Elizabeth Diaz
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Bilingual (Spanish–English) professional with a strong background in healthcare administration, electronic medical records, and patient care support. Experienced in leadership, community engagement, and cross-cultural communication through both clinical and civic roles. Currently pursuing admission to Anesthesiologist Assistant programs, bringing a combination of organizational strengths, clinical exposure, and a deep commitment to patient safety, and teamwork.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Electronic Medical Record Specialist
Bestcare Physician Services
Tampa, Florida
04.2020 - Current
- Maintained secure and accessible electronic patient records in compliance with HIPAA standards.
- Collaborated with clinicians to input, update, and reconcile charts for efficient patient care.
- Established reliable documentation practices and quality control checks to minimize errors.
Assistant to the Honorary Consul of Peru
Honorary Consulate of Peru
Tampa, FL
07.2025 - Current
- Delivered bilingual (Spanish–English) secretarial and administrative support for efficient daily operations.
- Coordinated communications and logistics for securing locations and organizing Peruvian elections in Tampa Bay.
- Managed scheduling of official appointments, calls, and community meetings for timely outreach and representation.
Anesthesia Shadow
The Medical Center of Aurora
Aurora, Colorado
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Shadowed CAAs during preoperative assessments, intraoperative management, and postoperative recovery.
- Acquired knowledge of airway management principles, anesthetic medication protocols, and vital sign monitoring techniques.
- Witnessed effective closed-loop communication and collaboration among anesthesia providers, surgeons, and perioperative nursing staff.
Volunteer
Brotherhood of the Lord of the Miracles
Tampa, Florida
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted with the setup of ceremonial items and decorations.
- Set up floral arrangements for the image of the Lord of the Miracles.
- Coordinated with Brotherhood members to prepare procession routes and event stations, and guided participants on the day of the event.
Anesthesia Shadow
HCA Florida Trinity Hospital
Trinity, FL
10.2022 - 10.2022
- Gained exposure to the complete perioperative process by shadowing CAAs, with an emphasis on patient preparation, anesthetic delivery, and postoperative monitoring.
- Acquired knowledge of OR safety protocols and sterile field awareness during procedures.
- Engaged in collaborative decision-making to enhance procedure outcomes.
Volunteer
Julia Barriga MD PA
Tampa, FL
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Facilitated patient check-ins and managed triage process for efficient service delivery.
- Recorded vital signs and performed comprehensive lab tests, including hearing and vision assessments.
- Maintained cleanliness of examination rooms between patient visits to uphold hygiene standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL04-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Post‑Baccalaureate Science Coursework
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL07-2025
Skills
- Bilingual communication
- Record management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal communication
- Leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant to the Honorary Consul of Peru
Honorary Consulate of Peru
07.2025 - Current
Anesthesia Shadow
The Medical Center of Aurora
06.2024 - 04.2025
Volunteer
Brotherhood of the Lord of the Miracles
10.2023 - Current
Anesthesia Shadow
HCA Florida Trinity Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2022
Electronic Medical Record Specialist
Bestcare Physician Services
04.2020 - Current
Volunteer
Julia Barriga MD PA
07.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Florida State University
Some College (No Degree) - Post‑Baccalaureate Science Coursework
University of South Florida