Diana Rodriguez
Surgical Assistant
Miami,FL
Summary
Passionate medical professional with over 10 years of experience in patient care and surgical fields, with an excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving patient outcomes and health condition.
Focused Board Certified Surgical Assistant and Foreign Physician who works well under pressure and in a fast-paced operating room environment. Proven ability to maintain a calm demeanor and handle multiple tasks simultaneously during surgical procedures.
Passionate about providing quality patient care and contributing to a positive surgical outcome.
Team player ready to join an environment that promotes collaborative care where I can make the best use of my abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ophthalmologist Technician
Aran Eye Associates
02.2022 - Current
- Function independently to perform age-appropriate medical histories and verify information
- Obtain and record patient’s complete ocular and medical history
- Operate ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepare patients for examinations and surgeries.
- Instill eye drops and any other medication as prescribed by physician
- Prepare for and assist in sutures removal and in wound care as directed by the physician
- Perform accurate and consistent documentation and measurement tasks to include: Visual Acuity, Lensometry, Confrontational fields.
- Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and other minor procedures.
- Accurate documentation and summarization of patient’s ocular examination, assessment and plan in the EMR as dictated by the physician.
General Surgeon
Hospital General Universitario Manuel Fajardo
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Analyzed patients' medical histories, medication allergies, physical conditions and examination results to determine best procedure.
- Monitored patient health condition after surgery by coordinating follow-up meetings with patient.
- Performed preventive, elective and emergency surgeries.
- Informed patients of risks prior to procedures to assist families and patients in making educated decisions for personal care.
- Ordered and analyzed tests such as x-rays, CT scans and MRIs to help diagnose wide range of medical conditions.
- Operated on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries and prevent and treat diseases.
- Performed preventive and elective surgeries.
- Made informed decisions of therapeutic intervention based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence and clinical judgment.
- Gathered medical history and addressed patient questions and concerns regarding health and treatment.
- Reviewed test results and identified abnormal findings.
- Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.
- Performed preventive, elective and emergency surgeries.
- Updated charts and patient information to show findings, treatments and medications.
- Recommended and designed plans for treatment.
- Followed strict schedules during surgeries.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Miami Regional University
Miami, FL05.2024
Certified Surgical Assistant -
American Board of Surgical Assistants
10.2021
General Surgery Residency - Medicine
Hospital General Universitario Manuel Fajardo
Havana, Cuba05.2021
Doctor of Medicine - General Medicine
Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de
Univesidad de la Habana
07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Universidad De La Habana
06.2011
Skills
- Thorough understanding of hospital and surgical room procedures
- Practiced at preparing surgical instruments and maintaining the integrity of the Sterile Field
- Proficient at patient positioning, retraction of tissue and organs for optimal visualization
- Adept ability to perform Surgical Suturing
- Wide range of clinical experience
- Work effectively under pressure, detailed oriented, able to multitask
- Leadership and interpersonal relationships and team-player with diligent work habits
- Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records
- Patient Examination
- Ophthalmology Testing
- Medical Equipment Operations
- EMR Systems
Certification
Certified Surgical Assistant, American Board of Surgical Assistants.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Ophthalmologist Technician
Aran Eye Associates
02.2022 - Current
General Surgeon
Hospital General Universitario Manuel Fajardo
08.2017 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Nursing
Miami Regional University
Certified Surgical Assistant -
American Board of Surgical Assistants
General Surgery Residency - Medicine
Hospital General Universitario Manuel Fajardo
Doctor of Medicine - General Medicine
Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de
Univesidad de la Habana
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Universidad De La Habana
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