Talented Certified Surgical Technologist with over 15 years' experience in preparing, maintaining and anticipating instrument and procedure needs. Proven leader focused on developing highly collaborative surgical support teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Midtown Surgical Center
Delray Beach, Florida
03.2025 - Current
Prepared surgical instruments and ensured sterility for procedures.
Assisted surgeons during operations by passing instruments and supplies.
Maintained an organized sterile field throughout surgical procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Rand Eye Institute
Pompano Beach, Florida
01.2024 - Current
Managed inventory of surgical supplies, restocking as necessary before procedures.
Collaborated with nursing staff to coordinate patient care pre- and post-surgery.
Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Boca Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, FL
08.2022 - 12.2023
Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Certified Surgical Technologist Instuctor
Sheridan Technical College
Sheridan, FL
05.2021 - 07.2022
Developed and implemented clinical teaching strategies to provide students with hands-on experience in patient care.
Prepared course materials such as syllabi, lectures, assignments and examinations for medical students.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care during clinical rotations.
Supervised small groups of medical students during their clinical rotations at hospitals and clinics.
Assessed student competency levels through direct observation in the hospital setting.
Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Holy Cross Health
Fort Lauderdale, FL
11.2018 - 04.2022
Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Memorial Regional Hospital South
Hollywood, FL
12.2017 - 09.2018
Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
Demonstrated knowledge of principles of asepsis while preparing and caring for patients undergoing surgery.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Aventura Hospital & Medical Center
Aventura, FL
01.2008 - 11.2017
Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in the operating room.
Identified potential problems before they occurred by closely observing the sterile field and personnel involved in the procedure.
Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
University Uninove
Sao Paulo, Brazil
06.2020
Technical Degree - Surgical Technology
Sandford Brown Institute
08.2007
Skills
Equipment Set up and Operation
Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
Workplace Safety
Preparing for Surgeries
Medication Administration
Certification
National certification as a Surgical technologist number 112740