
- Maintained a sterile field by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Organized surgical instruments and ensured proper functionality before use.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Participated in patient positioning and draping for various surgeries.
- Cleaned and sterilized surgical tools and equipment post-procedure.
- Documented procedures and maintained accurate inventory of supplies used.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
- Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
- Performed various duties such as applying dressings to incisions sites postoperatively.
- Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Retrieved specimens from the OR for laboratory analysis.
- Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
Certified Surgical Technologist
The Right Solutions Healthcare
Littleton
06.2013 - 07.2017
- Assisted in preparing sterile instruments and supplies for surgical procedures.
- Supported surgeons by anticipating their needs during operations.
- Maintained a sterile field by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Organized surgical instruments and ensured proper functionality before use.
- Participated in patient positioning and draping for various surgeries.
- Cleaned and sterilized surgical tools and equipment post-procedure.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
- Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
- Responded quickly to changes in patient status or emergency situations.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Retrieved specimens from the OR for laboratory analysis.
Certified Surgical Technologist
University Medical Center, UMC
El Paso
05.2011 - 07.2013
- Assisted in preparing sterile instruments and supplies for surgical procedures.
- Supported surgeons by anticipating their needs during operations.
- Maintained a sterile field by adhering to infection control protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Surgical Technology
Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI 05.2023 - 12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX 06.2006 - 05.2009
Socorro High School
El Paso, TxSkills
- Sterile technique
- Surgical instrumentation
- Aseptic procedures
- Patient preparation
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Certified through NBSTSA
- BLS current
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare
07.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Surgical Technology
Siena Heights University
05.2023 - 12.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Medical Solutions
06.2017 - 07.2025
Certified Surgical Technologist
The Right Solutions Healthcare
06.2013 - 07.2017
Certified Surgical Technologist
University Medical Center, UMC
05.2011 - 07.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
El Paso Community College
06.2006 - 05.2009
Socorro High School