Yaretzy Michelle Hernandez
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE
Organized and dependable Surgical Technologist offering two years of experience. Eager to take the next career step to obtain a Surgical Technologist position in the state of Oklahoma. Well versed in all aspects of surgery including sterile and aseptic techniques, a wide range of surgical procedures, setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Surgical Hospital Of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2023 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Cath lab Surgical Technologist
Center For Advanced Cardiovascular Interventions
06.2022 - Current
Rexford Surgical Institute
Endovascular Surgical Associates Of Los Angeles VESLA
- Sets up sterile table with supplies, equipment, and safely retrieves medications/solutions needed for procedure
- Ensure quality patient care and takes responsibility for ensuring patient safety at all times
- Preps patient and drapes sterile field for procedures
- Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure
- Scrubs, gowns, and gloves surgeon and assistants
- Demonstrates an understanding of angiography interventions: PTA and laser PTA/PTCA, and
- Stenting
- Anticipate the needs of the surgeon, adaptable
- Passes sharps, assist getting arterial and Venous access
- Wire management
- Receives sterile supply from circulator during procedure as requested by surgeon
- Prepares sterile dressings, holds pressure
- Performs appropriate counts with circulator and ensures proper disposition of sharps
- Assists in efficient turnovers and prepping room for the next patient
- Assists other members of team with terminal cleaning of room restocking and sterilizing instrument
- Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care and takes responsibility for ensuring patient safety during the operative procedure.
Ortho Surgical Technologist
Beverly Hills Integrated Surgical Center
09.2022 - Current
- Gathers supplies needed for surgical procedure and ensures all equipment is in working order prior to use
- Sets up sterile table with supplies, equipment, and safely retrieves medications/solutions needed for procedure
- Sets up Stryker Neptune, laparoscopy tower
- Ensure quality patient care and takes responsibility for ensuring patient safety at all times
- Preps patient and drapes sterile field for procedures
- Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure
- Scrubs, gowns, and gloves surgeon and assistants
- Demonstrates an understanding of shoulder and knee Arthroscopy
- Anticipate the needs of the surgeon, adaptable
- Passes instruments
- Receives sterile supply from circulator during procedure as requested by surgeon
- Prepares sterile dressings, assist PA during suture closure
- Performs appropriate counts with circulator before procedure, and before closure
- Ensures proper disposition of sharps
- Assists in efficient turnovers and prepping room for the next patient
- Assists other members of team with terminal cleaning of room restocking and sterilizing instruments
Surgical Technologist Extern
St. Michael Surgery Center
09.2021 - 01.2022
Coast Plaza Hospital Avant
Huntington Dermatology Medical Center
- Assists the surgeon during surgical procedures
- Maintains aseptic technique throughout each case
- Central Processing Department: sterilizing process of instruments/ scopes
- Assemble and wrap instrument sets for sterilization
- Identify and Manage medications on the surgical field
- Perform scrub duties in over 150 surgical cases
- Ability to perform in lengthy, 4-8 hour surgical procedures while maintaining sterility
- Perform accurate counts in major cases during pre-op and intra operative phases
- Pull supplies and instruments for cases using a preference card
- Hand/eye coordination with ability to pass surgical instruments in the correct position in a timely manner
- Strong entry level skill set in General, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ears Nose & Throat
- Vascular, and Orthopedics
Caregiver
BrightStar
03.2020 - Current
- Administer medications
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
- Assisted client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Range of Motion exercises
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Turned and positioned bed bound patient to prevent bedsores and maintain comfortable levels
Education
CPR/BLS Certification - Expires 07/2024
National CPR Foundation
Surgical Technology Diploma - Surgical Technology
CBD College
Los Angeles, CA05.2022
High School Diploma -
Maywood Center For Enriched Studies Magnet
Maywood, CA06.2019
Skills
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Teamwork skills
- Planning and Coordination
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Active listening/learning
- Attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to communicate well with staff members and physicians
Additional Information
AWARDS
- The LA Rams and CBS2/KCAL9 Recognized LAUSD outstanding student of the month, 2019
- Mission City Community Network, Inc. In recognition of outstanding contribution and participation in Mission City Community Network MaCES Student Advisory Board Programs and Services serving those in greater need,2019
- Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education Certificate of recognition as an exceptional scholar, knowing discipline, dedication, and passion, 2019
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Surgical Hospital Of Oklahoma
10.2023 - Current
Ortho Surgical Technologist
Beverly Hills Integrated Surgical Center
09.2022 - Current
Cath lab Surgical Technologist
Center For Advanced Cardiovascular Interventions
06.2022 - Current
Surgical Technologist Extern
St. Michael Surgery Center
09.2021 - 01.2022
Caregiver
BrightStar
03.2020 - Current
CPR/BLS Certification - Expires 07/2024
National CPR Foundation
Surgical Technology Diploma - Surgical Technology
CBD College
High School Diploma -
Maywood Center For Enriched Studies Magnet
Rexford Surgical Institute
Endovascular Surgical Associates Of Los Angeles VESLA
Coast Plaza Hospital Avant
Huntington Dermatology Medical Center
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