Monique Lauren Quinones
Upland
Summary
Dedicated Surgical Technologist with over 20 years of experience in maintaining sterile environments and supporting diverse surgical procedures. Known for effective communication, critical thinking, and staff training.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles
08.2012 - 08.2025
- Assisted surgeons during pediatric surgeries by maintaining sterile fields.
- Collaborated with nurses to ensure patient safety and comfort pre- and post-surgery.
- Educated new staff on best practices for surgical procedures and safety measures.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
Surgical Technologist
Corona Regional Medical Center
Corona
09.2002 - 08.2012
- Assisted surgeons and O.R. staff with multiple specialty procedures.
- Collaborated with nurses to ensure patient safety and comfort pre- and post-surgery.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
Surgical Technologist
Pomona Valley Hospital and Medical Center
Pomona
11.2005 - 06.2011
- Assisted surgeons during age specific surgeries from Newborn to Geriatric.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
- Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
- Verified correct identification of patient prior to any operation or procedure.
Education
Certification - Surgical Technologist
California Paramedical And Technical College
Riverside, CA07-2002
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
Pasadena Community College
Pasadena, CASkills
- Surgical procedures
General - Major &Minor
GI Lab- Colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP
OB/GYN/Labor & Delivery
Laparoscopic
Plastics
Ophthalmology - Vitrectomy, Cataract,
Urology
Ear Nose &Throat
Transplants - Kidney & Liver
Orthopedic
Neurology - Craniotomy, Laminectomy
Spinal Fusion
ECMO
Robotics - Da Vinci Xi
- Staff training and mentorship
- Attention to detail
- Time management skills
- Critical thinking
- Basic life support
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
08.2012 - 08.2025
Surgical Technologist
Pomona Valley Hospital and Medical Center
11.2005 - 06.2011
Surgical Technologist
Corona Regional Medical Center
09.2002 - 08.2012
Certification - Surgical Technologist
California Paramedical And Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
Pasadena Community College