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Tina Carreras

Valley Center,California

Summary

Detail-oriented Ophthalmic Circulator with expertise in patient care and surgical support. Coordinates IOLs, medications, and surgical materials to enhance patient flow and efficiency in cataract, glaucoma, cornea, retina, and oculoplastics procedures. Collaborates effectively with surgical teams to ensure readiness and safety during complex eye surgeries.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Advanced clinician for surgical ophthalmology

Sharp James Brown Pavillion
San Diego, CA
02.2022 - 11.2026
  • Facilitated ophthalmology and patient flow to enhance surgical efficiency.
  • Coordinated IOLs, medications, and on-call & materials to ensure readiness in surgical settings.
  • Served as a key resource for physicians, RNs, and techs, providing guidance and support.
  • Circulate cataracts, glaucoma, cornea, pterygiums, retina and oculoplastics

Operating Room Circulator

Sharp James Brown Pavilion
San Diego, California
01.2018 - 02.2022
  • Circulated cataract, glaucoma, cornea, retina, pterygium, and oculoplastic surgeries to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

ASC Manager

Eye Care of San Diego
San Diego, California
07.2012 - 2018
  • Successfully spearheaded 2 AAAHC accreditations
  • infection control/Peer review/QA & I/studies
  • Developed and delivered employee education programs, improving knowledge and skills
  • Coordinated circulation of peer review and QA studies, ensuring adherence to infection control protocols

RN

Eye Care Of San Diego
San Diego, California
11.2009 - 07.2012
  • Circulate
  • Pre-op
  • PACU

Critical care RN

EZ staffing registry
San Diego, California
01.1998 - 11.2009
  • Worked with Sharp, Scripps & Alvarado hospitals in ED, Stepdown units, med/surg mostly

RN float

Paradise Valley Hospital
National City, California
01.1998 - 01.2001

Education

Bachelor of Science - BSN

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
01-1997

Skills

  • Ophthalmic circulator
  • Supply ordering
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Patient care
  • Patient flow

Accomplishments

  • Sharp employee of the month 8/2022
  • Nominated for Sharp award for medical trip supporting ophthalmic mission to Guatemala in 2019

Timeline

Advanced clinician for surgical ophthalmology

Sharp James Brown Pavillion
02.2022 - 11.2026

Operating Room Circulator

Sharp James Brown Pavilion
01.2018 - 02.2022

ASC Manager

Eye Care of San Diego
07.2012 - 2018

RN

Eye Care Of San Diego
11.2009 - 07.2012

Critical care RN

EZ staffing registry
01.1998 - 11.2009

RN float

Paradise Valley Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2001

Bachelor of Science - BSN

San Diego State University
Tina Carreras