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Yolanda Century

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Certified Surgical Technologist bringing over 6years of experience to 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.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Luminis Health Doctor Community Medical Center
Lanham, MD
09.2022 - Current
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
  • Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
  • Recounted surgical instruments and supplies at end of operation, eliminating chance of items left inside patient.
  • Maintained a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.

Surgical Technologist

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
10.2019 - 04.2021
  • Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures
  • Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences
  • Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors and suctioning and irrigation equipment
  • Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.

Surgical Technologist

Sinai Hospital
Baltimore, MD
05.2019 - 11.2019
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross- contamination
  • Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments
  • Worked with internal departments and personnel to ensure availability of instruments and equipment
  • Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences
  • Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures

Patient Care Technician

Medical Staffing Network, University Of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic
Baltimore, MD
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Utilized a wide range of skill such as sterile technique
  • Communicated as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient
  • Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures
  • Collaborated with staff to complete treatment plans of patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas
  • Accomplished and clarify collections of lab specimens in adherence with safety protocols for patient tests

Operating Room Assistant

PCT, Anesthesia Tech, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
07.2012 - 07.2018
  • Trained and assisted in providing a clean and germ-free environment for the surgery patients and assuring safe transport for the patient to and from the operating room
  • Collaborated with coworkers to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient
  • Maintained proper handling of blood products, specimens, charts, x-rays, etc
  • Checks equipment prior to use
  • Utilized knowledge of sterile technique
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff
  • Under the direction of the Anesthesia Manager and Lead Anesthesia Technician assists staff
  • Anesthesiologists in performing the most technical of anesthesia preparations for procedures in all anesthetizing location

Education

Certificate in Surgical Technology -

Community College Baltimore County
Randallstown, MD
03.2019

Skills

  • Robotics (prostatectomy, hysterectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair) , Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, Nephectomy)
  • GYN-open,robotics,laparoscopy (VNodes, hysterectomy, D/C, suction D/C, salpingectomy, oophorectomy)
  • Ortho Spine ( laminectomy, discectomy, spine fusion,
  • Ortho (Total Knee with rep assistance, Arthroscopy)
  • Plastics ( Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Finger, Ganglion Cysts)
  • General (Appendectomy, Hernia Repair, Mastectomies, Thyroidectomy)
  • Urology ( Cystoscopy, TURBT, Ureteroscopy, Circumcision, Nephrectomy robotic)

Certification

Surgical Technologist Certification November 2026 #100233163

CNA Certification March 2026 MBON #A00063847

BLS Certification January 2027

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Luminis Health Doctor Community Medical Center
09.2022 - Current

Surgical Technologist

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
10.2019 - 04.2021

Surgical Technologist

Sinai Hospital
05.2019 - 11.2019

Patient Care Technician

Medical Staffing Network, University Of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic
01.2019 - 04.2019

Operating Room Assistant

PCT, Anesthesia Tech, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
07.2012 - 07.2018

Certificate in Surgical Technology -

Community College Baltimore County

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