Nelson Hernandez
Glendora,CA
Summary
Accomplished Senior Certified Surgical Technologist with a robust background at Loma Linda Medical Center and Casa Colina Hospital, specializing in complex neuro/ortho spine surgeries and proficient in Di Vinci Robotic systems. Adept at mentoring with bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, I excel in high-stakes environments, demonstrating unparalleled surgical expertise and leadership.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Certified Surgical Technologist
365 Healthcare Staffing Services
03.2016 - Current
On contract at Loma Linda Medical center. The 13 week contract began 2 years ago 01/23. I've been offered a full time position, but due to hospital policy the contract must end 03/31.
#1. I scrub all the complex cases like level A trauma, kidney transplants and 360 navigated, multi-level spine surgeries.
#2. Precept and evaluate the students and incoming orientees.
#3. Scrub and bedside assist in Di Vince robotic cases all services.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Casa Colina Hospital
07.2018 - 01.2023
Scrub all surgical services and frequently used, and very proficient with, the Stryker Mako robot for Total Knees and the Medtronic O-ARM for navigated spine surgeries.
In charge of the Neuro section. Maintain par levels, stock supplies and expirations.
Education
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Naval School of Health Sciences
San Diego, CA10-1994
Skills
- Specialize in complex neuro/ortho spine cases using various navigation systems like the Stryker AIRO and Medtronic O-ARM
- Certified Di Vinci Robotic trained, scrub and bedside assist, all services
- Proficient in patient positioning using various devices
- Precept and evaluate students and incoming orientees
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Proficient in Kidney Transplant surgeries
- Very experienced in complex surgeries
Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist
- Certified Di Vince Robot Trained
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Casa Colina Hospital
07.2018 - 01.2023
Senior Certified Surgical Technologist
365 Healthcare Staffing Services
03.2016 - Current
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Naval School of Health Sciences
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