Valeria Villa
Fort Lauderdale
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Minimally Invasive Clinical Specialist I
Specialty Care
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided direct support in operating rooms during minimally invasive procedures.
- Assisted with instrumentation, sterile technique, and case preparation in a high-volume surgical setting.
Teaching Assistant
University of Central Florida
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Facilitated kinesiology lab sessions and psychology classes.
- Supported students in understanding anatomy and exercise science concepts.
Assistant
Jeffrey, Marks MD
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Supported a private medical practice with patient prep, record organization, and basic clinical tasks.
Education
Master of Science - Cardiovascular Perfusion
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08-2023
Skills
Languages: English & Spanish, Phlebotomy, IV Insertion, Sterile Field Setup, Patient Care, EMR/ER Systems
Certification
- CentriMag™ Acute Circulatory Support System Theory of Operation and Equipment Overview
- HeartMate II™ LVAS Clinical Operation & Patient Management
- HeartMate 3™ LVAS Clinical Operation and System Management
- HeartMate 3™ LVAS Surgical Implant Procedure
- Impella RP® with SmartAssist® and Impella RP Flex™ with SmartAssist® Patient Management - Online Training Program
- Impella 5.5® with SmartAssist® Patient Management - Online Training Program
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Support Specialist Certification
Perfusion Skills
- Spectrum
- Terumo System 1
- Essenz Perfusion System
- LivaNova S5
- Quest MPS
Timeline
Minimally Invasive Clinical Specialist I
Specialty Care
11.2023 - 06.2024
Teaching Assistant
University of Central Florida
08.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant
Jeffrey, Marks MD
08.2017 - 09.2018
Master of Science - Cardiovascular Perfusion
Medical University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Central Florida