Yesenia Velarde
Summerland,CA
Summary
Efficient and focused professional in healthcare support, known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks swiftly and accurately. Possess specialized skills in surgical instrumentation, sterilization techniques, and operating room protocols. Excel in teamwork, communication, and adaptability, ensuring seamless support during surgical procedures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical OB Technician
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the preparation of surgical equipment and instruments for procedures.
- Greeted family members upon their arrival at hospital prior to surgery.
- Prepared dressings or bandages, applying or assisting with application following surgery.
- Observed sterile technique protocols when handling specimens in the operating room environment.
- Monitored and assessed operating room conditions and patient and surgical team needs.
- Sterilized surgical instruments according to accepted standards.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Held instruments and quickly handed to surgeon during procedures.
- Restocked supplies in operating rooms between cases.
- Provided assistance to surgeons during cesarean sections, hysterectomies, laparoscopies, and other gynecological surgeries.
- Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted surgical team with scrubbing, masks and surgical clothing.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Stuart R Winthrop
Santa Barbara, CA
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Monitored office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
- Answered telephones and directed calls to the appropriate medical or administrative staff.
- Provided support with front desk duties such as checking in patients, collecting copayments and deductibles, answering phones.
- Assisted with scheduling follow-up appointments and referrals as requested by providers.
- Assisted with preparing exam rooms for patient visits and maintained cleanliness throughout the office.
Caregiver
Private Care
Santa Barbara, CA
08.2018 - 02.2023
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Career Care Institute
Oxnard, CA06-2016
Skills
- Operating room etiquette
- Surgical instrumentation
- Communication and teamwork
- Professionalism and ethics
- Maintaining sterile field
- Medical terminology
- Adapting to changing situations
- Time management capabilities
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Surgical OB Technician
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Stuart R Winthrop
02.2021 - 12.2023
Caregiver
Private Care
08.2018 - 02.2023
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Career Care Institute
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