Perla Cooper
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Surgical professional with solid background in supporting complex surgical procedures and ensuring operational efficiency. Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments. Reliable and adaptable with strong skills in sterile techniques and patient interaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist II
Orlando Health, Orlando Regional Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
- Weekend shift in level 1 trauma center. Primary service lines include orthopedics ie. Joint repair, poly trauma etc. Neuro, including craniotomies and burns.
Surgical Technologist III
Orlando Health Internal Traveler, Sebastain River Hospital
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Primary service lines at this facility was orthopedics ie. total joints, and general surgery. Experienced in robotic and guided systems such as DaVinci, Mako, Rosa, Excelsis GPS and Exactech. Secondary service lines included, ortho spine, gynecology and urology.
Surgical Technologist III
Stewart Health Internal Traveler, Sebastain River Medical Center
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Primary service lines at this facility include Orthopedics, ie. joints, hips, knees, shoulders, and general surgery. With experience in guided surgery and robotic systems such as DaVinci, Exactech and Mako. Secondary service lines include, bariatric, gynecology, and urology. As well as some minimal experience in ENT, including pediatric ENT.
Surgical Technologist III
Orlando Health, Dr. Phillips Hospital
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Rotated through all lines of service in the facility. Primary service lines were vascular, urology and orthopedics . Experience in MIS approach for both ortho spine and vascular surgery.
Surgical Technologist II
Steward Health Network, Melbourne Regional Medical Center
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Completed my final of three surgical rotations at this facility and was subsequently offered employment on completion of program. Charged with gathering instrumentation, supplies and equipment prior to surgery. Showed myself able to pass instrumentation and supplies during procedure as well as able to account of said supplies and instrumentation in order to facilitate the pre, mid and post-surgical count. All while maintaining an overall environment of sterility. Primary lines of service at this facility included, orthopedics ie. total joints and podiatry, ortho spine, vascular, urology and general surgery.
Weekend Manager
Ronald McDonald House CCF
06.2017 - 10.2019
- Answered calls, email queries and recorded relevant information in company communication portal. Coordinated weekend staff as well as volunteers. Troubleshoot maintenance issues to determine if they warranted emergency repair. Process applications and background check requests. Enter availabilities in our various volunteer calendars for both our human and therapy animal volunteers.
Warranty and Install Coordinator
Herndon’s Classic Wood Flooring
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Order entry & processing. Performed general clerical duties such as answering phones and processing incoming payments. Manage install calendars, schedule all installs and liaise with tradesmen. Coordinate with builders, vendors for material delivery. Assessed and scheduled all warranty repairs.
Office Manager, Salesperson, Imports Assistant
Island Tile & Marble
11.2013 - 08.2015
- Responsible for documentation for cargo imports both domestic and foreign. Coordinated with import broker and Port Authority as needed. Processed invoicing both incoming and outgoing, payroll and accounts payable and receivable. Coordinated and scheduled deliveries both incoming and outgoing. Functioned as human resources department, company notary and handled customer service issues as needed.
Education
No Degree - Certificate of Surgical Technology
Eastern Florida State College
Melbourne01.2021
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South Sumter High School
Bushnell, FL01.2001
Skills
- Critical thinking, able to plan ahead to facilitate the work flow of the day
- Sterile technique proficiency Experience in procedures where sterile technique is critical such as oncology and craniotomies
- Self starter, able and accustomed to setting up room, equipment, supplies and instruments with minimal assistance
- Inquisitive, always eager to learn new procedures or better more efficient ways of performing procedures in my existing repertoire
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Surgical Technologist II
Orlando Health, Orlando Regional Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Surgical Technologist III
Orlando Health Internal Traveler, Sebastain River Hospital
11.2023 - 04.2024
Surgical Technologist III
Stewart Health Internal Traveler, Sebastain River Medical Center
05.2023 - 11.2023
Surgical Technologist III
Orlando Health, Dr. Phillips Hospital
10.2022 - 05.2023
Surgical Technologist II
Steward Health Network, Melbourne Regional Medical Center
07.2021 - 10.2022
Weekend Manager
Ronald McDonald House CCF
06.2017 - 10.2019
Warranty and Install Coordinator
Herndon’s Classic Wood Flooring
08.2015 - 06.2017
Office Manager, Salesperson, Imports Assistant
Island Tile & Marble
11.2013 - 08.2015
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South Sumter High School
No Degree - Certificate of Surgical Technology
Eastern Florida State College