Samuel Garcia
Tampa,FL
Summary
As a dedicated and patient care oriented Medical Scribe that has experience in both inpatient and outpatient anesthesia settings, I would like to seek out further opportunities to expand my knowledge of the anesthesia setting. Mainly, I am looking forward to improving my patient care practices and anesthesia-related knowledge to effectively represent the Anesthesia Assistance Program I learned from.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Advanced Pain Care
2024.01 - Current
- Coordinated Patient Care/Communication in Clinical Setting by directing patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, managing medical records, and built strong relationships with patients through effective communication to ensure the clinic's commitment to the patient's care.
- PACU Experience in assessing Consciousness along side Nurses and Anesthesiologists for 50+ patients a day
- Pre-OP Experience in verifying patient medical history, medication information, region of pain, vital signs, and allergies
- Procedural Imaging Experience with a C-ARM
- Knowledge of Regional and Spinal Anesthesia use to treat pain
- Procedural Physician Technician Experience along side Anesthesiologists in assisting with procedures, including preparing operating rooms, preparing medication, and sterilizing instruments while adhering to infection control protocols
- Learned Pharmacology and Drug Nomenclature to safely and effectively prepare medication to be injected at site patient is feeling pain
Inpatient Shadowing
St. Joseph's South
2024.05 - 2024.05
- Followed Certified Anesthesia Assistants (CAA) to enhance comprehension of role in hospital setting
- Observed general MAC Anesthesia Practices and their respective uses for varying patient demographics for 40 hours
- Observed Uses of Local Anesthesia Practices
- Demonstrated specific anatomical landmarks that are used as guides to correctly Intubate and Extubate patient
- Instructed on importance of Anesthesia Team Coordination amongst Anesthesiologist and Anesthesiologist Assistants (AA) to create effective plan to safely sedate patient
Outpatient Shadowing
Pediatric Surgery Center
2024.03 - 2024.03
- Followed Anesthesiologist for 8 hours to better understand responsibilities of anesthesia provider
- Observed general MAC Anesthesia Practices for Pediatrics and was educated on importance of medication dosage depending on patient demographic
- Observed Local Anesthesia uses for Pediatrics
- Demonstrated on how to effectively induce sedation for pediatric patients to ensure patient is calm and trusts anesthesia provider
- Educated on anatomical differences of pediatric patients that are relevant to safely Intubate and Extubate
- Discussed importance of establishing good relationship amongst pediatric patient and their guardians to establish trust
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Coordination/ Team Work Skills in a Medical Setting
- Stress Management
- Pharmacology Knowledge
- Equipment Sterilization and Sterile Technique
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Patient Communication
- Compassionate caregiver
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Healthcare Software Proficiency
References
- Brittany Buchanan
(813) 898-9754, bbuchanan@apc.health
- Dr. Ramon Docobo M.D.
(813) 562-9934, r.a.docobo@gmail.com
- Steve Coffman CAA
(803) 361-9243, john.coffman@baycare.org
- Dr. Nelly Zelaya M.D.
(973) 809-8112, zelnel13@yahoo.com
- Dr. Geoffery Jones M.D.
(615) 479-533, Docgcj@gmail.com
Education
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Sciences - Biomedical Sciences, 2023
Hillsborough Community College
Honors Program - Associate's Degree - Arts and Sciences, 2021
Doane University
Medical Terminology - Verified Certificate, 2024
Timeline
Inpatient Shadowing
St. Joseph's South
2024.05 - 2024.05
Outpatient Shadowing
Pediatric Surgery Center
2024.03 - 2024.03
Medical Assistant
Advanced Pain Care
2024.01 - Current
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