Nathalie Barrera
Arlington,TX
Summary
Driven Surgical Technologist offering general, gynecology, vascular, urology and podiatry surgery. Anticipates and addresses surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery. Models medical teamwork with strong organizational skills. and physical stamina. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Eager to take next career step with growing organization offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, vascular, urology, and podiatry procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Surgical Technologist Extern
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
Recruiter Specialist
Abba Staffing
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Hired employees and initiated new hire paperwork process.
- Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
Receptionist
Sierra Roofing
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.
- Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College
09.2023
High School Diploma -
Colegio De Bachilleres Del Estado De Chihuahua
05.2017
Skills
- Gynecological Surgery
- General Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Podiatry Surgery
- Urology Surgery
- Operational Processes
- Prepare Instruments
- Manage Sterile Field
- Recruitment and Retention Strategies
- Pre-Screening and Qualifying
- Client Satisfaction
- Microsoft Office
- Active Listening
- Problem-Solving Ability
Certification
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
BLS Certification; American Red Cross; Issued January 25, 2023, (Expires January, 2025)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Surgical Technologist Extern
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
04.2023 - 08.2023
Recruiter Specialist
Abba Staffing
08.2021 - 04.2022
Receptionist
Sierra Roofing
09.2017 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Colegio De Bachilleres Del Estado De Chihuahua
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College
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