Rosa (Roo-za) Stewart
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
With 14 years of experience as a Surgical Technician and currently pursuing a RNBSN degree, I am a highly skilled healthcare professional seeking a job opportunity that will allow me to transition into the role of a Registered Nurse. I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in surgical procedures, patient care, and medical equipment handling. My dedication to delivering exceptional healthcare services, coupled with my ongoing education, positions me as a valuable asset for any organization looking to train and develop future RNs. I am eager to contribute my skills and passion to a team that values growth and professional development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technician
SonoBello
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted in preparing operative suite for surgery by checking and gathering supplies, equipment and instruments
- Circulate surgery by providing additional supplies or stripe instruments as needed during surgical procedure, monitor the status of patient, help with the repositioning of patient as needed during procedure
- Scrub in with surgeon and assist by draping patients, holding/passing instruments, retractors, sutures, applying surgical dressing
- Organized the turnover of operative suite between cases, disposed of trash and linens, cleaned the equipment and environmental surfaces
- Set up charts for patients coming in for surgery and pre-ops
- Assisted in care of patient by obtaining vital signs, photos of areas being treated, measurements, going through consent forms and explaining what to expect during and after surgical procedures
- Assisted in the sterility and cleaning of instruments by autoclaving.
Surgical Technologist/Medical Assistant
Advanced Urology
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Obtain and coordinate medical history of patients
- Performed Urodynamic testing, including setup and breakdown
- Assisted in procedures such as cystoscopes, vasectomies, biopsies, testosterone pallet implants
- Administer BCG's and Gemcitabine treatment to our bladder cancer patients, DMSO Heparin or Heparin bladder cocktails to our IC patients
- Obtained and analyzed laboratory results
- Ensured diagnosis procedures occurred in a timely manner
- Foley Catheter placement, S/P tube change and removal, nephrostomy tube removal, JP Drain, penrose removal
- 2 days out of the week scrub with surgeon assist in surgery center with urolift, metronic, coloplast penile implants, prostatectomies, lithotripsy procedures
- Checked instruments and equipment for sterility, cleanliness, and functionality
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate equipment, tools and instruments
- Maintained high infection control standards
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimen.
Surgical Technologist
Mount Sinai Health System
05.2015 - 02.2020
- Assisted surgeons during numerous procedures, including general surgeries, labor & delivery, urology, reconstruction surgeries
- Demonstrated expert knowledge in maintaining a sterile field, passing instruments, and preparing the operating room
- Coordinated with operating room personnel to ensure the availability of necessary supplies, equipment, and instruments.
Surgical Technologist
Dignity Health of Southern California
12.2013 - 10.2014
- Assisting Physicians and RN's with patient preoperative including positioning and transferring patients using proper lifting and transferring equipment and techniques
- Performing appropriate counts with the circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed
- Passing instruments, equipment, implants etc., to the surgeon during the procedure, and preparing sterile stressing
- Setting up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment and medication needed for surgical procedure
- Assisting with draping the sterile field
- Maintaining the highest standard of sterile technique throughout surgical procedures.
Surgical Technologist
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
10.2012 - 12.2013
- Extensive knowledge and practice of sterile techniques
- Engage patients in dialogue with a view to put their fears at ease and educate them about pre and post surgical expectations
- Prepared the surgical room by ensuring its cleanliness
- Clean and restock the operating room, placing equipment and supplies and arranging instruments according to surgeons preferences card
- Hand instruments and supplies to surgeon, hold retractors and cut sutures, performed other tasks as directed by surgeon during procedures.
Medical Assistant
Los Angeles Mission Community Clinic
02.2009 - 04.2011
- Support the implementation of quality assurance and control program to guarantee proper compliance with the OSHA and HIPPA regulations, resulting in patient satisfaction
- Maintain and enhance the organization's credibility by ensuring the cleanliness and sanitation of all facilities, equipment and exam rooms
- Oversee multiple related responsibilities with a high level of proficiency, such as taking the patient's vital signs and medical history, as well as performing injections, venipunctures and ancillary test per organization's established guidelines
- Demonstrated independence and efficiency in handling various administrative duties, including maintaining medical records, and scheduling appointments, among others, enabling doctors and staff to focus on patient healthcare concerns.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Register Nurse
Arizona College of Nursing
Las Vegas, NV07.2026
Associates of Science - Surgical Technology
American Career College
Los Angeles, CA11.2012
College Degree - Certication on Medical and Clinical Assistant
International Career Trade School
Los Angeles, CA12.2008
Skills
- Experience Administering Injections
- Laboratory Experience
- Triage
- Phlebotomy
- Workers' Compensation
- Patient Care
- Vital Signs
- Medical Office Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Clerical Experience
- EMR Systems
- Venipuncture
- HIPAA
- Medical Records
- Aseptic Technique
- Communication skills
- Documentation review
- Operating Room Safety
- Team Communication
- Workplace Safety
- Instrument Knowledge
- Suture Handling
- Anatomy Understanding
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Patient confidentiality
- Infection control protocols
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Sterile technique
- Surgical Procedures
Certification
- BLS Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Surgical Technician
SonoBello
01.2022 - Current
Surgical Technologist/Medical Assistant
Advanced Urology
05.2020 - 04.2021
Surgical Technologist
Mount Sinai Health System
05.2015 - 02.2020
Surgical Technologist
Dignity Health of Southern California
12.2013 - 10.2014
Surgical Technologist
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
10.2012 - 12.2013
Medical Assistant
Los Angeles Mission Community Clinic
02.2009 - 04.2011
Bachelor's degree - Register Nurse
Arizona College of Nursing
Associates of Science - Surgical Technology
American Career College
College Degree - Certication on Medical and Clinical Assistant
International Career Trade School
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