YORLIER SOLER CASANOVA
Naples,USA
Summary
First Surgical Assistant Board certified, Pediatric surgeon (Graduated in Cuba) with experience in minimal access surgery for children and adults, with 10 years of experience as a specialist and 14 as a physician, experience in cosmetic surgery (Breast augmentation, mammoplasty and tuck abdominoplasty) and intensive care for burns. Practicing general surgeon with experience in trauma and surgical emergencies. RMA, BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS. Excellent communication skills, bilingual in Spanish and English. Proven patient satisfactions record. Team player with diligent work habits.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
NCH
Naples, Florida
06.2024 - Current
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient intake by collecting medical histories and vital signs to ensure accurate patient assessments.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured proper sanitation protocols were followed.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Collaborated with medical staff to streamline patient flow and improve overall care efficiency.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
Lead Specialist in Pediatric Surgery
General Teaching Hospital "Heroes del Baire"
Isla de la juventud, Cuba
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Performing elective major and minor surgeries.
- Performed minimally invasive surgeries to reduce recovery time and improve patient outcomes.
- Provided urgent and emergency surgical interventions in critical situations to save lives.
- Intensive care for burns.
- Cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries.
- Conducted surgical procedures on newborns to correct congenital disorders and ensure health.
- Lead specialist in the pediatric surgery service, performing elective major and minor surgeries, minimal access surgeries, urgent and emergency surgeries, as well as intensive care for burns, cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries, and surgeries on newborns.
- Led patient care initiatives to enhance service delivery and satisfaction.
- Conducted training sessions for new staff on Lead Specialist responsibilities and procedures.
- Developed and implemented process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency of Lead Specialist role.
Pediatric Surgery Resident
General pediatric hospital "William Soler"
La Habana, Cuba
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Training in surgical skills such as positioning the patient according to the procedure to be performed.
- Assisted lead surgeon during procedures by effectively managing instruments and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Retracted tissues and organs to optimize exposure of surgical field during procedures.
- Selected sutures based on tissue types.
- Applied tailored surgical techniques to specific patient cases, improving procedural outcomes.
- Performance of minimal access surgeries.
- Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery including pediatric and adolescent gynecological surgery.
- Trained in surgical skills, including patient positioning specific to procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgery
The American Board of Surgical Assistants
Miami, FL08-2024
Ph.D. - Pediatric Surgeon
University of Medical Sciences of Havana
Havana 11-2016
M.D. - Physisian
University of Medical Sciences of Havana
Havana, Cuba07-2011
Skills
- Lumbar Puncture
- Veni Puncture
- Urology Surgery
- Proctology Surgery
- Abdominal Surgery
- Neck Surgery
- Aesthetics Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Vein access techniques
- Vein access techniques
- Airway management
- Chest tube management
- Fluid management
- X-rays
- Ultrasound
- Oral medication administration
- Parenteral medication administration
- Intramuscular medication administration
- Intraosseous medication administration
- Subcutaneous medication administration
- CPR
- Suture
- Critical patient management
- Burn treatment
- Polytrauma management
- Assisting in urology
- Assisting in proctology
- Assisting in abdominal procedures
- Assisting in neck procedures
- Assisting in thoracic procedures
- Patient education
- Vital signs assessment
- Laboratory testing
- Injection administration
- Clinical workflow optimization
- Surgical assistance techniques
- Medical terminology
- Infection control protocols
- Team collaboration
- Prescription refills
- Attention to detail
- Analytical decision-making
- Vital sign monitoring
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Medical equipment operation
- Specimen collection
- Respiratory equipment training
- Wound management
- Diagnostic assistance
- Anatomy and physiology
- Diagnostic procedures
- Immunization administration
- Specimen collection
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
NCH
06.2024 - Current
Lead Specialist in Pediatric Surgery
General Teaching Hospital "Heroes del Baire"
01.2017 - 01.2024
Pediatric Surgery Resident
General pediatric hospital "William Soler"
01.2012 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - Surgery
The American Board of Surgical Assistants
Ph.D. - Pediatric Surgeon
University of Medical Sciences of Havana
M.D. - Physisian
University of Medical Sciences of Havana