Nora Santiago
LaBelle,Fl
Summary
Certified Surgical Technician with strong background in surgical procedures and patient care. Known for exceptional teamwork and adaptability in high-pressure environments, ensuring smooth operations and optimal outcomes. Expertise in sterilization techniques, instrument handling, and maintaining sterile fields. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with surgical teams and respond to changing needs swiftly.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Oral maxillofacial surgery
05.2019 - Current
- Assisted surgeons during procedures, ensuring instruments and materials were readily available.
- Passed instruments to the surgeon proficiently
- Maintained sterile environment, adhering to infection control protocols and best practices.
Dental Assistant
Salvation Army dental
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Packed and sterilized instruments adequately
- Provide adequate post-operative instructions
Manicurist
Java nails
04.2015 - 02.2019
- Catered to clients needs by providing quality manicure and pedicure services
- Scheduled clients for returning appointments and taking payments
- Always keeping work station clean and instruments sterilized for future use
Education
Associate of Arts - Surgical Technician
ATA College
Fort Myers, FL06-2027
Certification - Dental Assistant
DATS
Ft Myers03.2018
Cosmetology - undefined
Immokalee technical
ImmokaleeSkills
- Surgical equipment operation
- Safe sharps disposal
- Sterile technique
- Instrument care
- Patient care
- Active listening
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Self motivated
Certification
- ACLS/BLS Certification, Dec 2025
- Radiology Certification, March 2018
- Expanded functions and duties Certification, March 2018
Languages
English and Spanish
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Oral maxillofacial surgery
05.2019 - Current
Dental Assistant
Salvation Army dental
11.2018 - 05.2019
Manicurist
Java nails
04.2015 - 02.2019
Cosmetology - undefined
Immokalee technical
Associate of Arts - Surgical Technician
ATA College
Certification - Dental Assistant
DATS