Registered Nurse Surgery
Resume:
Liezbeth Barreda-Young
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SUMMARY
Liezbeth is a well-qualified medical professional having 6 years of experience as Certified Surgical Technologist.
She has good experience in different area such as, Strongest Plastic Surgery General Surgery, Some Orthopedics, OB/GYN, Cytology, ENT and Reconstructive, GI- Podiatry.
She is available to join as soon as possible.
EDUCATION
Career Networks Institute College- Orange CA Sep 2013 - Nov 2014
Certified Surgical Technologist
Regional Occupational Program- Orange CA Sep 2010 - Feb 2011
Certified Care Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Fullerton College Fullerton CA Jun 1985 - Jun 1987
Associates Degree
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Anatomy & Physiology
Surgical Procedures
BLS/CPR Card
Microbiology
Inflammation/Healing
Draping Procedure
Anesthesia Principles
Asepsis Procedures
Medical Ethics
Medical Terminology
Sterilization Procedures
Oral & Implant Surgery
Language Fluent in English and Spanish
Clinical Instruments
Pre and Post OP Care
Ordering/Restock OR
Disinfectants
Surgical Scrub
Material Manger
Lead Technologist
Basic Care Preparation
Surgical Pharmacology
Plastic Surgery
Gyn Surgery
Reconstruction Surgery
CST
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Medley Staffing Agency Feb 2020 - Present
Under the staffing agency working as Registry position with different Surgery Center as Certified Surgical Technologist
GALEA Center for Advanced Surgery- Newport Beach, CA
Scars Surgery Center- Newport Beach, CA
Heights Surgical Institute- Newport Beach, CA
Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery- Newport Beach, CA
Beverly Hills Doctors Surgery Center- Beverly Hills, CA
Ocean Surgery Center- Torrance, CA
Serves as scrub person for basic surgical procedures and participates in complex surgical procedures as needed.
Follows department procedures for scrub persons by assembling surgical packs, supplies and instruments for surgical cases and preparing operating room for surgery.
Inspects instruments and power equipment prior to use to assure operational order and troubleshoots, reports, and removes faulty instrument and equipment from service.
Assures adequate amount of appropriate supplies and instrumentation are available in accordance with surgeon’s preference and counts all instruments, needles, and sponges with registered nurse according to procedure.
Inventories and monitors instruments, sponges and needles on operative field using department count procedures.
Adjusts instrumentation and supplies to changes in procedures and patient condition.
Assists with monitoring and reporting blood and fluid loss during cases.
Ascertains correctness of count prior to closure of body cavities and surgical wound. assist circulating nurse with restocking the room at end of shift.
Anticipates surgeon’s needs and assists surgeon by draping patients, holding/passing instruments, retractors, sutures, and medications, applying surgical dressings, suctioning and sponging surgical wounds, holding extremities, and moving patients.
Recognizes and reports emergency situations.
Rox Surgery Center- Newport Beach, CA Mar 2016 - Jan 2020
Lead Surgical Tech and Material Manager (Full Time, 50-60 Hrs/week)
Preparing the OR room, supplies, instruments, and equipment for assigned procedures.
The scrub tech applies principles of sterile technique while performing in the intra-operative setting.
Maintains sterile field to promote safety and infection control 4)
Ensures all cases are pulled for scheduled procedure 5)
Opens sterile supplies for procedures and checks indicators for and integrity of packaging
Adheres to Universal Protocol and actively participates in a “TIME-OUT” before each procedure
Adheres to OR procedures for counting, medication labeling and other scrub duties.
Orders and maintains all medical inventories.
Performs Inventory accounting at designated intervals.
Maintains Implant log.
Generates purchase orders in computer system
Verifies invoiced items match with supplies ordered and received.
Maintains equipment and sends out for repair as needed
Prepares required paperwork for Accounts Payable and/or Administration.
Knows and adheres to policies of the Center, and demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
Follows standards, policies, procedures, goals and objectives for surgical scrub technician, and/or peri-operative nursing care according to accepted standards.
Dr. Kevin Sadati Surgery Center- Newport Beach, CA Oct 2015 - Feb 2016
Certified Surgical Technologist (Per Diem, 50 Hrs/week)
Perform invasive surgeries to correct physical deformities in patients
Administer non-surgical treatment to enhance outward beauty
Synthesize skin grafts from integra or obtain them from recipient/donor
Perform microsurgery to transfer tissues to reconstruction sites (head/hand) where they are missing
Examine and diagnose patients to identify an abnormality and determine suitable course of treatment
Direct and coordinate the activities of nurses, assistants and residents
Examine operating room and medical instruments to ensure they are clean and sterile
Confer with other plastic surgeons and medical professionals to exchange ideas
Use photographs and verbal descriptions to identify patients’ visual expectations and set a reference point
Newport Beach Center for Surgery- Newport Beach, CA Jun 2015 - May 2016
Certified Surgical Technologist (Per Diem, 50 Hrs/week)
Perform instrument counts prior to each procedure
Prepare patient skin for surgical treatment
Position and re-position patient during surgery
Help monitor patients during surgery
Provide supportive care during the pre-operative phase
Perform scrub functions
Collect and label specimens taken during surgical procedure
Follow all federal, state and departmental safety procedures
Pacifica Surgery Center- Newport Beach, CA Jul 2015 - Nov 2016
Certified Surgical Technologist (Per Diem, 50 Hrs/week)
Meeting with patients, taking their histories, and examining their files in order to provide them with the best surgical options.
Outlining all the risks and benefits associated with the surgery prior to the procedure.
Performing consultations with patients who suffer from birth defects, injuries, burn wounds, or those who want to enhance their physical appearance.
Preparing patients for surgical and non-surgical procedures.
Prescribing medication like painkillers, antibiotics, and providing aftercare advice to patients.
Scheduling follow-ups to remove stitches, inspect incisions, and monitor the patients’ healing.
Handling various administrative duties like updating patient records and clinic policies.
Dr. Benvenuti- Newport Beach, CA Nov 2015 - Oct 2016
Certified Surgical Technologist (Per Diem, 50 Hrs/week)
Determining the method of surgical procedures.
Conducting medical management.
Specializing in diagnoses.
Reviewing patient history to determine treatment.
Charting in compliance with the law and regulations.
Identifying tests and the need for follow-up visits.
Dr. Lorenzi Surgery Center- Newport Beach, CA Dec 2014 - Oct 2015
Certified Surgical Technologist (Full time, 40-50 Hrs/week)
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Collaborate with other professionals such as restorative dentists and orthodontists in order to plan treatment.
Perform surgery on the mouth and jaws in order to treat conditions such as cleft lip and palate and jaw growth problems.
Perform surgery on the mouth and jaws in order to treat conditions such as cleft lip and palate and jaw growth problems.
Perform surgery to prepare the mouth for dental implants, and to aid in the regeneration of deficient bone and gum tissues.
Provide emergency treatment of facial injuries including facial lacerations, intra-oral lacerations, and fractured facial bones.
Remove impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth.
Gap reason from Aug 2014 - Nov 2014= She was continuing with her study
Placentia Linda Hospital- Placentia, CA May 2011 - Jul 2014
CNA
Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary and ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine and recording intake and output information.
Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients’ call lights and requests; and reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor.
Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures.
Protects organization’s value by keeping patient information confidential.
Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures; federal, state, and local requirements; and jcaho standards.
Gap reason from Oct 2010 - Apr 2011= She was continuing with her study
Placentia Linda Unified School District- Yorba Linda, CA Jun 2008 - Sep 2010
Educator of the English Language (Part Time, 20-30 Hrs/week)
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