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Victoria Guzman

Windsor,SC

Summary

Driven Certified Surgical Technologist seeking employment, showcasing expertise in sterile technique proficiency and exceptional team collaboration aptitude. Excelled in reducing surgery times and enhancing patient safety, demonstrating a commitment to continuing education and critical thinking capabilities in high-pressure environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Surgical Technologist

Legends Orthopedics
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.
  • Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine, and orthopedic trauma treatment.
  • Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements.
  • Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.

Administrative Assistant

Aiken Internal Medical Associates
07.2023 - 06.2024
  • 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.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to patient inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.

Surgical Technologist

Aiken Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Maintained high infection control standards.
  • Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring surgical instruments and equipment during labor and delivery procedures.
  • Facilitated seamless handoffs between shifts, resulting in consistent care and reduced errors for patients on the unit.
  • Exemplified strong teamwork by effectively collaborating with nursing staff, surgical assistants, and anesthesiologists during complex procedures.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide quality care during high-risk labor and delivery cases.
  • Upheld patient confidentiality by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining discretion while working with sensitive information.
  • 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.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Lexington Medical Center
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
  • Expedited surgery room turnover times by swiftly preparing operating rooms for subsequent surgeries, maximizing efficiency within the department.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures in robotic, laparoscopic, General, OB, Neuro, and Vascular specialties ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
  • Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
  • Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, instruments, and supplies and arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
  • Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
  • Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care throughout the entire perioperative process.
  • Ensured proper handling of specimens during surgeries, aiding in accurate diagnostic results for patients.

Education

Aiken Technical College
Graniteville, SC

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Aiken Technical College
Graniteville, SC
12.2021

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Data Entry
  • Computer Skills
  • Office Administration
  • Sterile Technique Proficiency
  • Surgical Instrument Knowledge
  • Surgical Procedure Familiarity
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Continuing Education Commitment
  • Critical Thinking Capabilities
  • Emergency response readiness
  • Team Collaboration Aptitude

Timeline

Certified Surgical Technologist

Legends Orthopedics
09.2024 - 03.2025

Administrative Assistant

Aiken Internal Medical Associates
07.2023 - 06.2024

Surgical Technologist

Aiken Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - 02.2023

Certified Surgical Technologist

Lexington Medical Center
04.2022 - 08.2022

Aiken Technical College

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Aiken Technical College

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