Nelson Delgado
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
I am a focused Surgical Technologist student with 7 years of expertise in Orthopedics, Anesthesia & Sterile Processing. I have been successful and proficient as an Orthopedic Tech & Anesthesia Tech. I am knowledgeable in the practices of the Operating Room, Intensive Care Unit, Direct Observation Unit and Emergency Room. I have experience in many areas of direct patient care such as applying casts, splints, traction for fractures and setting up sterile fields for the application of traction in the Emergency Room. I also manage patient wounds and fractures prior to applying casts and splints. I remove sutures & provide routine wound management per Orthopedic Surgeons in all areas of Kern Medical Hospital. I also assist in positioning patients prior to surgery and I am able to retrieve items during surgery with quick success to minimize the time the patient is in surgery. My goal is to further advance here at Kern Medical Center and become a Certified Surgical Technologist. I know wholeheartedly, if given the chance, I will be a positive asset to the surgical team based on the qualities and knowledge I have gained by working for Kern Medical Center. Thank you for considering my application.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthopedic Technologist
Kern Medical Center
Bakersfield , CA
2023.02 - Current
- Handled surgical table equipment, positioned patients and applied plaster casts and dressings.
- Conducted physical assessments including range of motion exercises prior to surgical procedure.
- Prepared for surgical procedures by setting up operating room with appropriate instruments and supplies.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments and progress notes.
- Reported any changes in patient condition to physician immediately after observation.
- Administered medications prescribed by the physician according to established protocols.
- Applied wide range of casting and traction techniques in accordance with established practices and physician instructions.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Assisted surgeons in pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care of orthopedic patients.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Assisted in the fitting of casts for immobilization or correction of deformities.
- Monitored vital signs during surgery and reported any change immediately.
- Utilized special equipment such as arthroscopy towers for minimally invasive surgeries.
- Instructed patients on the proper use of prosthetic devices such as artificial limbs or braces.
- Provided necessary assistance with wound dressing changes following surgery or trauma.
- Performed rounds for inpatients and verified completion of proper traction alignment, correct brace fitting and routine dressing changes.
- Set-up surgical tables, instruments and supplies required for specific operations and assisted in preparation and draping of patient and operative area.
- Demonstrated a working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology related to orthopedics.
- Assisted with ordering supplies when needed for efficient operation within the department.
- Organized inventory and maintained equipment used in the Orthopedic Department according to established policies and procedures.
- Applied traction to reduce fractures or dislocations by using weights and pulleys.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Anesthesia Technician
Kern Medical Center
Bakersfield , CA
2021.12 - 2023.02
- Ordered supplies needed for OR setup based on anticipated cases scheduled for that day, week, month.
- Calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors to conduct pretests.
- Cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized instruments and equipment used in the OR following established protocols.
- Changed breathing tubing and suction canisters between cases.
- Supported patients with proper positioning for spinals and epidurals to enhance success and minimize risks.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure patient comfort before, during, and after surgery.
- Ensured all required equipment, supplies, and medications were available for each procedure.
- Coordinated and set up supplies and equipment for planned procedures.
- Kept work areas and equipment clean and sanitized for optimal protection.
- Identified problems related to anesthesia delivery systems and took corrective action when needed.
- Took appropriate action for malfunctioning equipment and utilized bio-technicians if unable to troubleshoot problem.
- Assisted anesthesiologists in the preparation and administration of anesthesia during surgical procedures.
- Conducted regular safety checks on anesthesia machines and other medical equipment used in the OR suite.
- Set up pressure transducers by properly calibrating transducers and pressure nodules.
- Provided assistance with intubation and ventilation of patients before, during, and after surgery.
- Assisted with transport of patients from OR recovery area back to assigned hospital room.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up necessary equipment such as monitors, ventilators, IV pumps.
- Helped place intravenous infusion lines and invasive pressure monitoring devices.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to anesthesia delivery systems when they arose.
- Assembled procedure kits for blocks, central lines, arterial lines, blood product infusions and fiber optic scopes.
- Maintained clean and sterile fields in operating rooms when assisting anesthesiologists.
- Monitored patient vital signs throughout the procedure and reported any changes to anesthesiologist or surgeon.
- Administered blood, blood products and supportive fluids.
Sterile Processing Technician
Kern Medical Center
Bakersfield , CA
2017.08 - 2021.12
- Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Maintained records of inventory or equipment usage, ordering medical instruments or supplies with low inventory.
- Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
- Examined equipment to detect leaks, worn, or loose parts or other indications of disrepair.
- Verified that all documents were completed accurately before releasing items from the sterile processing area.
- Validated the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing.
- Operated sterilizers, aerators and washers to disinfect and sterilize respirators and hospital beds.
- Trained personnel on proper use of sterile processing equipment as needed.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Placed orders and restocked supplies for decontamination area.
Education
Surgical Technology Certification - Surgical Technology
Altamont Healthcare
Bakersfield2024-02
Sterile Processing Certification - Sterile Processing Technology
Altamont Healthcare
Bakersfield, CA2017-08
Skills
- Medical Documentation
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Compassionate Care
- Post Operative Care
- Suture Removal
- Casting
- Wound Care
- Patient Positioning
- Orthopedic Device Knowledge
- Splinting
- Instrument Sterilization
- Aseptic Techniques
- Brace Application
- Maintenance and Repair Expertise
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Mathematical Calculations
- Measuring and Fitting Skills
- Infection Control
- Maintenance and Repair
- Machine Operation
- Safety Procedures
- Patient Education
- Disposing of Biohazardous Waste
- Preparing for Surgeries
- Equipment Set up and Operation
- Safely Disposing of Needles
- Passing Surgical Tools
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Surgical Assistance
- Dressing Wounds
- Nursing Support
- Instrument Preparation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Orthopedic Technologist
Kern Medical Center
2023.02 - Current
Anesthesia Technician
Kern Medical Center
2021.12 - 2023.02
Sterile Processing Technician
Kern Medical Center
2017.08 - 2021.12
Surgical Technology Certification - Surgical Technology
Altamont Healthcare
Sterile Processing Certification - Sterile Processing Technology
Altamont Healthcare
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