Samantha Villagran
Aurora,CO
Summary
Seeking an opportunity to leverage honed leadership skills, meticulous planning, and a proven track record in developing and implementing impactful strategies to achieve organizational goals. Eager to contribute comprehensive leadership and a strategic vision that fosters tangible improvements in healthcare delivery, driving efficiency, and elevating patient care outcomes by utilizing experience as a director and surgical technologist.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgery Center Director
SKY Facial Plastic Surgery
11.2021 - Current
- I direct all operations within the surgical center, overseeing inventory management and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards
- I supervise and provided guidance to the surgery center team, offering coaching and support to optimize performance
- I strategically managed financial goals, developing and implementing strategies to achieve and exceed targets
- I established and manage an impactful internship program
- I continue to assist in reconciling the company finances and overseeing payments of open invoices, contributing to the financial stability of the organization
- In addition, I continued to act as the sole surgical technologist and first assistant to our surgeon
- Increased staff productivity with regular training sessions, clear expectations, and constructive feedback.
- Oversaw daily operations, streamlining processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
Surgical Technologist and Lead Administrative Assistant
SKY Facial Plastic Surgery
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and quick turnaround cases.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- In charge of sterile processing
- Acted as the surgeon surgical technician and first assistant.
Administrative Assistant
SKY Facial Plastic Surgery
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management of company information.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
- Handled payroll duties with precision, ensuring timely payments for all employees.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
Receptionist
SKY Facial Plastic Surgery
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
Receptionist
Lincoln Tech
02.2017 - 07.2017
- As receptionist, I worked in the campus' main lobby answering phones and greeting visitors
- I also managed appointments for the financial aid and admissions office
- I enjoyed creating a friendly environment for prospective and current students
Insurance Agent
Kaiser Permanente
09.2016 - 02.2017
- This was a short-term contract position
- As an insurance agent, I helped patients through the open enrollment process
- My heart has always been in making a difference in the medical field and this was my first venture into the industry
- My work was done completely over the phone and so this is where I also honed my phone-based customer service skills
Education
Associates - General Studies, Pre-Medical Studies/Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
Denver, COHigh School Diploma -
Gateway High School
Aurora, CO05-2011
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish/English
- Payroll Processing
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Relationship Management
- AAAHC Compliance
- Training and coaching
- Microsoft Office
- EMR Systems
- Surgical Assistance
- Instrument Sterilization
- Sterile field management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 25+ staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Introduced strict infection control protocols, reducing post-surgical complications 0%.
- Trained 3 new surgical technologists.
- Achieved AAAHC Accreditation, being the point person from the application to the audit, through effectively managing the operating room, maintaining credentials, and adhering to strict policies.
Certification
- BLS ACLS Medical Training 2024 MAR
- Bloodborne Pathogen Safety 2024 MAR
- Infection Control Certified 2024 MAR
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
- Fundraising Events
- Historical Exploration
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Surgery Center Director
SKY Facial Plastic Surgery
11.2021 - Current
Surgical Technologist and Lead Administrative Assistant
SKY Facial Plastic Surgery
01.2020 - 11.2021
Administrative Assistant
SKY Facial Plastic Surgery
08.2018 - 01.2020
Receptionist
SKY Facial Plastic Surgery
08.2017 - 08.2018
Receptionist
Lincoln Tech
02.2017 - 07.2017
Insurance Agent
Kaiser Permanente
09.2016 - 02.2017
- BLS ACLS Medical Training 2024 MAR
- Bloodborne Pathogen Safety 2024 MAR
- Infection Control Certified 2024 MAR
Associates - General Studies, Pre-Medical Studies/Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
High School Diploma -
Gateway High School
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