Luz Whittenberger

Perform surgical scrub activities; assist the surgeons and circulating RN in the operation room. Responsible of setup, maintenance, and cleaning assigned equipment of ophthalmology procedures for cataract extractions, glaucoma, retinal and oculo-plastic surgery. Experience as Safety Officer in charge of realize weekly and monthly checks of emergency energy generators, emergency lights, eye wash stations, gas alarms, among others.

Upheld strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of post-surgical complications for patients. Set up OR and scrub in different specialties like ortho, ENT, urology, GYN, Ophthalmology, general surgery and ophthalmology plastic cases.

Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity. Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing as well as checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and Oxigen levels.