Noraima Jodun
St. Luke's Health Network
Coaldale,PA
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Language
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Certification
21
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Certified Surgical Technologist skilled in surgical setup, sterile technique, and instrument handling. Committed to optimizing surgical workflows and enhancing patient care quality.
Professional surgical technologist with comprehensive expertise in surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient care. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, adapting seamlessly to changing needs in high-pressure environments. Proficient in instrument handling, surgical field preparation, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, resourceful, and prepared for pivotal roles in surgical settings.
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
2 Years 7 Months- Prepared and maintained sterile surgical instruments to support successful surgical procedures.
- Facilitated surgical procedures by efficiently providing necessary tools and supplies to surgeons.
- Conducted regular equipment checks to ensure functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Set up operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize surgical workflow and patient care quality.
Anesthesia Technician
2 Years 2 Months- Monitored patient vital signs during anesthesia administration, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Assisted anesthesia providers by preparing and maintaining equipment for surgical procedures.
- Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting of anesthesia machines and equipment.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline workflow and enhance patient care processes.
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- Demonstrated professionalism and attentiveness while responding to urgent situations involving anesthesiology requirements or emergencies swiftly.
Patient Care Technician
8 Years 6 Months- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, ensuring prompt intervention when necessary.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records, facilitating effective communication among staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, contributing to a safe healing environment.
- Collaborated with nurses and physicians to implement treatment plans effectively and efficiently.
- Trained new staff on emergency protocols and patient handling procedures to enhance team performance.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care during high-stress situations.
Technical Partner
7 Years 2 Months- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment to support patient recovery processes.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient interaction and safety protocols.
- Facilitated patient mobility by performing transfers, ambulation exercises, and range-of-motion activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks for efficient workflow and quality patient care.
- Monitored intake/output levels diligently to ensure proper hydration status among patients in the unit.
- Provided empathetic emotional support to patients during difficult times while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Supported patients during medical procedures by preparing equipment, positioning patients comfortably, and offering emotional support.
Education
Surgical Technician
Skills
Surgical setup
Surgical equipment operation
Sterile technique mastery
Surgical instrument handling
Pre-surgical preparation
Pre- and post-surgical counts
Specimen collection
Wound dressing
Dressing wounds
Safe sharps disposal
Professionalism and ethics
Equipment setup
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Luke's Health Network
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Anesthesia Technician
St. Luke's University Hospital & Health Network
11.2021 - 01.2024Read More
Patient Care Technician
St. Luke's Sacred Heart
05.2013 - 11.2021Read More
Technical Partner
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
03.2005 - 05.2012Read More
St. Lukes Surgical Tech School
Surgical Technician
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