Tina Anzalone
Clintondale,NY
Summary
Dynamic Certified Surgical Technologist with extensive experience from multiple facilities. Expert in sterile field management and surgical instrumentation, ensuring patient safety and operational efficiency. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams and respond adeptly in emergency situations, enhancing overall surgical outcomes. Committed to continuous professional development.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
10
10
Surgical Tech Experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Midhudson Regional Hospital Of Westchester Medical Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Certified Cardiothoracic Surgical Technologist
Garnet Health Medical Center
Middletown, NY
01.2023 - 08.2025
- Cultivated efficiency with operating room staff for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Maintained sterile environments to ensure patient safety during all surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons by providing instruments and supplies throughout operations.
- Verified completion of pre-, intra-, and post-operative counts for surgical accuracy.
- Organized equipment according to surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Confirmed correct patient identification prior to procedures during Time Out process.
- Monitored surgical supply inventory, initiating reorders when necessary.
- Prepared and applied dressings or bandages post-surgery.
- Maintained certification by continuing education, in-services, and training modules.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
05.2018 - 12.2022
- Cultivated efficiency with operating room staff for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Maintained sterile environments to ensure patient safety during all surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons by providing instruments and supplies throughout operations.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Organized equipment according to surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Confirmed correct patient identification prior to procedures during the Time Out process.
- Monitored surgical supply inventory, initiating reorders when necessary.
- Prepared and applied dressings or bandages post-surgery.
- Maintained certification by continuing education, in-services, and training modules.
- Maintained inventory levels of medical supplies within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Provided instruction on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members.
- Educated new staff on proper techniques and best practices in the OR.
- Lead Technologist in Vascular Surgery for four years.
- I can scrub most surgical specialties and sub-specialties.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Northern Westchester Hospital
Mount Kisco, NY
11.2015 - 05.2018
- Cultivated efficiency with operating room staff for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Maintained sterile environments to ensure patient safety during all surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons by providing instruments and supplies throughout operations.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Organized equipment according to surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
- Confirmed correct patient identification prior to procedures during the Time Out process.
- Monitored surgical supply inventory, initiating reorders when necessary.
- Prepared and applied dressings or bandages post-surgery.
- Maintained certification by continuing education, in-services, and training modules.
- Maintained inventory levels of medical supplies within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Provided instruction on proper techniques of handling instruments to new team members.
- Educated new staff on proper techniques and best practices in the OR.
- Lead Technologist in ENT Surgery for two years.
- I can scrub most surgical specialties and sub-specialties.
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar General Store
Marlboro, NY
09.2012 - 04.2015
- Trained and mentored new staff in customer service standards.
- Managed daily store operations, including customer service, inventory management, and scheduling.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Supervised cash handling procedures, reconciling discrepancies when necessary.
- Organized stockroom and managed inventory levels for optimal flow.
- Created visually appealing merchandise displays for promotions.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations throughout store premises.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations.
- Coordinated staff schedules to effectively meet peak service demands.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to uphold satisfaction levels.
- Assisted in recruiting efforts by interviewing candidates for open positions in the store.
Manager
Dollar Tree Stores
Poughkeepsie, NY
03.2001 - 09.2012
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing feedback and coaching for team development.
- Led a team of 20+ employees, ensuring high productivity and excellent customer service.
- Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
Education
Certification - Surgical Technology
Ulster County Boces Adult Education
Port Ewen, NY06-2015
GED -
FDR High School
Hyde Park, NY03-2001
Skills
- Patient safety
- Sterile field management
- Aseptic techniques
- Operating room procedures
- Surgical instrumentation
- Instrument counting
- Emergency procedure response
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Basic life support
Accomplishments
- Lead Technologist role in ENT surgery- Mount Kisco NWH
- Maintained the highest clinical ladder status- Mount Kisco NWH
- Lead Technologist role in Vascular surgery- Vassar
- AST Honor Roll- 4.0 GPA
Languages
English
Native language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Elementary
A1
Certification
- Certification in Surgical Technology- NBSTSA
Affiliations
- I enjoy spending time with my children, family and friends!
- I enjoy crafting, including: decorative floral pieces, vinyl, party planning, rustic and eccentric signage, furniture restoration and more..
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Midhudson Regional Hospital Of Westchester Medical Center
09.2025 - Current
Certified Cardiothoracic Surgical Technologist
Garnet Health Medical Center
01.2023 - 08.2025
Certified Surgical Technologist
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
05.2018 - 12.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
Northern Westchester Hospital
11.2015 - 05.2018
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar General Store
09.2012 - 04.2015
Manager
Dollar Tree Stores
03.2001 - 09.2012
Certification - Surgical Technology
Ulster County Boces Adult Education
GED -
FDR High School
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Crafting
Floral work
Crystals
Creating with Vinyl
Party Planning
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkPart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursPaid time offHealthcare benefitsCareer advancement401k matchPaid sick leaveQuote
One of the deep secrets of life is that all that is really worth doing is what we do for others.
Lewis Carroll