Teri Gonsalves
Lorida,FL
Summary
I am a hard working, dedicated worker I'm energetic and willing to learn.I feel I'm just looking to further my education and add additional training in my career. Thank you for the opportunity.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Surgical Technologist
Newsom Surgery Center
4211 US Hwy 27 N Sebring Fl. 33870
09.2005 - Current
- Led surgical team in preparation and sterilization of instruments and supplies for diverse surgical procedures.
- Coordinated with surgeons and nursing staff to ensure optimal workflow during surgeries, enhancing efficiency.
- Mentored junior surgical technologists on best practices for patient safety and instrument handling techniques.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain compliance with health regulations and improve patient outcomes.
- Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate pre-and post-operative care, addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Maximized patient comfort by proactively addressing any concerns and providing emotional support throughout the surgical process.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently maintaining sterile environments and adhering to strict surgical protocols.
- Promoted a positive work atmosphere through strong teamwork skills while maintaining professionalism under pressure during critical situations.
- Set up operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
Home Health Aide
Private Duty Home Care
Islamorada, FL
05.2002 - 06.2005
- Provided compassionate care and support for daily living activities.
- Assisted patients with mobility, ensuring safety and comfort during transitions.
CNA/ HHA
Lifeline
Tavernier fl.
05.2002 - 02.2004
- Provided compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks, cooking.cleaning and doctor visits.
- Monitored vital signs, accurately reporting changes to nursing weekly
Skills
- Surgical expertise
- Sterile technique
- Preoperative preparation
- Patient care
- OSHA compliance
- Inventory management
- HIPAA compliance
- Emergency procedures
- Patient advocacy
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient safety
- Safe sharps disposal
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Infection control protocols
- Specimen collection
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Equipment set up
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Workplace safety
- Vital sign monitoring
- Safety protocols
- Instrument sterilization
- Supply management
- OR preparation
- Safely disposing of needles
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Instrument preparation
- Nursing support
- Sterile field management
- Sterile field preparation
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Surgical expertise
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility