Maritza Guzman
Harker Heights,TX
Summary
Consummate professional with 10 + years of experience adapting and overcoming while operating in a variation of hostile and traumatic environments from combat to a Level 1 Trauma hospital; Successfully managed up to 15 personnel at a time with diverse personalities; responsible for their training and ability to successfully function in the work environment; devised and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) currently still in operational use; trained staff in the area of Equal Opportunity (EO); Bilingual (Spanish); possessed Secret Clearance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital
Temple , TX
2022.06 - Current
- Specialties: General, GYN, Plastics, Orthopedics, Robots, Urology, and Oral Surgery.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures by setting up sterile field and ensuring proper functioning of equipment.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries to adhere to hospital policy.
- Applied principles of asepsis to ensure patient safety during surgical preparation and care.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating needs and passing instruments. Identified potential problems by closely observing sterile field and personnel, preventing issues before they occurred. Responded promptly to changes in patient status or emergencies.
- Worked closely with OR team members to optimize workflow, ensuring preparedness for scheduled and emergency surgical procedures by verifying the functionality of equipment.
- Maintained an organized working environment in the OR by cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
- Provided comprehensive training to 5 staff members on protocols for operating rooms, infection control, and safety and functionality.
- Volunteered as member of the Trauma Committee; provided ideas and created learning environments to prepare staff members' readiness for unplanned/emergency procedures resulting in better prepared staff members with a smoother transition throughout procedures.
Ammunition Specialist (89B)
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Wainwright , AK
2007.09 - 2018.04
- Developed, organized and managed strategies which moved personnel and equipment to various locations in a safe and timely manner; briefed senior staff ensuring department chiefs were aware of scheduled projects, accomplishments, vital delays, success, short comings as well as remedies for short comings. Applied regulated procedures and guidelines to identify, compile, report and maintain information that was fundamental in sustaining mission success, standards and historical records. Managed 20 - 30 personnel in multiple operational sections; developed leaders to receive delegation while managing operations by being involved in each process. Operated computerized systems designed to retrieve, track, input and produce sensitive information / data.
- Established, taught and managed Equal Opportunity program, which utilities special training and holistic intercultural awareness to counter bias and negative cultural tendencies within the Army.
- Distinguished Leadership Award - Advanced Leaders Course, U.S. Army (2016).
Medical Assistant
Santa Rita Medical Center
Ontario , CA
2005.09 - 2007.07
- Greeted and checked in patients, entered demographics, obtained patient's vital signs to include temperature, respiration, pulse, height & weight; performed diagnostic procedures when ordered; prepared treatment rooms for patient's exams, assisted physicians as a chaperone during physical examinations. Cross-trained to perform Front Office Receptionist duties such as word processing, data entry, scheduling appointments, and verification of insurance policies. Assisted patients with filling out medical questionnaires and interpreted as a Bilingual Spanish Speaker, as needed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Temple College
Temple, Texas2022-05
Associate of Arts - Kinesiology & Wellness
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA2021-08
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Creation of Policy / Implementation
- Inventory & Supply Management
- Crisis Management
- Multitasking & Priorization
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist - (Expires: May 2026)
- Basic Life Support Certification - American Red Cross Association (Jun. 2024)
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital
2022.06 - Current
Ammunition Specialist (89B)
U.S. Army Active Duty
2007.09 - 2018.04
Medical Assistant
Santa Rita Medical Center
2005.09 - 2007.07
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Temple College
Associate of Arts - Kinesiology & Wellness
Mt. San Antonio College
- Certified Surgical Technologist - (Expires: May 2026)
- Basic Life Support Certification - American Red Cross Association (Jun. 2024)
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