Perla Berrum
Houston
Summary
Adaptable and compassionate with a keen eye for detail and a positive demeanor. Well-versed in sterile techniques and surgical instrumentation, including patient safety protocols and equipment handling. Committed to ensuring optimal surgical outcomes and patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Center
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Preparing sterile operating rooms for surgeries
- Set up and kept a sterile field for the surgical procedure
- Assisting in retracting tissues, cutting sutures, and other tasks as directed by the surgeon during the operation
- Aid the surgeon during the operation by passing instruments and predicting what may be needed
- Gathering, counting, and arranging the equipment and surgical tools needed during the surgery
- Maintaining the sterile environment of the operating room until the patient is brought to the recovery room
- Tracking and counting surgical supplies such as sharps, sutures, sponges, and needles
Surgical Technologist
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Preparing sterile operating rooms for surgeries
- Set up and kept a sterile field for the surgical procedure
- Assisting in retracting tissues, cutting sutures, and other tasks as directed by the surgeon during the operation
- Aid the surgeon during the operation by passing instruments and predicting what may be needed
- Gathering, counting, and arranging the equipment and surgical tools needed during the surgery
- Maintaining the sterile environment of the operating room until the patient is brought to the recovery room
- Tracking and counting surgical supplies such as sharps, sutures, sponges, and needles
Surgical Technologist Clinical Rotation
Memorial Hermann Medical Center
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Preparing sterile operating rooms for surgeries
- Set up and kept a sterile field for the surgical procedure
- Assisting in retracting tissues, cutting sutures, and other tasks as directed by the surgeon during the operation
- Aid the surgeon during the operation by passing instruments and predicting what may be needed
- Gathering, counting, and arranging the equipment and surgical tools needed during the surgery
- Maintaining the sterile environment of the operating room until the patient is brought to the recovery room
- Tracking and counting surgical supplies such as sharps, sutures, sponges, and needles
Surgical Technologist Clinical Rotation
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Preparing sterile operating rooms for surgeries
- Set up and kept a sterile field for the surgical procedure
- Assisting in retracting tissues, cutting sutures, and other tasks as directed by the surgeon during the operation
- Aid the surgeon during the operation by passing instruments and predicting what may be needed
- Gathering, counting, and arranging the equipment and surgical tools needed during the surgery
- Maintaining the sterile environment of the operating room until the patient is brought to the recovery room
- Tracking and counting surgical supplies such as sharps, sutures, sponges, and needles
Education
Associate - Surgical Technologist
College of Health Care Professionals
Houston, TX05-2023
Skills
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Basic life support
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Safe sharps disposal
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Support to the OR team
- Collaboration with the surgical team
- Experience with various surgeries
- Aseptic techniques
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
Surgical Tech Highlight
- Trained in medical terminology, pathology, pharmacology, and anatomy
- Providing support to the OR team before, during, and after surgery
- Working well with surgeons, surgical assistants, nurses, and the general surgical team
- Experience with General, Urology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Endoscopy, Robotics, Orthopedic, Oral/Maxillo, Neurology, Gynecology, and Plastic surgeries
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability to any environment
- Communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
License And Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist, The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, 01/01/23
- Basic Life Support AED, First Aid, CPR Certifications, American Heart Association, 01/01/23
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Center
11.2023 - 07.2024
Surgical Technologist
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
08.2023 - 10.2023
Surgical Technologist Clinical Rotation
Memorial Hermann Medical Center
12.2022 - 05.2023
Surgical Technologist Clinical Rotation
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
07.2022 - 05.2023
Associate - Surgical Technologist
College of Health Care Professionals
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