Sonia Segovia is a certified surgical technician with over 7 years of experience working in Level I trauma and burn hospitals. She has a wide range of clinical experience across multiple specialties. Her attention to detail and ability to work well in fast-paced environments make her a great addition to any surgical team. She holds national certification as a surgical technician and has a degree in surgical technology.

1. Sonia Segovia-Merlos, CST
248 Bedford Dr. Kissimmee FL 34758 407-431-0731 mun3ca.ss@gmail.com
Working for a Level I trauma hospital and Level 1 burn treatment I have been exposed to many opportunities to apply
my skills. My attention to detail and honest connection with people makes me a great team addition. My proven skill in
fast-paced environments makes me an asset to the operating room. I hope to join your team as your next Certified
Surgical Technician.
Qualification
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting 01/2014 – 01/2018
Certification # 148531
Herzing University Orlando, FL 04/2012 – 12/2013
Associate of Science in Surgical Technology
Florida Technical College Orlando, FL 06/2008 – 07/2009
Medical Billing and Coding Diploma
American Heart association
Basic Life Support (BLS) Orlando, FL 07/2015 – 07/2017
Association of Surgical Technology
Member# 184640 08/31/2014
Clinical Experience
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX 08/18/2014 -Present
 Cardiothoracic
Endovascular,CABG,Thoroscopy,FistulogramArteriovenousfistula, A/V FistulaCreation,PTFEgraft,PediatricCentral
VenousAccessCatheter, Removalof Aneurysm
 General
LaparoscopicBariatric GastricBypass,LaparoscopicCholecystectomy,ExploratoryLaparotomy,Removalof Gallbladder
fromColon,Umbilical HerniaRepair,ColostomyCreation,ForeignBodyRemoval,WoundClosure&WoundVac
placement,AbdominalWash& Debridement
 Gynecology
Total Abdominal Hysterectomy(TAH),Bilateral Salpingo-Oopherectomy(BSO),Laparoscopic Vaginal AssistedTAH,
LaparoscopicTubal Ligation,Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Surgery,Cystocele Repair
 Neurology
Laminectomy, Discectomy,Craniotomy
 Ophthalmology
Cataract Lens Implant,Vitrectomy,Repairof Globe
 Oral & Maxillofacial
Placementof ArchBars, TeethExtraction,Removal of Hardware,Incision&Drainage
 Orthopedics
Above the Knee Amputation(AKA) Revision,Knee PolyExchange,ShoulderHemiarthoplasty,Arthroscopy,ORIFRadial,
External FixationAnkle,Total Knee Arthroplasty,ORIFElbow,Total HipArthroplasty
 Otorhinolaryngology
NeckDissection,Tracheostomy,Tonsillectomy&Adenoidectomy,Myringotomy,Turbinectomy,ParathyroidAdenoma
 Plastics& Reconstructive

