Olivia Padilla
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Dynamic Surgical Technologist and Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at UC Health, showcasing expertise in aseptic and sterilization techniques and patient safety. Excelled in elevating infection control standards and enhancing patient care through effective teamwork and HIPAA proficiency. Demonstrated leadership by training new staff in critical OR procedures, significantly improving operational efficiency.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level mentor position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
UC Health
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
UC Health
08.2014 - 03.2024
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO05-2018
Skills
- Collecting medical specimens
- Transporting patients
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Safety protocols expertise
- HIPAA proficiency
- Patient confidentiality
- OR preparation
- Patient safety
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
UC Health
03.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
UC Health
08.2014 - 03.2024
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Pueblo Community College
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