JUAN MANUEL VARGAS OLIVA
TAMPA,FL
Summary
First Surgical Assistant Board Certified, Surgical Technician Trained and International Medical Graduated (IMG) professional with years of experience in the Health Industry. Background in Medical General Practitioner, General Surgeon Specialist, Cosmetic Surgery Trained (six months), BLS/CPR and ACLS. Excellent communication skills and proven patients satisfaction record. Team player with diligent work habits. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Meticulous excited to bring 15-year background to growing organization. Knowledgeable in all aspects of surgery, including setting up operating rooms, preparing patients and assisting surgeons. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
First Surgical Assistant, Surgeon Specialist in General Surgery Department
Carlos Manuel De Cespedes General Hospital
Bayamo, Cuba
08.2000 - 03.2022
- General Surgery Department: - Positioned the patient according the surgery procedure - Provide retraction of tissue and organs for optimal visualization - Maintain integrity of sterile field - Assist in maintaining hemostasis - Select sutures, Knots and apply wound dressings.
- Assisted in various types of surgeries such as orthopedic, vascular, general surgery, gynecology or urology procedures tailoring assistance based on specific case requirements.
- Reduced surgery time with efficient anticipation of surgeon''s needs, resulting in faster patient recovery.
- Surgical Technician duties,General Surgeon Specialist duties. - Cosmetic Surgery First Assistant duties.
First Surgical Assistant, General Surgeon Specialist and Cosmetic Surgery in General Surgery Department
Maracaibo University Hospital
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Job’s description the same as above.
- Demonstrated expertise in a variety of surgical specialties, allowing for adaptability and versatility within the operating room.
Education
Surgical Assistant Certified. (SA-C) -
American Board of Surgical Assistants
Harshaw, WI07.2023
BLS/CPR and ACLS -
American Heart Association
Miami, FL07.2023
General Surgery Specialist -
Superior Institute of Medical Sciences
Santiago de Cuba, Cuba12.2004
Doctor in Medicine. (Medical General Practitioner) -
Superior Institute of Medical Sciences
Santiago de Cuba, Cuba07.1998
Skills
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Patient Safety
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Technical skills
- Advanced surgical techniques
- Wound Closure Proficiency
- Tissue Handling
- Sterile Field Maintenance
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Microsoft (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Electronic Medical Record (Athena and Fusion)
Timeline
First Surgical Assistant, General Surgeon Specialist and Cosmetic Surgery in General Surgery Department
Maracaibo University Hospital
01.2019 - 06.2019
First Surgical Assistant, Surgeon Specialist in General Surgery Department
Carlos Manuel De Cespedes General Hospital
08.2000 - 03.2022
Surgical Assistant Certified. (SA-C) -
American Board of Surgical Assistants
BLS/CPR and ACLS -
American Heart Association
General Surgery Specialist -
Superior Institute of Medical Sciences
Doctor in Medicine. (Medical General Practitioner) -
Superior Institute of Medical Sciences