Laura Porras
SUNNY ISLES BEACH
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technologist
HCA Aventura Hospital
Aventura, FL, USA
06.2024 - Current
- Assist in a wide range of surgical procedures, ensuring timely setup and maintenance of sterile fields.
- Work closely with the surgical team to anticipate needs and maintain smooth OR operations.
- Recognized as one of the top-performing surgical technologists in the department.
Surgical Technologist
Health First
Melbourne, FL, USA
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Supported surgeons in various operations, handled instruments, and ensured aseptic environments.
- Assisted with surgical counts, specimen handling, and patient preparation.
Sterile Processing Technician
Health First
Melbourne, FL, USA
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Cleaned, sterilized, and maintained surgical instruments and trays.
- Monitored autoclaves and followed infection control guidelines.
Dental Assistant
Smile Viera
Melbourne, FL, USA
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Supported dental procedures, managed patient records, and maintained sterile equipment.
Medical Sales Representative
Plamatech I Farmacéuticos
Bogotá, Colombia
11.2015 - 12.2017
- Promoted pharmaceutical products and built strong client relationships.
Business Strategist
Impropharma Pharmaceutical Laboratory
Bogotá, Colombia
07.2013 - 10.2015
- Developed sales strategies, conducted market analysis, and grew relationships with hospitals and clinics.
Medical Sales Representative
Labfarve Laboratory
Bogotá, Colombia
06.2012 - 07.2013
- Organized medical product presentations and exceeded regional sales targets.
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Aseptic techniques
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Goal oriented
- Building client relationships
- Strategic selling
- Sales tracking
- Public speaking
- Product presentation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
HCA Aventura Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Health First
03.2022 - 05.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
Health First
04.2021 - 03.2022
Dental Assistant
Smile Viera
04.2020 - 04.2021
Medical Sales Representative
Plamatech I Farmacéuticos
11.2015 - 12.2017
Business Strategist
Impropharma Pharmaceutical Laboratory
07.2013 - 10.2015
Medical Sales Representative
Labfarve Laboratory
06.2012 - 07.2013