Evelyn Lao
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Pre-medical student with extensive experience in supporting surgeons during operations, ensuring optimal equipment functionality and thorough patient preparation. Proven expertise in surgical procedures, effective communication with team members, and strict adherence to sterile protocols. Demonstrated adaptability in high-pressure situations, contributing to successful surgical outcomes and enhanced patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mohs Surgical Assistant
Chang Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center
Virginia Beach, Virginia
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted dermatologists during Mohs surgery procedures and patient examinations.
- Prepared surgical instruments and maintained sterile environments in operation rooms.
- Administered local anesthetic prior to skin biopsies and surgeries, according to established protocols.
- Performed suture removals and applied appropriate wound dressings
Medical Scribe
ScribeAmericaLLC
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by consistently maintaining patient confidentiality and protecting sensitive information during documentation processes.
- Reduced physician workload by taking on additional administrative tasks as needed, such as retrieving laboratory results and organizing patient files.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05-2026
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Documentation skills
- Anatomy and physiology
- EMR / EHR
- Suture removals
- Suture cutting
- Medical terminology
- Surgical assistance
- Injections
- Sterile Technique
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Timeline
Mohs Surgical Assistant
Chang Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center
05.2025 - Current
Medical Scribe
ScribeAmericaLLC
03.2024 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Old Dominion University