Jasmin Munguia
La Puente
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Caregiver
Family Members
04.2023 - 01.2026
- Provided daily personal care and support to enhance clients' quality of life.
- Assisted with medication management, ensuring adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Coordinated healthcare appointments for patients, ensuring timely access to necessary medical services.
- Served as a dedicated advocate for patient needs when interacting with healthcare professionals or insurance companies.
Certified Surgical Technologist
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures by anticipating their needs and passing instruments.
- Performed instrument counts before, during, and after surgeries as required by hospital policy.
- Helped maintain an organized working environment in the OR through cleaning, stocking supplies, and organizing equipment carts.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Methodist Hospital Of Southern California
Arcadia, CA
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Assist in various specialties such as: OB/GYN, General, Vascular, Orthopedic, Colon and Rectal, and Urology.
- Gather supplies and instruments needed for surgery.
- Assist in the turnover of the O.R. suites between cases, disposed of trash and linens, cleaned the equipment and environmental surfaces.
- Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patient on the operating table.
- Assist with cleaning/stocking of equipment and supplies as needed.
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
West Wilshire Medical Surgical Center
Los Angeles, CA
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
- Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
- Assisted in various surgeries in the ENT specialty such as Rhinoplasty, Septoplasty, Turbinate Reduction, Tympanoplasty, Tonsillectomy & Adeniodectomy, Sinusplasty, Removal of Neck masses, etc
- Assisted with Lumbar and Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection, Cervical Steroid Injection. Prepared the room and injections needed for injections. In charge of connecting and manuevering the mobile C-arm.
- Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
- Greeted and checked in patients, updating patient information in computer system.
- Verified insurance coverage for appointments and collected co-payments as required.
- Answered incoming calls, responding to inquiries from patients and other medical offices.
Surgical Technologist Externship
Beverly Hospital
Montebello, CA
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by stocking equipment and supplies.
- More than 120 cases as an experienced surgical technologist student in General, OBGYN, Orthopedic, Laparoscopic, Podiatry and Urology
- Assisted in gowning and gloving surgical staff.
- Assisted in positioning and draping patients as needed according to procedure.
- Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Organized and maintained sterile environment within mayo stand and back table.
Medical Receptionist
Southern California Medical Center
El Monte, CA
07.2016 - 10.2019
- Scheduled patient appointments, verifying accuracy of appointment times with providers.
- Greeted and checked in patients, updating patient information in computer system.
- Verified insurance coverage for appointments and collected co-payments as required.
- Prepared charts for new patients, ensuring all necessary forms were completed correctly.
- Assisted with filing of medical records and documents, maintaining accurate electronic files.
- Retrieved faxes and uploaded documents to patient charts to assist clinical staff.
- Transmitted medical records and other correspondence by mail, e-mail, or fax.
Education
Certification - Surgical Technology
Premiere Career College
Irwindale, CA05-2020
Certification - Medical Assisting
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
La Puente, CA05-2017
High School Diploma -
La Puente High School
La Puente, CA05-2014
Skills
- Organized and motivated
- Medical instrument sterilization knowledge
- Strong medical ethic
- HIPAA proficiency
- OR experience
- Medical Terminology Proficiency
- Ability to work well under stressful and emergency situations
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Family Caregiver
Family Members
04.2023 - 01.2026
Certified Surgical Technologist
City of Hope
03.2022 - 04.2023
Certified Surgical Technologist
Methodist Hospital Of Southern California
10.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Surgical Technologist
West Wilshire Medical Surgical Center
06.2020 - 10.2020
Surgical Technologist Externship
Beverly Hospital
10.2019 - 02.2020
Medical Receptionist
Southern California Medical Center
07.2016 - 10.2019
Certification - Surgical Technology
Premiere Career College
Certification - Medical Assisting
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
High School Diploma -
La Puente High School