To procure a position that will provide the opportunity to utilize and expand my knowledge and experience in the field of a Certified Surgical Technologist.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Advent Health
10.2020 - Current
Experienced in Orthopedic, Smith & nephew, Stryker, Arthrex, Synthes, Mako, Urology, GYN, Podiatry, Robotic general and General surgeries
Responsible for maintaining the sterile field
Facilitate in setting up and breaking down operating rooms.
Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Maintained high infection control standards.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Baptist Health
04.2022 - 06.2023
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Maintained high infection control standards.
Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
Specialized in Ortho., Vascular, Hands, Cysto., GYN, and General surgeries.
Psych Technician
Pasadena Villa
12.2014 - 06.2021
Provide personal care and comfort for residents by educating them and assisting them with ADL’s such as maintaining their personal hygiene, completing laundry, and basic personal safety skills
Engage residents in various social integration activities
Ensure the safety of residents by maintaining a therapeutic environment
Review resident’s history such as nursing assessments, recreational assessments, and reasons for treatment to follow the appropriate therapeutic protocols
Identify cues and behaviors that may indicate a change in resident’s condition by following CPI techniques
Document resident’s records, communicate with nurses, psychotherapists and physicians
Assist with vital signs, medication administration and provide social, emotional support to residents
Organize and participate in different group sessions with residents
Administer wound care to clients in need of crisis intervention
Collect specimen from new admissions
Advent Health
05.2019 - 10.2019
Observe patient’s to detect behavior patterns and report observations to medical sta
Intervene as necessary to restrain violent or potentially violent or suicidal patient’s by verbal and/or
physical means as required
Complete initial assessment forms and provide pertinent information to the providers
Assist patients with maintaining their personal hygiene
Take and record measures of a patient's general physical condition, such as pulse, blood pressure, and
temperature, to provide daily information.
Education
A.S - Certified Surgical Technologist
City College
B.A - Psychology, Communication Technology
York College
Queens, NY
Skills
Windows XP, UKG, Mac OS-X, iOS, Microsoft, Microsoft access, Best notes
Hardware: IBM-PC, Apple Mac, all iOS devices,
Certification
BLS certified 2021-2023
Certified Surgical Tech: 199524
Additional Information
Completed 720 (9 months) Surgical Technician clinical hours at Advent Health, Altamonte Springs and Fish memorial. Assisted in multiple different cases, such as Ortho, General, GYN, Urology, Podiatry, Plastics and Ophthalmology volunteered 100 hours in 5 different Physical Therapy settings; Long term nursing home, orthopedic, pediatrics, aquatic, and neuro. Volunteer for local outreach community help fair. Assisted in the dissemination of informational material to the public Organized and coordinated daily activities with special needs children in local Church
NA at Fundamentals of Nursing Advent Health, Advent Health, Mental Health. Advent HealthNA at Fundamentals of Nursing Advent Health, Advent Health, Mental Health. Advent Health