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Nancy Nacie Somera

Palm Coast,FL

Summary

Dynamic Certified Surgical First Assistant with extensive experience at AdventHealth, excelling in orthopedic and vascular surgeries. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through effective sterile techniques and critical thinking. Recognized for training new staff, fostering teamwork, and improving surgical outcomes in complex procedures. Committed to operational excellence and patient care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Surgical First Assistant

AdventHealth
07.2017 - Current


  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to facilitate patient preparation and post-operative care, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
  • Implemented best practices for surgical site management, contributing to improved patient safety outcomes.
  • Participated in training initiatives for new staff members, promoting knowledge sharing and operational consistency within the team.
  • Assisted in various types of surgeries such as orthopedic, vascular, general surgery, gynecology or urology procedures tailoring assistance based on specific case requirements.
  • Improved patient outcomes by assisting surgeons during complex procedures as a Certified Surgical First Assistant.

Education

General

Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ

Certification - Medicine

Merdian School of First Assisting
Nashville, TN
03.2019

Certification -

Sanford–Brown
Jersey City, NJ
2001

Skills

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Endoscopic procedures
  • Operating room safety
  • Trauma surgery
  • Anatomy expertise
  • Patient positioning
  • Suturing techniques
  • Preoperative preparation
  • Sterile technique
  • Laparoscopic procedures
  • Vascular surgery
  • Wound closure
  • Gynecological surgery
  • Plastic surgery
  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Critical thinking

Accomplishments

    Surgical mission to Guatemala- 2013

Languages

Spanish and Portuguese
Professional Working

Timeline

Certified Surgical First Assistant

AdventHealth
07.2017 - Current

General

Middlesex County College

Certification - Medicine

Merdian School of First Assisting

Certification -

Sanford–Brown
Nancy Nacie Somera