Melissa Mendoza
Fort Worth,TX
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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Cook Children's Medical Center
Fort Worth, USA
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted in complex craniofacial surgeries with pediatric plastic surgeons, enhancing outcomes in cleft lip/palate repairs, cranial vault reconstructions, and jaw corrections.
- Anticipated surgeon needs and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient care during high-stakes pediatric procedures.
- Maintain strict aseptic technique while preparing sterile fields and ensuring proper handling of surgical instruments, specimens, and equipment.
- Supported plastic surgery procedures, contributing to successful breast reductions, soft tissue reconstructions, skin grafts, and cosmetic enhancements.
Substitute Teacher
Childcare Careers
Irving, USA
11.2018 - 05.2020
- Delivered consistent classroom support across diverse age groups and subjects, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Adapted quickly to new educational settings, ensuring effective classroom control and high student engagement.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TXAssociate of Arts -
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TXHigh School Diploma -
Castleberry ISD
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- Surgical instrumentation and sterile technique
- Craniofacial and plastic surgery assistance
- Breast reduction and reconstructive surgery experience
- Operating room setup, turnover, and surgical support
- Aseptic technique and infection control protocols
- Surgical anatomy knowledge and OR safety procedures
- Pre-op and post-op equipment handling
- Instrument tracking and surgical counts
- Time management in high-pressure environments
- Surgical documentation systems
- Effective communication and team collaboration
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) & CPR, 04/17/25, 04/30/27
- National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) - CST, 05/05/22, 05/05/26
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Cook Children's Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Childcare Careers
11.2018 - 05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Tarrant County College
Associate of Arts -
Tarrant County College
High School Diploma -
Castleberry ISD