Certified Surgical Technologist at HRC Fertility (2025-11 – Present)
- Open procedure rooms to start assigned cases for the day
- Turn on all needed machines, unlock crash carts and have medications available for anesthesiologist
- Set trays according to doctor's preference with available instrumentation
- Greet patients calmly and position accordingly based on procedures
- Assist with egg retrievals, D & C and hysteroscopies
- Turn over procedure rooms including decontamination and sterilization of all instruments used throughout the cases
- Restock all procedure rooms and prepare for the next day
Cashier at The Home Depot (2024-05 – 2025-02)
- Ensure customers have a smooth and efficient checkout experience
- Welcome customers with customer service while leading the checkout line with efficiency
- Ensure accuracy when entering product prices and handling transactions
- Provide assistance to customers as needed
- Multitask and work with team members, including customer service associates and supervisors
- Ensure the store operates smoothly and customers' needs are met
Surgical Tech Student at Kaiser South Bay (2025-05 – 2025-08)
Clinical Rotation for Surgical Technology. Completed training across multiple specialties including General, Gynecology, Podiatry, Robotics and Ophthalmology surgical procedures. These specialties were procedures constantly scrubbed and became an experienced routine. Minimal procedures assisted were Orthopedic and ENT surgical procedures.
- Maintain strict aseptic technique and safety protocols in all procedures
- Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments efficiently
- Complete proper count with circulating nurse
- Participate in smoothly and safely moving the patient over to their bed after every procedure
- Collect instrument tray and properly take it to decontamination
Surgical Tech Student at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital (2025-08 – 2025-09)
Learned the basic elements of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD). Limited activities due to smaller underfunded facility.
- Restock and remove expired inventory
- Know where to collect all items needed for procedures
- Advocate for better aseptic techniques and improve on patient safety
