Briana Avalos

I am a sincere and enthusiastic professional seeking a surgical technology position within a facility with a prosperous career opportunity. With my considerable knowledge concerning healthcare, sense of responsibility, and positive skills, I aim to offer my best services to the employer while offering excellent patient care.

Certified Surgical Technologist - HALO Surgery Center - Beverly Hills, CA

(2025-05)

• Assisted surgical team in preparing operating room for procedures, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies were available
• Sterilized and arranged surgical instruments according to established protocols, maintaining a sterile environment during procedures
• Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting incision sites, positioning them on the operating table, and covering them with sterile drapes
• Handed instruments to surgeons during procedures, anticipating their needs and maintaining a high level of efficiency
• Monitored patient vital signs throughout procedures and promptly reported any abnormalities or changes to the surgical team
• Assisted with wound closure by applying sutures or staples under the direction of the surgeon

Certified Surgical Technologist/ Medical Assistant - Planned Parenthood - Long Beach, CA

(2024-07 - 2025-05)

• Assisted surgical team in preparing operating room for procedures, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies were available
• Sterilized and arranged surgical instruments according to established protocols, maintaining a sterile environment during procedures
• Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting incision sites, positioning them on the operating table, and covering them with sterile drapes
• Handed instruments to surgeons during procedures, anticipating their needs and maintaining a high level of efficiency
• Managed surgical specimens by labeling, documenting, and delivering them to the laboratory for analysis
• Cross trained- for MA work

Surgical Technologist - Specialty Surgical Center in Beverly Hills - Beverly Hills, CA

(2023-12 - 2024-06)

• Scrubbed in ophthalmology cases.
• Collaborated with team members to deliver excellent patient care.
• Assisted with room turn overs.
• Assisted by setting up for cases under direct supervision of the lead tech.

Surgical Tech Student - Community Hospital of Huntington Park - Huntington Park, CA

(2024-01 - 2024-02)

• Scrubbed in general, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary cases.
• Assisted with patient transport.
• Did inventory count and stocked room with charge nurse.
• Manually washed scopes under supervision of lead tech.
• Worked as part of the team to insure patient safety and excellent care.
• Assisted by setting up rooms for various cases.

Surgical Tech Student - Mission Community Hospital - Panorama City, CA

(2023-10 - 2023-12)

• Scrubbed in spine, orthopedic, and general cases.
• Assisted in room turn overs.
• Worked hand to hand with doctors during surgery to accommodate their needs to deliver remarkable patient care.
• Anticipated what would be needed before and during the case.
• Assisted lead techs in preparing for their cases the following day.

Coordinator - LA's Best

(2021-06 - 2023-10)

• Assist children with daily educational tasks, follow daily schedule to ensure success, and plan educational activities
• Created a safe environment for students to share as one.
• Communicated with parents about their student’s progress.
• Coached the girl’s cheer team.
• Uplifted all students to be great at what they do.

Associates of Occupational Science - Surgical Technology - American Career College (2022-02 - 2024-05)

Certificate - Medical assistant - United Education Institute (2019-06 - 2019-12)

High school diploma - Nava college preparatory school (2014-01 - 2018-06)