Brittany Encinias
Lakewood
Summary
Meticulous CVOR CST excited to bring 10-year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist, CVOR
St. Joesph Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new technology advancements related to CVOR procedures.
- Continuously advanced personal knowledge of surgical techniques and practices through ongoing professional development opportunities and trainings.
- Assisted in training new staff members on CVOR operations protocols ensuring continuous improvement within the healthcare facility.
- Assisted surgeons in complex CVOR procedures, ensuring a smooth workflow and positive patient outcomes.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
CST
US Army Reserve
11.2013 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the field of surgical technology, promoting professional growth among peers.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
CVOR/Vascular Coordinator CST
St. Anthony's Hospital-Central
02.2020 - 02.2024
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new technology advancements related to CVOR procedures.
- Continuously advanced personal knowledge of surgical techniques and practices through ongoing professional development opportunities and trainings.
- Assisted in training new staff members in CVOR, Vascular, General/Trauma specialties, protocols ensuring continuous improvement within the healthcare facility.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Assisted surgeons in complex CVOR, Vascular, General/Trauma procedures, ensuring a smooth workflow and positive patient outcomes.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
CVOR CST
St Joseph Hospital
06.2017 - 02.2020
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new technology advancements related to CVOR procedures.
- Continuously advanced personal knowledge of surgical techniques and practices through ongoing professional development opportunities and trainings.
- Assisted in training new staff members on CVOR operations protocols ensuring continuous improvement within the healthcare facility.
- Assisted surgeons in complex CVOR procedures, ensuring a smooth workflow and positive patient outcomes.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
CST
Denver Health Hospital
10.2014 - 03.2016
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with emergency situations or unexpected complications during surgeries, providing prompt support to surgical teams.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Otero Junior College
La Junta, COCertification - Surgical Technology
Joint Base San Antonio School House
San Antonio Texas07.2014
High School Diploma -
Cripple Creek-Victor Junior-Senior High School
Cripple Creek, CO05.2011
Skills
- Critical thinking abilities
- Medical Terminology Familiarity
- Patient positioning expertise
- Cardiovascular System Knowledge
- Specimen Collection
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Surgical Assistance
- Critical Thinking
- Basic Life Support
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist, CVOR
St. Joesph Hospital
02.2024 - Current
CVOR/Vascular Coordinator CST
St. Anthony's Hospital-Central
02.2020 - 02.2024
CVOR CST
St Joseph Hospital
06.2017 - 02.2020
CST
Denver Health Hospital
10.2014 - 03.2016
CST
US Army Reserve
11.2013 - Current
No Degree - General Studies
Otero Junior College
Certification - Surgical Technology
Joint Base San Antonio School House
High School Diploma -
Cripple Creek-Victor Junior-Senior High School
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