Lizette Contreras
Homestead,FL
Summary
Professional with strong background in surgical procedures and patient care. Skilled in sterile techniques, instrumentation, and operating room protocols. Known for team collaboration, adaptability, and delivering consistent results. Dependable and focused on supporting surgical teams effectively and efficiently.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Swankridge Assisted Living Facility
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided physical support for six patients/residents with daily activities and personal hygiene
- Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities
- Observing and documenting patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
Certified Nursing Assistant and Team Lead
The Execusearch Group
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Managed and supervised approximately 10 team members per day
- Allocating jobs and workloads to individual team members based on their ability
- Provided ongoing information to supervisor regarding team member performance and participate in performance discussions
- Making sure that Health and Safety rules were strictly followed by all team members
- Completed and maintained accurate and organized records, documents, and reports
Key holder
Lilly Pulitzer
01.2023 - Current
- Increased product appeal and customer experience by interacting directly with customers daily
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies
- Consistently met upsell goals by highlighting target merchandise with strategic promotional approaches
- Managed opening and closing procedure
Surgical Technologist Student
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Gained hands-on experience assisting in surgical procedures and learned critical instrument sterilization techniques, surgeries included general, gynecology, orthopedics, neurology, genitourinary, plastics.
- Prepared and maintained sterile operating environments, ensuring all surgical tools and equipment were properly sanitized
- Engaged deeply with mentorship provided, absorbing a vast array of surgical techniques and best practices
- Engaged in collaborative teamwork to foster a harmonious and efficient surgical environment
Education
A.S. - Surgical Technology
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL04-2025
High School Diploma - Nursing Assistant Academy
Robert Morgan Educational Center
Miami01.2018
Skills
- Aseptic Technique
- Pre-operative Preparation
- Instrument Knowledge
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Communication and teamwork
- Continuous learning attitude
Skills And Acknowledgements
- Sterile Technique
- Pre-operative Preparation
- Instrument Knowledge
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Surgical Technologist Student
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Key holder
Lilly Pulitzer
01.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant and Team Lead
The Execusearch Group
02.2021 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Swankridge Assisted Living Facility
11.2020 - 04.2021
A.S. - Surgical Technology
Miami Dade College
High School Diploma - Nursing Assistant Academy
Robert Morgan Educational Center
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