DIANA C. COUSO

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Homestead, FL ***32

786-***-****

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Qualifications:

● 12 years experience as an Ophthalmic and Oculoplastic Surgical Technologist.

● Excellent communication skills; speak/write fluent English and Spanish.

● Great ethics and integrity in addition to working well individually or as a team.

● Prioritize, multi-task, meet deadlines, while maintaining top quality work.

● Ability to be flexible and work with all types of personalities, while remaining a team player. Certifications:

● Basic Cardiac Life Support - Adult CPR

● OSHA, HIPPA, Infection Control Training

Education:

● Everest Institute

o Surgical Technologist

o Miami, Florida

o December 2009 – April 2011

● Miami-Dade College

o Associates in Early Childhood Education

o Miami, FL

o August 2002

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Professional Experience:

● Santa Lucia Surgical Center, Drs. Airala Laser & Cataract Institute o Ophthalmic and Oculoplastic Surgical Technologist o Miami, FL

o June 2011-Present

Assisted in Ophthalmic and Oculoplastic procedures.

Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons, hold retractors and cut sutures, and performed other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.

Prepared patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.

Scrubbed arms and hands and assist the surgical team to scrub and put on gloves, masks, and surgical clothing.

Monitored and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical needs.

Prepared dressings or bandages and apply or assist with their application following surgery.

Cleaned and restocked operation room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies and arranging instruments according to instructions, such as preference card.

Ordering, restocking, and replacing the implanted IOL, for every patient as requested by the surgeon.

● University of Miami Hospital

o Surgical Technologist (Externship 435 Hours)

o Miami, Florida

o Oct 21, 2010-April 5, 2011

Assisted in General, Vascular, GU, GYN, Ortho and Neuro cases.

Completed 80 hours in central Sterilization (workroom) assembling trays. Operated, assembled, adjusted, or monitored sterilizers, lights, suction machines, and diagnostic equipment to ensure proper operation.

Prepared patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.

Scrubbed arms and hands and assist the surgical team to scrub and put on gloves, masks, and surgical clothing.

Monitored and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical needs.

Prepared dressings or bandages and apply or assist with their application following surgery.

Cleaned and restocked operation room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies and arranging instruments according to instructions, such as preference card.

● Lincoln-Marti Schools

o Administrator

o Miami, Florida

o October 2002-November 2008

Supervised 30 professionals and monitored curriculum being followed.

Greeted all parents promptly and provide friendly and attentive service.

Processed new student enrollments.

Followed up on all requests; ensuring quality parent/student satisfaction. References: May be furnished upon request.

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