Melia Soumah
@meliasoumah
Compassionate surgical technologist with hospitality background delivering precise, patient-centered care.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a surgical technologist with hands-on experience assisting in adult and pediatric procedures across General, ENT, Cystoscopy, Orthopedic, Labor and Delivery, and emergent care at a Level II trauma hospital. I combine clinical skill with strong communication and multilingual abilities in English, French, and conversational Spanish.
My background includes a Surgical Technology A.A., a B.A. in Hospitality and Technology Leadership, and experience in patient nutrition services and frontline hospitality roles where I focused on accuracy, comfort, and problem resolution. I am comfortable with Windows and Mac systems and adept at presentation and spreadsheet software.
I bring dependable, patient-focused service, a calm approach in fast-paced or emergent settings, and a commitment to supporting clinical teams and improving patient experiences.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Surgical Technologist
St. Joseph Hospital
Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)
Assisted in adult and pediatric procedures across General, ENT, cystoscopy, orthopedic, labor & delivery and emergent care at a Level II trauma hospital, ensuring sterile field integrity and instrument readiness.
Food and Nutrition Associate
St. Joseph Hospital
Jan 2020 - Jan 2023 (3 years)
Delivered accurate meals for patients with regular and complex diets, ensuring correct patient identification and providing compassionate service to patients and families.
Front Desk Associate
Suburban Extended Stay
Jan 2015 - Jan 2020 (5 years)
Provided exceptional guest service in a fast-paced hotel environment, handled reservations and inquiries by phone and in person, and resolved issues promptly while coordinating guest transportation when needed.
WFHandled confidential customer transactions and managed large sums of cash accurately while delivering professional customer service.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SCSt Petersburg College
Associate of Arts, Surgical Technology
2021 - 2023
Completed an Associate of Arts in Surgical Technology, preparing to assist in perioperative patient care and operative procedures.
UFUniversity of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts, Hospitality and Technology Leadership
2010 - 2016
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality and Technology Leadership with coursework focused on hospitality management and technology integration.
HCHillsborough Community College
Associate Degree, Liberal Arts
2008 - 2010
Completed an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts, covering general education foundations and transferable coursework.
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