Tanya Rios-Santos
36 Thomas Rd, Watsonville,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional with proven track record of being able to contribute to a surgical team, mastering equipment setup and maintaining impeccable sterile fields, significantly reducing infection risks. Demonstrated adaptability and a keen ability to work under pressure, ensuring seamless surgical procedures. Skilled in both technical preparation and fostering a safe, efficient operating environment, excel in fast-paced, demanding settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Experience
Natividad Hospital
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
Administrative Assistant
PVUSD
08.2018 - 03.2023
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environments.
Parachute Rigger
United States Army
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Packed and rigged parachutes
- Implemented a system for tracking the lifecycle of each parachute from initial use through retirement to maintain top-quality gear offerings for clients.
- Successfully trained new team members in proper rigging procedures to maintain a high standard of performance.
- Collaborated with other rigger team members to complete large-scale projects on time and within specifications.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Carrington College
San Jose 06.2024
Skills
- Secure/Arrange Equipment
- Scrubs/ Gowns/ Gloves
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Pass Instruments/Supplies
- Proper Care for Specimens
- Breakdown of Sterile Field
- Dispose of All One-Use Items
- Perform Necessary Counts
- Apply Sterile Dressing & Drapes
- Room Turnover
- Proper Disposal of all Sharps
- Create Sterile field & Opening
- Prepare Instruments for Decontamination
- Maintain Sterility Throughout the Procedure
- Maintain a Tidy Mayo Stand & Back Table
Certification
BLS (2023-2025)
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Clinical Experience
Natividad Hospital
01.2024 - 06.2024
Administrative Assistant
PVUSD
08.2018 - 03.2023
Parachute Rigger
United States Army
09.2016 - 07.2017
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Carrington College
BLS (2023-2025)
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