Cindy Guerrero
French Valley
Summary
Highly experienced Certified Surgical Technologist with over 15 years of success in fast-paced, high-acuity operating room environments. Expert in maintaining sterile technique, anticipating surgeon needs, and supporting complex procedures across multiple specialties, including robotic-assisted surgery. Proven ability to adapt quickly as a travel CST, seamlessly integrating into new teams while maintaining efficiency, safety, and precision. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, exceptional teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Surgical Technologist
Sutter Health Mills-Peninusula Medical Center
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow during operations.
Travel Surgical Technologist
Eisenhower Medical Center
Rancho Mirage
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Prepared and maintained sterile surgical fields in accordance with AORN standards, ensuring strict adherence to aseptic technique throughout all phases of surgery.
CVOR Tech
Temecula Valley Hospital
Temecula
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Assist in cardiovascular surgeries including coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG), valve replacements, and aortic aneurysm repairs
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Sutter CPMC Davies
San Francisco
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Improved team communication through active participation in pre-and post-operative discussions, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Sutter CPMC Davies is a hospital located in San Francisco, CA.
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Brigham And Women's Hospital
Boston
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Brigham has 55 operating rooms and I was in all services. Mainly in Burns, Plastic, General, Thoracic, Vascular and Cardiac.
- Brigham And Women's Hospital is a major teaching hospital in Boston, MA.
Principal Surgical Technologist
UCSD Jacobs Medical Center
01.2010 - 10.2023
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- UCSD has 24 operating rooms including a hybrid room. I have been trained in all services especially the high volume services like Thoracic and Vascular covering cases like Lobectomy, Pneumonectomy, VATS, Segmental resection, Wedge resection, hiatal hernia and Bronchoscopy. Vascular covered Carotid Endarterectomy, Angioplasty and stenting, Peripheral artery bypass, AV Fistula, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, Endovascular Repair of aortic aneurysm, Varicose Veins and limb amputations.
- UCSD Jacobs Medical Center is a part of the University of California, San Diego Health System.
Surgical Technologist
Plastic Surgery & Dermatology
09.2008 - 12.2009
- Performed inventory management duties for the operating room supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Maintained accurate records of surgical procedures and patient information, contributing to streamlined documentation and effective patient care.
Labor and Delivery Surgical Technologist
UC San Diego Medical Center
08.2008 - 12.2009
- Scrubbed all scheduled, emergent and STAT c-sections, D&C's, cerclage and hysterectomies.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- UC San Diego Medical Center is a part of the University of California, San Diego Health System.
Education
Surgical Technologist Certificate -
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
San Diego, CA05.2005
Skills
- Abdominal transplant surgery
- CVOR
- Open abdominal procedures
- Emergency surgical care
- Vascular surgery
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Gender-affirming procedures
- Maxillofacial surgery
- Thoracic surgery
- Orthopedic surgery
- Oncology procedures
- Robotic surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Gynecological surgery
- Burn treatment
- Pediatric surgery
- Neurosurgery techniques
- Urological procedures
- Labor and delivery care
- Trauma surgery
- Professionalism and ethics
Certification
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist, NBSTSA, 01/01/23
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Travel Surgical Technologist
Sutter Health Mills-Peninusula Medical Center
11.2025 - 02.2026
Travel Surgical Technologist
Eisenhower Medical Center
04.2025 - 11.2025
CVOR Tech
Temecula Valley Hospital
05.2024 - 04.2025
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Sutter CPMC Davies
01.2024 - 05.2024
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Brigham And Women's Hospital
10.2023 - 01.2024
Principal Surgical Technologist
UCSD Jacobs Medical Center
01.2010 - 10.2023
Surgical Technologist
Plastic Surgery & Dermatology
09.2008 - 12.2009
Labor and Delivery Surgical Technologist
UC San Diego Medical Center
08.2008 - 12.2009
Surgical Technologist Certificate -
Southwestern College
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
University of Phoenix