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Lilian Cuba

Herndon,VA.

Summary

Meticulous surgical team member skilled at coordinating supplies and instruments to prepare for procedures and assist staff. Maintain aseptic fields and unobstructed views to help surgeries succeed. Efficiently prioritize tasks and communicate with surgical staff.

Currently applying to residency-match 2023 for Emergency Medicine.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Assistant

Skin DC
Rosslyn, Virginia
06.2022 - Current
  • Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
  • Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
  • Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
  • Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
  • Verified identity of patient or operative site.
  • Clamped, ligated or cauterized blood vessels to control bleeding during surgical entry using hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures or electrocautery equipment.
  • Applied sutures, staples or other materials to close skin, facial or subcutaneous wound layers.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.

Medical Assistant

Center for Vein Restoration
Alexandria, VA
03.2020 - 06.2022
  • Assist the physician during vein procedures
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Interpret and explain ultrasound report results to patients.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.

Medical Assistant/Research Assistant

Manassas Clinical Research Center
Manassas, VA
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Schedule patients, complete Medical Hx, phlebotomies, immunizations, perform EKG, complete FAA/Sport/School Physicals, follow up patients on clinical trials.
  • Conducted root cause analysis to enhance quality and laboratory processes.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Surgical Assistant

George Washington Medical Faculty Associates
Washington, USA
09.2018 - 10.2019
  • Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
  • Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
  • Quickly responded to emergency situations during procedures with life-saving aid.
  • Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging and suctioning surgical sites.
  • Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
  • Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
  • Verified identity of patient or operative site.

Emergency Physician

International Hospital
Barquisimeto
10.2015 - 04.2016
  • Stabilize patients in the ER, complete physical exam, run lab orders, natural childbirth assistance.
  • Sutures and stitches.
  • Evaluated preliminary results and administered initial treatment such as stitching lacerations, splinting, casting broken bones or installing tubes and devices.
  • Showed compassion when dealing with family members and kept families informed of patient status.
  • Operated diagnostic testing equipment such as EKGs, scans, ultrasounds and other devices.
  • Analyzed complex trauma conditions and quickly determined treatments for various illnesses and injuries.
  • Evaluated, prioritized, diagnosed and stabilized patients at busy hospital seeing over 40 individuals per day.
  • Performed emergency surgeries and occasionally assisted specialists for complex surgical procedures.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
  • Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
  • Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.

Emergency Physician

Centro Clinico Valentina Canabal
Barquisimeto, Venezuela
02.2015 - 10.2015
  • Stabilize patients in the ER, consults and follow up patient with heart conditions, lab orders and EKG, assist other physician during stent catheterization, assist during echocardiography
  • Complete Biopsies and other samples.
  • Performed emergency surgeries and occasionally assisted specialists for complex surgical procedures.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
  • Administered high level of care to patients using active listening and open-ended questioning.
  • Wrote medical prescriptions, detailing side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert of potential issues.

Rural Physician

Ambulatorio Urbano Rural Tipo II
Yaracuy, Venezuela
05.2014 - 05.2015
  • Surgery Dpt, ER and Internal Medicine Dpt in ‘Ambulatorio Urbano Tipo II ‘Dr. Gaetano Matarozzo’
  • Stabilize patients in the ER, perform and assist emergency surgeries (Ex
  • Appendectomy), Assist natural childbirth, wound care, complete epidemiological forms of the Health Dpt
  • System, statistical control of morbimortality, run lab orders and samples.
  • Delivered emergency treatment on-site and responded appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.
  • Volunteered 40 hours per month at community health clinic to provide high quality care for low-income and indigent patients.

Education

M.D. - Medicine

Universidad Francisco De Miranda
Venezuela
04.2014

Law Degree - Law

Universidad De Falcon
Venezuela
09.2013

Skills

  • Medical Triage
  • Medical Scribe
  • Wound Care
  • Suture Removal
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Routine Laboratory Testing
  • Setting Up Equipment
  • Pre-Surgical Preparation
  • Surgical Team Assistance
  • Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Google Docs, macOS

Certification

Certified Surgical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Certified ACLS/BLS

Hobbies

I enjoy travelling around the world, learning new cultures and tasting different flavors. I used to kitesurf in my home country Venezuela, now I try to practice everytime I go to the beach and I am always taking pictures to create memories. I also like to play chess , especially with my brother who taught me when I was 6 years old.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Elementary

Timeline

Surgical Assistant

Skin DC
06.2022 - Current

Medical Assistant

Center for Vein Restoration
03.2020 - 06.2022

Medical Assistant/Research Assistant

Manassas Clinical Research Center
10.2019 - 03.2020

Surgical Assistant

George Washington Medical Faculty Associates
09.2018 - 10.2019

Emergency Physician

International Hospital
10.2015 - 04.2016

Emergency Physician

Centro Clinico Valentina Canabal
02.2015 - 10.2015

Rural Physician

Ambulatorio Urbano Rural Tipo II
05.2014 - 05.2015

M.D. - Medicine

Universidad Francisco De Miranda

Law Degree - Law

Universidad De Falcon

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