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248 Bedford Dr. Kissimmee FL 34758 407-914-4786 mun3ca.ss@gmail.com
Burn debridement,AutographHarvest&Placement,Facial Flap, BeltLipectomy, LatissimusDosi FlapwithExpander,
ForeheadFlap, Rhinoplasty,Split-ThicknessSkinGraft, Sternal WoundClosure,Liposuction, FatGraph
 Transplant
Kidney
 Urology
UrethroplastyUrethral Meatotomy,Transurethral BladderTumorResection,InguinalExploration,Circumcision,Bladder
Suspension,Cystoscopy
 Organ Procurement
Liver,Kidney
Florida Hospital Orlando, FL 08/2013 – 12/2013
 General
Exploratory Laparotomy, Colon Resection & Anastomosis, Laparoscopic Appendectomy, Umbilical Hernia
Repair, Colostomy Reversal, Foreign Body Removal, Port Revision & Insertion, Excision of Intramuscular Mass, Excision
of Neck Mass, Abdominal Wash & Debridement, Abdominal Reconstruction
 Obstetrics & Gynecology
Total Abdominal Hyasterectomy (TAH), Bilateral Salpingo-Oopherectomy (BSO), Vulvectomy, Abdominal
Myomectomy, Laparoscopic Salpingectomy, Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation
 Ophthalmology
Scleral Buckle, Vitrectomy, Repair of Globe, Replacement of Iris Tissue
 Oral & Maxillofacial
Placement of Arch Bars, Teeth Extraction, Removal of Hardware, Incision & Drainage
 Orthopedics
ORIF Femur, ORIF Ankle Fracture, I&D, Toe Amputation, Metatarsal Amputation, Carpal Tunnel Release
 Otorhinolaryngology
Tracheostomy, Tonsillectomy & Adnoidectomy, Lingual Tonsillectomy, Myringotomy
 Plastics & Reconstructive
Facial Fracture, Latissimus Dosi Flap with Expander, Rhinoplasty, Closure of Laceration, Split-Thickness Skin
Graft, Sternal Wound Closure
 Robotics (DaVinci Si)
Single Site Robotic Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Robotic Prostatectomy, Robotic Cholecystectomy, Robotic
Lower Anterior Resection, TAH, BSO, Lymph Node Removal
 Urology
Hypospadias Repair, Orchiopexy, Correction of Chordee, Circumcision, Bladder Suspension, Cystoscopy
 Vascular
A/V Fistula, Removal of Aneurysm, Lap Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement
Work Experience
Certified Surgical Tech University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX 08/2014 – current
 Accountable for instruments, sutures and sharps
 Maintained patient integrity by helping transfer, position and covered their bodies
 Pulled supplies from Doctor’s preferences cards and assembled trays
Surgical Tech Extern Florida Hospital Orlando, FL 09/2013 – 12/2013
 Accountable for instruments, sutures and sharps
 Maintained patient integrity by helping transfer, position and covered their bodies
 Pulled supplies from Doctor’s preferences cards and assembled trays

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Toll Service Attendant Employment Resources Inc Orlando, FL. 08/2010 – 04/2011
 Accountable for assigned Tour Fund and revenue collections. Maintains accuracy of deposit and transition of
funds.
 Accurately classifies vehicles and processes non-revenue transactions.Provides directional information and
courteous customer service.
 Assists with traffic control and advises of safety hazards within toll lanes
Enumerator Census Bureau 2010 Kissimmee, FL. 04/2010 - 06/2010
 Conducted interviews with residents in assigned areas by following stringent guidelines and confidentiality laws.
 Explained the purpose of the census interview, answered residents' questions, elicited information following a
script, and recorded census data on forms.
 Complied with accuracy standards while maintaining high production rates.
 Maintained records of hours worked, units produced, miles driven, quality control results, and expenses
incurred in the performance of duties.
Volunteer Workforce Central Florida Kissimmee, FL. 01/2010 – 04/2010
 Assisted in group activities, helped in client timesheet retrieval,
 Answered customer questions,
 Made spreadsheets, scanned, and faxed and other office duties.
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Extern Advanced Health Care Group Kissimmee, FL. 05/2009 – 06/2009
 Posted payments, created new patient charts, filled charts,
 Verified insurance, billed insurance companies, scheduled appointments, provided medical records to attorneys
 Front desk duties.
Customer Service Associate Healthcare Parking Orlando FL. 08/2007 - 05/2008
 Assisted clients in the parking garage with locating vehicles, tire changes and gas retrieval.
 Routinely visualized parking levels to assess vehicle condition and report suspicious activity.
Telemarketer Tempus Resorts Orlando FL 07/2007 – 10/2007
Customer Service Dispatcher Government Accountability Office Washington D.C. 08/2004 – 04/2005
 Received calls and dispatched appropriate personnel, researched customer concerns
 Wrote up work orders and reports, distributed mail, maintained appointment books
 Performed follow-up and closed assignments.
Bank Teller Bank of America Riverdale, MD 12/2004 – 06/2004
Volunteer
Florida Blood Bank Kissimmee, FL 2010 - present
Locks of Love Kissimmee, FL 2010 - 2011
March of Dimes Riverdale, MD 2004