Mary E. Smith
Arcadia,CA
Summary
Compassionate, and detail-oriented Surgical Technology student pursuing an Associate of Occupational Science in Surgical Technology with a 3.8 GPA. Furthermore, with five years of previous experience in healthcare. Certified in BLS and CPR through the American Heart Association, possessing hands-on experience in sterile technique, multi-specialty surgical procedures, and direct patient care in hospitals, facilities, hospice, and in-home environments. Recognized for maintaining composure in high-pressure situations while demonstrating strong teamwork skills and a commitment to patient safety. Eager to leverage academic knowledge and practical experience to contribute effectively within a surgical team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
Pasadena & Monrovia, CA
01.2020 - 05.2025
- Provided direct patient care in private homes, facilities, hospitals, and hospice settings
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and hygiene needs
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored for side effects
- Assisted with patient mobility, including transfers and ambulation
- Observed and reported changes in physical and mental condition
- Provided transportation to medical appointments
- Delivered emotional support and companionship
- Responded to emergencies, administered first aid/CPR when required
- Maintained adaptability across diverse care environments
Barista / Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
05.2017 - 01.2020
- Prepared and served beverages to company quality standards
- Operated POS systems and managed high-volume transactions
- Supervised team members and assigned daily responsibilities
- Managed cash handling, deposits, and safe counts
- Ensured compliance with health and safety standards
- Resolved customer concerns professionally
- Maintained efficiency during high-pressure peak hours
- Supported inventory management and waste reduction
Hostess / Server / Bartender
Islands Restaurant
12.2015 - 06.2017
- Welcomed and seated guests while managing reservations and waitlists
- Took food and beverage orders accurately
- Maintained cleanliness of dining and bar areas
- Coordinated communication between kitchen and service staff
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved concerns
- Maintained professionalism in fast-paced, high-volume environment
Education
Associate of Occupational Science (AOS) - Surgical Technology
Premiere Career College
Irwindale, CA08-2026
Skills
- Sterile field setup and maintenance
- Surgical instrumentation identification and handling
- Surgical counts (sponges, sharps, instruments)
- Gowning and gloving (open and closed technique)
- Aseptic and infection control techniques
- Patient positioning and safety protocols
- Preparation of surgical equipment and supplies
- Assisting surgeons during procedures
- General Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Additional multi-specialty procedural training
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Strong ethics
- Meal preparation
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Patient companionship
- Dementia care
- Compassionate communication
- Medical record-keeping
- Team collaboration
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Direct patient care
- Behavioral management
- Medication management
- Documentation
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Mobility assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Special needs care
- Client documentation
- Heavy lifting
- Medication administration
- Behavior redirection
- Patient management
- ADL assistance
- Client transportation
- Incident reporting
- Care plan assessment
- End-of-life care
- Care plan management
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Progress documentation
- Patient assessments
- Complex Problem-solving
- Transportation services
- PPE usage
- Records maintenance
- Physical therapy support
- Incapacitation care
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Safety awareness
- Social interaction
- Patient advocacy
- Cultural sensitivity
- Patient care and companionship
- Lifting and transferring
- State regulations
- Autism support
- Patient mobility assistance
- At-home care instruction
- Compassionate client care
- Fast learner
- Attentive to people
- Bedside care
- Clear communication
- Critical thinking
- Aseptic techniques
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical assistance
- Equipment set up
- Instrument sterilization
- Basic life support
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Safe sharps disposal
- Patient preparation
- Leadership qualities
- Workplace safety
- Wound dressing
- Specimen collection
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Patient confidentiality
- Wound closure techniques
- Transporting patients
- Preoperative preparation
- Preoperative checklists
- Safety protocols
- Anatomy
- Surgical procedures
- Equipment management
- Inventory management
- HIPAA proficiency
- Equipment set up and operation
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Preparing for surgeries
- Operating room procedures
- Surgical counts
- Surgical instrumentation
- Sterile processing support
- Surgical gowning
- Sterile field management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Multitasking
- Safety procedures
- Certified in basic life support (BLS)
- Friendly, positive attitude
Certification
- BLS Certified – American Heart Association (February 2026)
- CPR Certified – American Heart Association (February 2026)
Timeline
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
01.2020 - 05.2025
Barista / Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
05.2017 - 01.2020
Hostess / Server / Bartender
Islands Restaurant
12.2015 - 06.2017
Associate of Occupational Science (AOS) - Surgical Technology
Premiere Career College