Raquel Humeda
Channelview,TX
Summary
Highly skilled Certified Surgical Technologist with extensive experience in a variety of surgical specialties, including ortho, general, and robotics, most notably at Mayo Clinic. Demonstrates strong medical ethics and a calm demeanor in high-stress environments. Bilingual in English and Spanish, showcasing excellent communication skills. Proven track record of reliability and dedication in fast-paced surgical settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist (Traveler)
Bartlett General Hospital
Juneau, AK
09.2024 - Current
- ortho, general, gyn, cysto,endo, and some robotics.
Certified Surgical Technologist (Traveler)
New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan
New York, NY
04.2024 - 07.2024
- specialties include, general, ortho, spine, gyn, cysto, and some robotics
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
Rochester, MN
01.2024 - 03.2024
- under direct supervision of circulating RN
- ortho, general, spine, peds, and some ENT
Certified Surgical Technologist (Traveler)
Bonner General Hospital
Sandpoint, ID
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: 25 Bed Critical Access / Level IV Trauma Center
- 25 Bed Critical Access / Level IV Trauma Center
Certified Surgical Technologist(Traveler)
New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
New York, NY
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Company Overview: 132 Bed Hospital / Level I Trauma Center
- Work under direct supervision of RN
- Assist surgeon with cases
- Specialties include Ortho, General, Spine, some cysto, some GYN, some plastics
- Most proficient in Total Joints
- 132 Bed Hospital / Level I Trauma Center
Certified Surgical Technologist (Staff)
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
Houston, TX
05.2017 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: 49 Bed Orthopedic Hospital
- Work under direct supervision of RN
- Prepared/wiped down OR for surgical cases
- Ensured all instrumentation and/or equipment ready for each case
- Pulled cases and supplies for each case based on surgeon preference card
- Maintain sterility of OR suite throughout procedure at all times
- Assist surgeon by gowning, gloving, and draping the patient using aseptic technique
- Kept up with 3 different surgeons sets, instruments, preference cards, and communicating with SPD on ordering what the surgeon needed
- Assist with turnovers
- Area proficient in Orthopedics
- Cases proficient in are TKA, THA, TKA/THA Revisions, systems familiar with: Sigma, Smith and Nephew, Attune
- Other cases mostly scrubbed Knee, Hip, and Shoulder Arthroscopy, ACL, some spine cases ACDF, Lumbar Laminectomy, and some Hand/Foot cases
- 49 Bed Orthopedic Hospital
Certified Surgical Technologist(Traveler)
UK Good Samaritan Hospital
Lexington, KY
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: 224 Bed Hospital / Level I Trauma Center
- Work under direct supervision of RN
- Assist surgeon with cases
- Specialties here included ortho, general, cysto, some plastics, some ENT, and laparoscopic cases
- 224 Bed Hospital / Level I Trauma Center
Certified Surgical Technologist(Staff)
Columbia Memorial Hospital
Astoria, OR
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Company Overview: 25 Bed Critical Access Hospital / Level IV Trauma Center
- Worked under direct supervision of RN
- Prepared/wiped down OR for surgical cases
- Ensured all instrumentation and/or equipment ready for each case
- Pulled cases and supplies for each case based on surgeon preference card
- Maintain sterility of OR suite throughout procedure at all times
- Assist surgeon by gowning, gloving, and draping the patient using aseptic technique
- Assist with turnovers
- Areas scrubbed in General- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hysterectomy, hernia
- Endoscopy- EGD's, colonoscopy, and GI bleeds
- Eyes- IOL/cataracts, some Ortho, urology and Ob/Gyn- c-sections
- 25 Bed Critical Access Hospital / Level IV Trauma Center
Education
AAS - Surgical Technology
San Jacinto College Central
Pasadena, TX08.2015
Skills
- Strong medical ethics
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Excellent communication skills
- Calm nature in stressful environments
- Willingness to learn new specialties
- Dedicated
- Reliable
- Loyal
Certification
- Certificate of technology for Surgical Technologist NBSTSA 1/14/24-1/14/26 #194669
- NBSTSA, 01/14/22-01/14/24, #194669
- NBSTSA, 01/14/20- 01/14/22, #194669
- NBSTSA, 08/17/15- 08/17/19, #162098
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers, CPR & AED certified, expiration 3/31/2026
Activitiesgroups
- Association of Surgical Technologist, 2015
- OR Unit Based Council Texas Orthopedic Hospital, 2019
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist (Traveler)
Bartlett General Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist (Traveler)
New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan
04.2024 - 07.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
01.2024 - 03.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist (Traveler)
Bonner General Hospital
10.2023 - 01.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist(Traveler)
New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
01.2022 - 10.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist(Traveler)
UK Good Samaritan Hospital
02.2021 - 08.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist (Staff)
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
05.2017 - 12.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist(Staff)
Columbia Memorial Hospital
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Certificate of technology for Surgical Technologist NBSTSA 1/14/24-1/14/26 #194669
- NBSTSA, 01/14/22-01/14/24, #194669
- NBSTSA, 01/14/20- 01/14/22, #194669
- NBSTSA, 08/17/15- 08/17/19, #162098
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers, CPR & AED certified, expiration 3/31/2026
AAS - Surgical Technology
San Jacinto College Central
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