Meticulous Certified Surgical Technologist bringing practiced experience assisting with diverse operating room functions. Anticipates and addresses surgeon's needs from operating room setup and sterilization to draping patient and passing instruments during surgery. Models medical teamwork and physical stamina.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
UCLA Santa Monica Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Kept accurate records of surgeries to maintain patient confidentiality.
Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Collaborated with other health care professionals to establish optimal patient care.
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
Assistant Manager of Safety and Security
Craig Realty Group
09.2021 - 04.2024
Assists with the coordination of managing the security operations
Trains and assesses the performance of the entire security personnel
Assists in writing and developing security policies and procedures for the security department
Oversee all necessary training modules and procedures for security staff
Respond to all incidents and provide protection to property and important persons when necessary
Review and report accidents that happen within the vicinity
Inspects all areas for safety and fire hazards
Files reports on safety precautions
Conducts internal investigations when necessary
Provides courteous service
Manages the schedules of security personnel and tracks all attendance discrepancies.
Safety and Security Supervisor
Craig Realty Group
02.2021 - 09.2021
Coordinates the work activities of others
Schedules other security officers to cover required shifts and oversees work activity during shift
Trains new security officers or other personnel and provides on-going direction
Patrols assigned area on foot, checking for fires, vandalism, suspicious activity or persons, safety/fire hazards and reports circumstances to management for correction or follow-up actions
Investigates and/or reports hazards, unusual or suspicious circumstances to management for correction or follow-up actions
Checks doors and windows of building to ensure they are tightly closed and locked; notes in written log any unlocked doors/windows
Observes activity and traffic in assigned area to enforce rules/regulations; alerts visitors of infractions
Assists any persons in building or grounds needing direction
Escorts people/property to desired destination when monies, documents or safety of property or persons is a concern
Responds to alarms and dispatched calls; decides what actions to take based on situation, facts known and position limitations
Decides when an incident requires written report, decides which report form to use and submits to management staff.
Lead Security Officer
Citadel Outlets
01.2020 - 02.2021
Coordinates the work activities of others
Schedules other security officers to cover required shifts and oversees work activity during shift
Trains new security officers or other personnel and provides on-going direction
Patrols assigned area on foot, checking for fires, vandalism, suspicious activity or persons, safety/fire hazards and reports circumstances to management for correction or follow-up actions
Investigates and/or reports hazards, unusual or suspicious circumstances to management for correction or follow-up actions
Checks doors and windows of building to ensure they are tightly closed and locked; notes in written log any unlocked doors/windows
Observes activity and traffic in assigned area to enforce rules/regulations; alerts visitors of infractions
Assists any persons in building or grounds needing direction
Escorts people/property to desired destination when monies, documents or safety of property or persons is a concern
Responds to alarms and dispatched calls; decides what actions to take based on situation, facts known and position limitations
Decides when an incident requires written report, decides which report form to use and submits to management staff
Unlocks buildings/doors after checking for identification and compliance with property policies.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
American Career College
Los Angeles
05.2023
Associates Degree - Social And Behavioral Science
Pierce College
Woodland, CA
06.2016
High School Diploma -
Eagle Rock Jr. Sr. High
Los Angeles, CA
06.2010
Skills
Emergency Management
Hospital Experience
Surveillance
Infection control protocols
Pre-surgical preparation
Equipment set up and operation
Pre- and post-surgical counts
Case Management
Customer Service Oriented
Team Collaboration
Proper Specimen Disposal
Gowning and Gloving Procedures
Certification
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
BLS- Basic Life Support AHA Certified
FEMA ICS-100 & 100s Certified
TIPS Certified
Additional Information
Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer