Sofia Gudino
Union,IL
Summary
I am a collaborative leader dedicated to partnering with coworkers to promote an engaged, empowering work culture. Among my strengths are building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Knowledge of OR billing including BOM sheet management. Experience in timecard review and approval. Along with problem-solving skills dedicated to streamlining operations to promote organizational efficiency and successful patient outcomes. In my current role as an OR manager, I take great pride in having the opportunity to work alongside and lead my team. It is rewarding to see their growth and development. Together, we have achieved significant milestones, such as providing care for our patients through two mass casualty events.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OR Manager
OSF Healthcare Saint Anthony Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to complete projects within tight deadlines successfully.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies.
- Streamlined operations by identifying areas of improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Participated in thorough root cause analysis on incidents, identifying corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
CST OR Team Lead
Northwestern Medicine
08.2016 - 12.2022
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Maintained overall safe work environment while providing patient care and following best practice.
- Conducted training through in-services and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to quality patient care.
- Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Centegra Hospital
01.2013 - 08.2016
- Supported surgeons during surgeries across various specialties.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create the surgical environment for patients.
- Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to the surgical team.
- Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Veterinary Assistant-Manager
Marengo Animal Hospital
08.2004 - 05.2013
- Helped with the training of new veterinary assistants and supported staff.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Provided care for animals before, during, and after surgeries.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Participated in continuing education training seminars workshops conferences to advance knowledge and stay current with industry trends and best practices.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
Education
MBA - Healthcare Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2022
Certificate in Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL05.2013
Associate of Science -
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, ILAssociate of Arts -
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, ILSkills
- Delegation
- Financial Management
- Business Leadership
- Performance Improvements
- Staff hiring
- Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Effective leader
Certification
- Six Sigma Training- Completed
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
References
Veronica Guerrero, M.D
Bariatric Surgery
Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital
312-617-8361
Veronica.guerrero@nm.org
Chelsea Thomas
Physician Assistant
Ortho Illinois
630-745-7028
Cthomas@orthoillinois.com
Gerardo Martinez
CEO
Triple Direct Leadership
Wild Kid Acres
815-216-1102
info@wildkidacres.org
Timeline
OR Manager
OSF Healthcare Saint Anthony Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
CST OR Team Lead
Northwestern Medicine
08.2016 - 12.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Centegra Hospital
01.2013 - 08.2016
Veterinary Assistant-Manager
Marengo Animal Hospital
08.2004 - 05.2013
MBA - Healthcare Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Western Governors University
Certificate in Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Elgin Community College
Associate of Science -
McHenry County College
Associate of Arts -
McHenry County College
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