Whitney Smith
Modesto,CA
Summary
Dynamic Surgical Technologist with extensive experience at Doctors Medical Center, excelling in sterile field management and effective communication. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and support surgical teams during complex procedures. Adept at problem-solving and maintaining patient confidentiality, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Doctors Medical Center
Modesto, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
General Warehouse Associate
Amazon
Stockton, Ca
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Avoided safety hazards by correctly operating the company's tools and equipment.
- Moved products using conveyor belts, and staged items to keep the line moving.
- Processed incoming trucks to unload, stage, and smoothly store merchandise.
- Helped fellow warehouse workers manage incoming and outgoing products.
- Lifted weights of up to 50 lbs while minimizing the risk of personal injury.
- Wrapped pallets securely in preparation for shipping.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
Surgical Technologist Extern
Doctors Medical Center
Stockton, Ca
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Adapted quickly to new technologies or equipment introduced into operating room setting
- Followed strict protocols regarding patient confidentiality when discussing cases or reviewing medical records
- Assisted surgeons during various surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environment at all times
- Cleaned operating rooms after surgeries, removing used equipment, linens, and disposing of waste appropriately
Brand Ambassador
TULA Skincare
Stockton, Ca
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Achieved sales goals through established sales techniques and creative communication skills
- Collaborated with team members to align department goals, processes and procedures
- Uncovered brand advocacy opportunities by engaging, educating and befriending customers
- Generated sales directly and by optimizing in-store product displays
- Provided insights and feedback on issues concerning brand
- Established ambitious daily goals for target brands to drive growth
Behavioral Technician
B.E.S.T.
Modesto, Ca
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Followed treatment plan for best results when using verbal and physical behavior management interventions
- Assisted with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life
- Supported clients with direct services at home or in community and documented progress
- Identified goals and implemented strategies to reinforce desired behaviors by working collaboratively with family and treatment team members
Brand Ambassador
Stila Cosmetics
Stockton, Ca
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Achieved sales goals through established sales techniques and creative communication skills
- Uncovered brand advocacy opportunities by engaging, educating and befriending customers
- Collaborated with team members to align department goals, processes and procedures
- Supported floor operations by restocking merchandise and processing customer orders
- Developed and maintained strong communication links with customers
Behavioral Technician
Learning Arts
Stockton, Ca
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Followed treatment plan for best results when using verbal and physical behavior management interventions
- Identified goals and implemented strategies to reinforce desired behaviors by working collaboratively with family and treatment team members
- Assisted with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life
- Supported clients with direct services at home or in community and documented progress
Brand Ambassador
Clinique
Bay Area, Ca
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Uncovered brand advocacy opportunities by engaging, educating and befriending customers
- Collaborated with team members to align department goals, processes and procedures
- Achieved sales goals through established sales techniques and creative communication skills
- Relayed information and referred consumers to appropriate team members to answer questions
Beauty Advisor
Sephora
Modesto, Ca
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Pursued client interactions and sales, immediately engaging with interested customers
- Drove customer engagement and revenue development with well-planned and executed store events
- Worked closely with sales and counter management to identify and pursue business development opportunities
- Demonstrated products and advised customers on ideal application techniques
- Kept beauty counter clean and professional with regular restocking and wipedowns
- Uphold sampling policies and procedures to promote products and control costs
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Surgical Technology
Carrington College
San Jose02.2024
High School -
Cesar Chavez HIgh School
Stockton05.2011
Skills
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Sorting and Labeling
- Heavy Lifting
- Surgical Assistance
- Patient Confidentiality
- Specimen Collection
- Aseptic Techniques
- Sterile Field Management
- Product Demonstrations
- Ms Excel
- Creativity
- Critical Thinking
- Sterile field management
- OR preparation
- Professionalism
- Communication
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership Skills
- Problem Solving
- Surgical instrument handling
Certification
- BLS Certified
- Certified Surgical Technologist
Accomplishments
- Blends Behavior Technician training with hands-on experience in sales and operations support to deliver on tasks accurately, efficiently, and quickly.
- Known for providing best-in-class customer service and communications in a variety of business settings.
References
- Dana Fraizer, Account Executive, (916) 301-3965
- C.J. Johnson, Area Manager, johnsocl@amazon.com
- Charlene Caswell, Educator at Carrington College, (907) 617-9752
- Tammie Bottley, Surgery Lead Manager DMC, (209) 483-2343
- Rena Pastrana, Surgical Technologist DMC, (209) 483-2400
Languages
English, Native
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Doctors Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Surgical Technologist Extern
Doctors Medical Center
09.2023 - 01.2024
Brand Ambassador
TULA Skincare
08.2021 - 06.2023
General Warehouse Associate
Amazon
01.2021 - 02.2024
Behavioral Technician
B.E.S.T.
08.2019 - 12.2020
Behavioral Technician
Learning Arts
10.2018 - 08.2019
Brand Ambassador
Stila Cosmetics
06.2018 - 12.2019
Brand Ambassador
Clinique
06.2017 - 07.2018
Beauty Advisor
Sephora
06.2015 - 06.2017
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Surgical Technology
Carrington College
High School -
Cesar Chavez HIgh School
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