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Candy Villa

Bakersfield

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and extensive experience in the operating room. Successfully transitioned from a surgical technologist role after eight years at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. Proficient in patient care, surgical preparation, and ensuring safe, efficient procedures. Eager to secure a new shift opportunity to further advance nursing career.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
01.2025 - Current
  • Providing direct support to surgical team during procedures.
  • Assisting physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
  • Performing pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
  • Collaborating with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.

Surgical Technologist

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2024
  • Ensure sterile field is maintained and surgical instruments are prepared and available.
  • Collaborate with surgeons and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Anticipate surgical team needs, enhancing efficiency during procedures.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by swiftly adjusting to changing circumstances or new information within surgical environment.
  • Prepared instrument trays according to procedural requirements, ensuring infection control.
  • Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
  • Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
  • Maintained sterile environment to ensure patient safety.

Travel Surgical Technologist

Aya Healthcare
12.2021 - 09.2022
  • Contract Locations: Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Adventist Health Tulare, Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

Sterile Processing Technician

Adventist Health Bakersfield
09.2017 - 01.2018

Surgical Technologist

Delano Regional Medical Center
11.2016 - 09.2017

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Unitek College
Bakersfield, CA
11.2024

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield, CA
10.2016

Skills

  • Intraoperative monitoring
  • Infection prevention
  • Surgical equipment
  • Supply preparation
  • Patient safety
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
01.2025 - Current

Travel Surgical Technologist

Aya Healthcare
12.2021 - 09.2022

Surgical Technologist

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2024

Sterile Processing Technician

Adventist Health Bakersfield
09.2017 - 01.2018

Surgical Technologist

Delano Regional Medical Center
11.2016 - 09.2017

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

San Joaquin Valley College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Unitek College

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