Nicholas Ruiz
Woodland,CA
Summary
Proficient Surgery Aide specializing in maintaining sterile techniques and effective collaboration with nursing staff. Strengths in surgical setup and patient monitoring ensure seamless operations and uphold high standards of patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgery Aide
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Roseville, California
10.2019 - Current
- Maintained a sterile environment by following infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Assisted nurses with preparing patients for surgery.
- Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Sets up OR suites for the next case in a timely fashion. Follows the preference card sheet, which can include bed changes or equipment changes.
- Runs specimens to labs or pathology.
- Gets blood from the blood bank when needed.
- Stocks or warmers with fluids such as LR, sodium chloride, etc., should be checked every morning and refilled as needed throughout the shift..
Patient Escort
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Roseville, CA
01.2017 - 10.2019
- Assisted patients in safely navigating hospital corridors and accessing treatment areas.
- Coordinated with nursing staff to ensure timely patient transfers between departments.
- Supported the transport of medical equipment alongside patient escorts when needed.
- Adhered to safety protocols while escorting patients throughout the facility efficiently.
- Informed nurses when a patient was ready for transport between floors or departments.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on wheelchairs, gurneys, stretchers, and carts.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Roseville, California
04.2011 - 01.2017
- Maintained cleanliness in patient rooms and common areas daily.
- Followed infection control protocols to ensure a sterile environment.
- Disposed of hazardous waste according to hospital regulations and guidelines.
- Restocked supplies in restrooms and patient areas regularly.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms, bathrooms, offices and other areas according to prescribed procedures.
- Kept trash cans empty by removing regularly from rooms, bathrooms and hallways.
- Wiped down surfaces and refilled soap and hand sanitizer to prevent spread of germs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodland High School
Sacramento, CA06-1999
Skills
- Sterile techniques
- Surgical instrumentation
- Operating room setup
- Patient monitoring
- Specimen handling
- Patient transfer coordination
- Infection control
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Time management
Timeline
Surgery Aide
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
10.2019 - Current
Patient Escort
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
01.2017 - 10.2019
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
04.2011 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Woodland High School
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