Monica Smith

San Jose,CA

Summary

Meticulous CSTIII excited to bring 13-year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Traveling Certified Surgical Technologist

LRS Healthcare Travel Company

05.2023 - Current

Improved surgical outcomes by maintaining a sterile environment and assisting in the proper use of surgical instruments.
Enhanced patient safety by vigilantly monitoring and adhering to established protocols during surgery.
Contributed to surgical team efficiency by anticipating surgeon needs and promptly supplying required instruments.
Ensured timely completion of surgeries with accurate instrument counts and efficient equipment setup and breakdown.
Facilitated effective communication among surgical team members, leading to seamless collaboration during procedures.
Supported positive patient experiences by providing compassionate care before, during, and after surgery.
Assisted surgeons in diverse specialties, adapting seamlessly to various procedures and facility requirements.

Certified Surgical Technologist III

Stanford Hospital

09.2017 - Current

Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Maintained high infection control standards.
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.

Education

Certification - Surgical Technology

CNM

Albuquerque, NM

08.2010

Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Biological Anthropology

University of New Mexico