SARAH V. VEREEN
Stafford
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with more than 10 years of healthcare experience and a strong commitment to supporting children with diverse learning, developmental, and physical needs. Experienced working with children with cerebral palsy and providing individualized care with patience, empathy, and respect. Skilled in behavior support, communication, teamwork, safety, and building positive relationships with students, families, and staff. Eager to bring my healthcare background, adaptability, and passion for helping others to a Special Education Paraprofessional role where I can support students in reaching their full potential.
Overview
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1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
INOVA Lorton Surgery Center
Lorton
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Assist Surgeon in surgical operations
- Scrub, gown, and glove
- Perform appropriate counts with circulator prior to incision, during procedure, and before incision is closed
- Prepare operating room for surgery, including setting up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/ solutions needed for procedure
- Updated surgeon's preference cards
- Anticipate the needs of the surgeons and pass the proper sterile instruments and medications to the surgeon
- Pick the proper equipment and supplies needed for all cases
- Maintain proper sterile/ aseptic technique during procedure
- Position patients on operating room table, and help drape the sterile field
- Help dress patients' wounds
- Handle and properly label specimens
- Take inventories for all operating room supplies and order supplies when needed
- Stocking of supplies and checking all expiration dates
- Assisted in transferring patients safely to and from operating room table
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital
Oceanside
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Assist Surgeon in surgical operations
- Scrub, gown, and glove
- Perform appropriate counts with circulator prior to incision, during procedure, and before incision is closed
- Prepare operating room for surgery, including setting up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/ solutions needed for procedure
- Update surgeon's preference cards when needed
- Anticipate the needs of the surgeons and pass the proper sterile instruments and medications to the surgeon
- Pick the proper equipment and supplies needed for all cases
- Maintain proper sterile/ aseptic technique during procedure
- Position patients on operating room table, and help drape the sterile field
- Help dress patients' wounds
- Handle and properly label specimens
- Assist in Vaginal Deliveries
- Take inventories for all operating room supplies and order supplies when needed
- Stocking of supplies and checking all expiration dates
- Help with transferring patient to and from OR table
Medical Assistant
Long Island Plastic Surgical Group
Garden City
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Take patient history and record the information in the patient's chart
- Perform clinical Triage upon meeting patient and provide doctor with concise accurate report
- Assist surgeons in preparing for and performing examinations and minor procedures
- Chaperoned surgeon in cosmetic and reconstructive consultations
- Review pre-operative packets (containing pre- and post-op instructions, lab forms, and prescriptions with patients prior to surgery.
- See post operative patients and perform suture removal, cast removal and dressing changes
- Triage patient phone calls, answer questions, and determine if patients need to come in and be seen by surgeon.
- Follow up on ordered pathologies and laboratory results, informing surgeons of results, and ensuring documents are signed in EMR Clinical Operations.
- Ensure patient EMR is complete by making sure chart documentation of patient's history is accurate
Certified Surgical Technologist
Long Island Plastic Surgical Group
Garden City
11.2015 - 07.2022
- Assist Surgeon in surgical operations
- Scrub, gown, and glove
- Perform appropriate counts with circulator prior to incision, during procedure, and before incision is closed
- Prepare operating room for surgery, including setting up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/ solutions needed for procedure
- Update surgeon's preference cards when needed
- Anticipate the needs of the surgeons and pass the proper sterile instruments and medications to the surgeon
- Pick the proper equipment and supplies needed for all cases
- Maintain proper sterile/ aseptic technique during procedure
- Position patients on operating room table, and help drape the sterile field
- Help dress patients' wounds
- Handle and properly label specimens
- Clean, wrap and sterilize instruments according to OSHA and AAAASF regulations
- Take inventories for all operating room supplies and order supplies when needed
- Train all new surgical technicians during orientation
- Travel to work in operating room at satellite location
- Stocking of supplies and checking all expiration dates
- Help with transferring patient to and from OR table
- Assist OR manager in making OR schedule ensuring all areas are covered
Certified Surgical Technologist
St Francis Hospital
Roslyn
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Assist Surgeon in surgical operations
- Scrub, gown, and glove
- Perform appropriate counts with circulator prior to incision, during procedure, and before incision is closed
- Prepare operating room for surgery, including setting up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/ solutions needed for procedure
- Pass the proper sterile instruments and medications to the surgeon
- Pick the proper equipment and supplies needed for all cases
- Maintain proper sterile/ aseptic technique during procedure
- Position patients on operating room table, and help drape the sterile field
- Help dress patients' wounds
- Handle and properly label specimens
Medical Receptionist
Long Island Plastic Surgical Group
Garden City
06.2010 - 08.2013
- Answered phones, scheduled and confirmed all appointments and surgeries for 16 physicians in 6 high volume satellite offices.
- Registered patients into Nextech electronic records computer system to maintain accurate insurance information, patient demographic information, and health information
- Collected and posted patient's payments and verified insurance eligibility
- Escorted patients to exam rooms and collected basic medical information before doctor entered room.
Teacher's Assistant
United Celebral Palsy
Roosevelt
01.2003 - 05.2005
- Supported students with disabilities in daily classroom activities and social interactions.
- Assisted special needs children with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and toileting.
- Assisted children with daily living skills, promoting independence and self-confidence.
- Assisted with feeding, bathing, diapering, and changing clothes.
- Monitored the safety of special needs children while participating in recreational activities.
- Observed signs of discomfort or distress in order to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
Education
AAS Degree - Allied Health Science
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NYSkills
- Classroom & Student Support
- Special needs Support
- Team Collaboration
- Patience and adaptability
- Documentation and record keeping
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Surgical procedures
- Patient positioning expertise
- Infection control practices
- Workplace safety
Certification
Certified Surgical Technologist, 06/04/27
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
INOVA Lorton Surgery Center
07.2024 - 12.2025
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2024
Medical Assistant
Long Island Plastic Surgical Group
12.2021 - 07.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Long Island Plastic Surgical Group
11.2015 - 07.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
St Francis Hospital
05.2015 - 11.2015
Medical Receptionist
Long Island Plastic Surgical Group
06.2010 - 08.2013
Teacher's Assistant
United Celebral Palsy
01.2003 - 05.2005
AAS Degree - Allied Health Science
Nassau Community College