Pedro Manuel Garcia Verdecia
Miami,Florida
Summary
Highly skilled in providing support during a variety of surgical procedures, with experience in ensuring operating rooms are prepared and assisting in patient care. Known for strong competencies in sterile techniques, instrument handling, and preoperative and postoperative procedures. Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure, contributing to improved patient outcomes and enhanced workflow efficiency in surgical settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Assistant
Miami Care Medical Center
Miami, Florida
06.2024 - Current
- Performed suturing techniques under direct supervision of a surgeon.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to surgery in order to be aware of their conditions or allergies.
- Cleansed surgical instruments following use in order to ensure safe storage.
- Gathered and passed instruments to surgeon during operation.
- Assisted with minor office procedures such as suture removal, incision checks, biopsies.
- Assisted in prepping operating room for surgery by sterilizing instruments and setting up equipment.
- Provided assistance to surgeons, circulating nurses, and anesthesiologists with patient positioning, draping, and preparation of operative sites.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Protected unobstructed views for surgical staff with use of retractors, sponges and suctioning equipment.
- Organized instruments and supplies to optimize surgical team efficiency.
- Transported patients to holding area to prepare for operating procedures.
- Follows complex and comprehensive verbal and written instructions.
- Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
General Surgeon
Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Hospital
Bayamo, Cuba
09.2019 - 04.2024
- Performed pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
- Reviewed medical histories of patients to determine the best course of action for surgery.
- Prescribed medications to treat medical conditions prior to surgery.
- Ordered appropriate tests needed prior to performing surgery on a patient.
- Assessed patient health by conducting physical examinations and interpreting laboratory results.
- Consulted with family members regarding post-surgery care needs.
- Educated patients on how to properly prepare for upcoming surgeries.
- Prescribed medications, including antibiotics and sedatives, to prepare and treat surgical patients.
- Examined patients' medical history, medication allergies, physical condition and test results to verify necessity of operations and determine proper procedures.
- Completed high-volume surgeries with positive outcome such as appendectomies,cholecystectomies, inguinal hernia repairs and colectomies.
- Conducted various common surgical procedures such as excisional biopsies, excision of lipomas and cysts.
Education
M.D. - Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
University of Medical Sciences of Granma
Cuba07-2019
Skills
- Suturing
- Patient transportation
- OB/GYN procedures
- Critical thinking abilities
- Stress management techniques
- Organizational abilities
- Anatomy and physiology understanding
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Wound Dressing
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Proficient in Microsoft Word,Microsoft Outlook,Excel,Power Point
Certification
- Surgical Assistant
- BLS
- ACLS
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Limited
Publications
- Telomerasa: funciones en el ciclo celular y perspectivas de aplicacion en el tratamiento del cancer. https//www.medigraph.com/pdfs/abril/abr15259.pdf July 2019
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
Miami Care Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
General Surgeon
Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Hospital
09.2019 - 04.2024
M.D. - Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
University of Medical Sciences of Granma
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