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Vanessa Mandap

LA PORTE,TX

Summary

A versatile Surgical Technologist brings over two and a half years' experience to a growing hospital. Highly proficient in various surgical procedures, with success in contributing to the achievement of high patient outcome targets. Skilled in all elements of operating room setup, including inventory management, aseptic techniques, and preparing patients for procedures. Adept at handling instruments, supplies, and equipment for non-invasive to minimally invasive procedures. Well versed in all operating room activities with a commitment to upholding the highest standard of sterile technique during procedures.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Methodist Healthcare
Houston, TX
07.2021 - Current
  • Maintained a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
  • Operated or monitored lights, machines, or equipment to support proper operation.
  • Prepared and maintained a sterile field for surgical procedures.
  • Performed pre-operative skin preparation on patients prior to surgery.
  • Assisted in the application of wound dressings, casts, and other medical devices.
  • Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
  • Assisted the surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
  • Trained staff members on operating room procedures, infection control, and safety and functionality procedures.
  • Counted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
  • Organized the operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
  • Assisted the surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout the operation.
  • Held instruments and quickly handed them to the surgeon during procedures.
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped the operating room with appropriate tools, equipment, and instruments.
  • Gathered and took inventory of equipment to confirm adequate supplies for surgery.

Front-End Associate

Walmart
La Porte, TX
07.2017 - 01.2020
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
  • Processed refunds for worn, damaged, and broken merchandise.
  • Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that the amounts were correct and had sufficient change.
  • Discounted purchases can be made by scanning and redeeming coupons.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits, or changes due to customers.
  • Adhered to loss prevention policies such as monitoring suspicious activity in order to prevent shoplifting.
  • Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit, and credit card payments using the point-of-sale system.
  • Operated the cash register efficiently and accurately and processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card, or automatic debit.
  • Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
  • Demonstrated product features to align with customer needs.
  • Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.

Cashier

Buc-ees
Baytown, TX
10.2015 - 05.2017
  • Informed customers of current sales and promotions.
  • Checked expiration dates on food items to ensure freshness.
  • Verified that all products were properly labeled before stocking them onto shelves.
  • Maintained safe and clean atmosphere, contacting appropriate staff to handle spills or incidents.
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
  • Processed refunds for worn, damaged and broken merchandise.
  • Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
  • Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
  • Adhered to loss prevention policies such as monitoring suspicious activity in order to prevent shoplifting.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.

Greeter, Server, Cashier

Hunan Restaurant
Houston, TX
07.2013 - 03.2015
  • Complied with health and sanitation practices and procedures.
  • Assisted with security procedures by validating purchases against receipts.
  • Informed customers of current sales and promotions.
  • Checked expiration dates on food items to ensure freshness.
  • Verified that all products were properly labeled before stocking them onto shelves.
  • Maintained knowledge of store layout to better assist customers with product location.
  • Assisted with price changes throughout the store.
  • Answered customers' questions about hours, seating, current wait time and other information.
  • Recognized security risks to properly handle situations.
  • Replenished supplies for cash registers as needed.
  • Set up and decorated menu marketing boards with current meal and drink specials.
  • Greeted passengers at craft entrance and offered assistance and engagement to put all travelers at ease.
  • Performed general cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, dusting shelves.
  • Greeted and assisted customers to foster positive experiences.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

San Jacinto College
Houston, TX
05-2021

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Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Methodist Healthcare
07.2021 - Current

Front-End Associate

Walmart
07.2017 - 01.2020

Cashier

Buc-ees
10.2015 - 05.2017

Greeter, Server, Cashier

Hunan Restaurant
07.2013 - 03.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

San Jacinto College

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