NATALIIA KRYZHANIVSKA

Sacramento

Summary

Dedicated Surgical Technologist with comprehensive expertise in trauma and multi-specialty surgical environments. Proven track record of maintaining sterile field integrity while supporting complex procedures across 160+ surgeries during clinical training. Demonstrate exceptional composure under pressure, with specialized experience in Level 1 trauma cases and emergency interventions. Professional with track record of managing recovery operations and supporting team initiatives. Highly adaptable, with focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in crisis management and stakeholder communication, valued for reliability and flexibility.

Overview

year of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Recovery Coordinator

Sierra Donor Services

10.2025 - Current

Collaborated with transplant surgeons and organ recovery coordinators to oversee the surgical recovery, preservation, and packaging of organs and specimens, ensuring compliance with established policies and standards
Maintained extensive on-call duties to facilitate donor recovery activities, providing timely support and ensuring optimal outcomes during critical situations
Worked closely with multidisciplinary teams, including surgeons, nurses, and transplant coordinators, to streamline organ recovery and transplantation processes
Maintained accurate records and documentation related to organ recovery and transplantation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating research opportunities
Prepared the operating room for organ procurement by ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies were available and operational, facilitating a seamless surgical process

Surgical Technologist, Trauma Department

Renown Regional Medical Center

04.2025 - 10.2025

Monitored surgical instrument counts, ensuring proper documentation of all tools and materials used during surgeries and accurately accounted for in post-operative procedures
Demonstrated exceptional composure while facilitating life-saving procedures and strategically prepared for contingency scenarios during unstable trauma situations
Collaborated with multidisciplinary trauma team during golden hour interventions, contributing to improved patient outcomes
Streamline post-operative processes through efficient OR turnover protocols, minimizing delays between consecutive procedures
Demonstrated expertise across 10+ surgical specialties including orthopedic, neurosurgery, general, vascular, plastics, and ENT

Surgical Technology Clinical Extern

UC Davis Medical Center

12.2024 - 03.2025

Completed clinical externship, assisted in the preparation and maintenance of surgical equipment and supplies across multiple specialties including general, gynecological, orthopedic, ENT, plastics and reconstructive, burns, spine, and neurosurgery
Demonstrated proficiency in Level 1 trauma surgeries including rapid instrument anticipation and maintenance of sterile field under high-pressure situations, efficiently prepared and maintained multiple trauma setups simultaneously to support emergency surgical interventions
Demonstrated proficiency in sterile technique, surgical instrument handling, and operating room preparation

Education

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

San Joaquin Valley College

01-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University, Sacramento

01-2022

Skills

Clinical: Critical thinking in high-pressure environments
Advanced problem-solving
Sterile technique mastery
Emergency response preparedness
Patient safety advocacy
Anatomical knowledge across specialties
Operational: Superior time management

Multilingual communication
Instrument count accuracy
Documentation protocols
Team collaboration
Case cart management
Inventory control

Certification

Certified Surgical Technologist

CPR, BSL, and AED

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