Lilian Capote
Doral,FL
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse with over 9 years of diverse healthcare experience, specializing in operating room and ophthalmologic surgical procedures. Expertise includes pre-operative and post-operative patient care, sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and adherence to patient safety compliance. Proven track record of thriving in high-volume surgical environments while delivering exceptional patient-centered care. Knowledgeable in facial plastic surgery with a strong ability to assist surgical teams in maintaining a sterile environment and ensuring seamless operations within the operating room.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scrub Technician / Medical Assistant
John Martin, MD
Miami, Fl
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted in ophthalmologic surgical procedures maintaining strict sterile technique.
- Prepared and organized surgical instruments and sterile field.
- Performed patient intake, vital signs monitoring, and pre-operative assessments.
- Provided post-operative patient education and follow-up care support.
- Monitored inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers for restocking needs.
- Collaborated with surgeons to anticipate needs and improve procedural outcomes.
- Displayed exceptional attention to detail when preparing patients for surgery, including positioning them correctly on the operating table and applying sterile drapes as required.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability when faced with unexpected changes in surgical schedules or staffing needs.
- Administered patient care and assisted with clinical procedures, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and follow-up appointments to optimize clinic workflow and patient care.
- Educated patients on aesthetic procedures and post-treatment care protocols.
- Assist during cosmetic injectables, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.
LASIK Technician / OR Tech
The Laser Center of Coral Gables
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted in LASIK and refractive laser procedures.
- Operated Excimer Laser System and ensured OR readiness.
- Monitored patients during procedures ensuring safety and comfort.
Surgical Technician
Airala Laser
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported ophthalmologic surgical procedures.
- Maintained surgical equipment and ensured sterility compliance.
- Assisted in preparing and sterilizing surgical instruments for procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs during surgeries to ensure safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with surgeons and nursing staff to facilitate efficient surgical workflows.
Circulating OR Nurse
Unidad Oftalmologica De Caracas
Caracas, Venezuela
2015 - 2018
- Collaborated with surgeons and surgical teams to maintain sterile environments.
- Managed instrument inventory and ensured proper sterilization protocols were followed.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for procedures, ensuring strict adherence to sterilization protocols.
- Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary tools and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Trained junior staff on proper sanitization techniques and instrument handling best practices.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Ophthalmology Instrumentalist Nurse
Centro Médico Docente La Trinidad
Caracas, Venezuela
01.2013 - 2015
- Circulated and scrubbed in ophthalmologic microsurgeries.
- Assisted in corneal, retinal, glaucoma, and oculoplastic procedures.
- Ensured infection control and patient safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV)
Caracas, VenezuelaOphthalmologic Instrumentation & Microsurgery Training
Unidad Oftalmológica de Caracas
Skills
- Pre-operative & Post-operative Patient Care
- Operating Room (OR) Setup & Circulating Support
- Sterile Technique & Surgical Field Management
- Ophthalmologic & Refractive Surgical Assistance
- Vital Signs Monitoring & Clinical Assessment
- LASIK & Excimer Laser Operation
- Microsurgical Instrument Handling & Sterilization
- Critical thinking
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Surgical equipment handling
- Aseptic technique expertise
- Postoperative care
- Instrument sterilization procedures
- Surgical instrumentation
- Scrub nursing
- Patient care
- Team collaboration
- Phlebotomy & EKG Performance
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Documentation
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
Accomplishments
- Improved operating room efficiency
- Built strong relationships with surgeons and learned set up preferences to streamline surgeries.
Certification
- Florida Board of nursing, Registered Nurse– Multistate Compact License #RN9702798
- Licensed Medical Assistant – 2020
- Licensed Phlebotomy – 2020
- EKG Certification – 2020
- Excimer Laser System Operator – 2022
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Scrub Technician / Medical Assistant
John Martin, MD
01.2024 - 01.2025
LASIK Technician / OR Tech
The Laser Center of Coral Gables
01.2022 - 01.2024
Surgical Technician
Airala Laser
01.2021 - 01.2022
Ophthalmology Instrumentalist Nurse
Centro Médico Docente La Trinidad
01.2013 - 2015
Ophthalmologic Instrumentation & Microsurgery Training
Unidad Oftalmológica de Caracas
Circulating OR Nurse
Unidad Oftalmologica De Caracas
2015 - 2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV)