Midenska B. Ortella
Davie,FL
Summary
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with hands-on experience in nearly 150 surgical cases across general, orthopedic, urology, and neurology specialties. Proficient in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and infection control to ensure a safe and efficient operating environment. Strong ability to anticipate surgical team needs, support patient care, and maintain compliance with OR protocols. Previous experience in direct patient care and inventory management, bringing valuable organizational, problem-solving, and teamwork skills to surgical settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Sunrise Community Inc.
Davie
08.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate patient care, assisting with daily activities, mobility, and medication administration
- Developed skills in patient monitoring and communication, transferable to the surgical environment
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals and family members to implement individualized care plans
Surgical Technology Clinical Rotation
Broward Health North
Pompano Beach, USA
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Scrubbed in nearly 150 surgical cases, ensuring adherence to sterile techniques and proper instrumentation handling
- Assisted in general, orthopedic, urology, and neurology surgeries, maintaining a sterile field and anticipating surgical team needs
- Prepared OR rooms and equipment, ensuring efficiency and readiness for procedures
- Followed infection control protocols, minimizing contamination risks
- Collaborated with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia teams for optimal surgical workflows
Stocker
Costco Wholesale
Pompano Beach
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Maintained inventory and organization, ensuring supplies were readily available—a skill that aligns with surgical supply and instrument handling
- Developed strong attention to detail and time management, critical for maintaining sterile field integrity
- Ensured a clean and safe work environment, reinforcing adherence to infection control standards
Education
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Sheridan Technical College
Hollywood, FL01.2025
High School Diploma -
Petit Séminaire College Saint Martin de Porrès
Hinche, Haiti07.2018
Skills
- Aseptic technique
- Equipment setup
- Surgical instrumentation
- Infection control
- Patient positioning
- Direct patient support
- Medical terminology
- Collaboration with surgical teams
- Inventory management
- Efficiency in surgical setups
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Work under pressure
- Anticipate surgical team needs
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Timeline
Surgical Technology Clinical Rotation
Broward Health North
08.2024 - 01.2025
Direct Support Professional
Sunrise Community Inc.
08.2022 - Current
Stocker
Costco Wholesale
11.2019 - 02.2022
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Sheridan Technical College
High School Diploma -
Petit Séminaire College Saint Martin de Porrès