Summary
Board-certified First surgical assistant offering more than 10 years of expertise in surgical procedures. Accomplished in building strong relationships with surgeons and other team members. Eager to bring talent and leadership to growing surgical team. Surgical Experience as a Medical doctor specialized in OB-GYN with more than 15 years of training.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Jackson South Community Hospital
Miami, FL
03.2023 - Current
- Providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, wound closure, and other perioperative functions to help the surgeon and surgical team carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Surgical Obstetrician Gyn
Hospital Nacional Fernando Velez Paiz
Managua, Nicaragua
03.2008 - 03.2021
- Heavy experience in General Surgery , ENT, and OB-GYN, Assume responsibility for setting up and passing instruments, holding retractors, assisting the surgeon, and assisting with circulating duties as necessary Observe and maintain aseptic technique at all times; Assist in preparing the operating room for procedure, obtaining needed equipment and supplies; Maintain working knowledge of assembly and function of surgical instrumentation and equipment; Assist with skin preparation and draping of patient; Complete required sponge, needle and instrument counts; Gown and glove members of the surgical team; Anticipate the needs and instruments of the surgeon during an operation; Handle and care for surgical specimens according to policy/procedure; Take mandatory call as assigned.
Education
First Surgical Assistant - Surgical Assisting
03.2023
- Completed required clinical surgeries in a variety of specialties including General, Orthopedic, OB-GYN, Urology, and Plastic surgery
M.D. - Obstetrics Gyn
12.2008
- Completed required clinical surgeries and surgical externship Hospital Fernando Velez Paiz.
- Clinical Educator for Interns, Residents and Nurses in OB-GYN
- Head of the OB-GYN Service
- First Surgical Doctor in OB-GYN surgical Department
Skills
- Resourceful team player
- Wide range of clinical experience
- Quick learner
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Detail oriented
- Compassionate professional
- Works effectively under pressure
- Dedicated to integrity & patient safety
Certification
- First Surgical Assistant Certification, 2022
- BLS Certified, expires 1/2023
References upon request
Timeline
Certified Surgical First Assistant - Jackson South Community Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Surgical Obstetrician Gyn - Hospital Nacional Fernando Velez Paiz
03.2008 - 03.2021
Solidaridad Sin Fronteras, ABSA - First Surgical Assistant, Surgical Assisting
Hospital Fernando Velez Paiz - M.D., Obstetrics Gyn
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