Almendra Fernandez
El Paso,TX
Summary
Responsible and motivated representative ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Mako Product Specialist
Stryker Orthopaedics
El Paso , TX
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Responsible for helping surgeon utilize MAKO robot in robotic joint replacement procedures, responsible in creating a CT model and reviewing plans with surgeon prior to procedure in total knee, partial knee, and total hip orthopaedic procedures.
Intraoperative Neurophysiologist
Monitoring Concepts
Dallas , TX
02.2017 - 01.2022
- Perform neurophysiological monitoring in the operating room to assist with evaluating functional integrity of the peripheral and/or central nervous system during spinal or cranial procedures.
Intraoperative Neurophysiologist
Biotronic NeuroNetwork
Ann Arbor , MI
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Detect and avoid potential damage to the neural structure of the patient during surgery; monitor spinal surgery, brain tumor removal, and some cardiovascular procedures; provide a full range of intraoperative monitoring services to hospitals and physicians.
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
El Paso , TX
03.2012 - 08.2013
- Restraining animals for the doctor; interacting with clients; taking patient vitals (weight, heart rate, temperature, and respiration rate); routine maintenance of work place; assistance in medical procedures; surgical monitoring; radiographs; surgical procedures; education of clients of preventative health care; routine examinations of animals; lab sampling and evaluation of laboratory tests; catheterization of animals; administration of medications and drugs; assistance in merchandising and inventory.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Neuroendocrinology Research, UTEP Department of Biological Sciences (HHMI Grant/RISE Grant)
El Paso , TX
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Studied the role of the brain in relation to gender-specific health problems associated with chronic and acute stress as well as a continued extension of this study in which I looked at the importance of estrogen in the stress response in females
- Duties: Handling and restraint of experimental animals; transcardial perfusion; brain tissue harvesting and cryosectioning on microtome; immunohistochemical staining; microscopic analysis; solution preparation; PCR; compilation and statistical evaluation of data; presentation of data; surgical monitoring; surgical training; mentoring other students; basic neuroendocrinology knowledge.
Certified Veterinary Technician/Receptionist
Johnsen Animal Hospital
El Paso , TX
08.2006 - 01.2009
- Restraining animals for the doctor; interacting with clients; taking patient vitals (weight, heart rate, temperature, and respiration rate); routine maintenance of work place; assistance in medical procedures; radiographs; surgical procedures.
Education
B.S. - Biological Sciences (Biomedical concentration)
The University of Texas at El Paso
12.2011
Skills
- Product Training
- Relationship Building
- Clinical Support
- Product and Service Promotion
- Professional Demeanor
- Product and Service Knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Task Prioritization
- Service Education
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem-Solving
- Professionalism
- Organizational Skills
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Mako Product Specialist
Stryker Orthopaedics
05.2022 - 03.2024
Intraoperative Neurophysiologist
Monitoring Concepts
02.2017 - 01.2022
Intraoperative Neurophysiologist
Biotronic NeuroNetwork
08.2013 - 07.2014
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
03.2012 - 08.2013
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Neuroendocrinology Research, UTEP Department of Biological Sciences (HHMI Grant/RISE Grant)
01.2010 - 01.2012
Certified Veterinary Technician/Receptionist
Johnsen Animal Hospital
08.2006 - 01.2009
B.S. - Biological Sciences (Biomedical concentration)
The University of Texas at El Paso
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