Valerie Dovbush
Shakopee
Summary
Self-motivated, hardworking individual. Skilled at completing daily tasks and assignments and contributing to teams' success. Always willing to take on any task. Adapts quickly to new needs and policies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Surgical Technologist
Bhatti Surgery Center
Edina, MN
12.2025 - Current
- Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Supported colleagues by serving as a resource on surgical technology best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Certified Surgical Technologist
SCA Midwest Surgery Center
Eagan, MN
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Educated new staff on best practices in surgical technology and operational workflows.
- 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.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Shakopee MN
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Maintained accurate documentation of surgical procedures and instrument counts for medical records.
- Assisted surgeons and assistants with gowning and gloving prior to procedures.
- Set up sterile fields with necessary supplies and equipment for various types of surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons in preparing operating room before surgeries.
- Stocked operating rooms with necessary supplies, ensuring efficient turnover between cases.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control policies throughout pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases.
- Talked with surgeons about changes and corrections to be made and passed on correct
- Protected patients by monitoring conditions during procedures and responding quickly to concerns.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Abbott
Minneapolis, MN
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and maintaining sterile environments for procedures.
- Collaborated with surgeons and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care during surgeries.
- Monitored inventory levels of surgical supplies and equipment, ensuring availability for procedures.
- Adhered to infection control protocols, enhancing safety measures in the operating room.
Certified Sterile Processing Tech
St. Francis Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Responsible for collecting contaminated equipment and instruments and performing cleaning work on them and sterilizing them
- Monitoring and calibrating sterilization equipment, and reporting any issues
- Preparing and delivering equipment to surgical units and examination rooms
- Answering phone calls regarding instrumentation and talking with vendors.
Education
Associates - Surgical Technology
Rasmussen University
Brooklyn Park, MN08.2023
Sterile Processing Certificate - undefined
Anoka Technical College
MN01.2022
Skills
- Hospital experience
- Organization skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Medical terminology
- Quick learner
- Patient safety
- Anticipation
- Not afraid of hard work
- Poised under pressure
- Love to learn everyday
- Fun and energetic
- Discipline
- Russian and English language
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Bhatti Surgery Center
12.2025 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
SCA Midwest Surgery Center
09.2024 - 06.2025
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
05.2023 - 08.2024
Certified Surgical Technologist
Abbott
01.2023 - 04.2023
Certified Sterile Processing Tech
St. Francis Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 12.2022
Sterile Processing Certificate - undefined
Anoka Technical College
Associates - Surgical Technology
Rasmussen University