Samantha Yanez
Lodi,CA
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Lodi Memorial Hospital
Lodi, US
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted surgical team in preparing the operating room for procedures, ensuring all equipment and supplies were sterile and ready
- Maintained strict aseptic technique throughout surgical procedures to prevent infections and complications
- Anticipated surgeon's needs by providing surgical instruments, sutures, and supplies in a timely manner, enhancing surgical efficiency
- Collaborated with nurses, surgeons, and anesthesia providers to ensure seamless coordination during surgeries
- Prepared patients for surgery, including positioning and draping, while maintaining patient dignity and privacy
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs and surgical events during procedures, ensuring accurate record-keeping
- Assisted in surgical site exposure, hemostasis, and closure, contributing to successful surgical outcomes
- Operated and maintained surgical equipment and machinery, troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime
- Managed and organized the surgical instrument table, ensuring proper instrument counts and availability
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanentes
North Sacramento, US
09.2021 - 10.2024
- Front desk receptionist, taking patient's blood pressures and scheduling appointments.
- Diagnostic tests such as diabetic retinopathy and nasal covid tests.
Caregiver/ Nurse Aide
Arbor Place
Lodi, US
10.2009 - 08.2024
- Responsibilities include caring for elderly patients, bathing, feeding, and assisting them with daily developmental activities and personal care/hygiene needs.
- In addition, I plan, prepare & arranged nutritious meals.
- I also am responsible for assisting with positioning and repositioning throughout the day.
- I'm efficient with all emergency procedures and contacts.
- Consistently oversee and observe patients, while multitasking effectively daily.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Sacramento ENT
Stockton, US
12.2013 - 03.2021
- Medical scribe, assist physician in office procedure, referral coordinator, take vitals, obtain authorizations.
- Surgery scheduling.
- I have 3 years of experience assisting in office sinus surgery with moderate sedation.
Caregiver
Alice Buckman
Lodi, US
03.2011 - 09.2011
- I took care of an elderly woman at her home with daily activities, cook her meals, and encouraged her to walk so she can be able to move her legs as well as exercise.
Education
Vocation school in Surgical Technology -
Altamont Healthcare
Stockton, CA12.2021
Certificate in Health Care Administration -
Carrington College California
Stockton, CA06.2013
High school diploma -
Heritage Peak Charter
05.2009
Skills
- Vital Signs
- Patient Care
- Injections
- CPR Certified
- EHR
- Epic
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Scheduling
- HIPAA
- Laboratory Experience
- Aseptic technique
- Surgical instrument management
- Operating room preparation
- Patient vital signs monitoring
- Surgical assistance
- Inventory control
- Patient confidentiality
- Emergency response
- Effective communication
- Surgery scheduling
- Patient positioning
- Instrument sterilization
- Certified surgical technologist (CST)
- Medication administration
- Surgical team scrubbing
- Safe sharps disposal
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Sterilization techniques
- Attention to detail
- Stress management
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), 04/15, 04/25, NHA
- CPR, 10/20, 10/22
- First Aid
- Surgical Technologist, 10/21, 10/25, NCCT
Additional Information
Acquired Skills Medical terminology, Vital signs, Business correspondence, CPT/ICD-9 HCPCS/CDT/coding, Chart documentation EHR, Microsoft (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), Quickbooks Pro, Appointment scheduling, Insurance claim forms, HIPAA regulations, Filing (Alpha, Numeric, Terminal), Dental terminology, Basic anatomy and physiology, 10-Key / Typing, Telephone etiquette
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Lodi Memorial Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Kaiser Permanentes
09.2021 - 10.2024
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Sacramento ENT
12.2013 - 03.2021
Caregiver
Alice Buckman
03.2011 - 09.2011
Caregiver/ Nurse Aide
Arbor Place
10.2009 - 08.2024
Vocation school in Surgical Technology -
Altamont Healthcare
Certificate in Health Care Administration -
Carrington College California
High school diploma -
Heritage Peak Charter