PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

ZF ZULAY FARIAS

Washington, DC, United States

Dedicated foreign medical professional C-SA (ABSA) with demonstrated strengths in customer service, time management and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.

• Surgical support • Proper positioning • Sterile field management

• Surgical retraction • Vessel cauterization • Suturing

• Task prioritization • Team work • Cultural awareness January 2021 - March 2022

House Physician Surgical

Baptist Health South Miami Hospital Miami, United States Performed 535 surgeries as a First/second surgical assistant (Neurosurgery, Plastic surgery, OB/GYN, General surgery, Orthopedic surgery, among others).

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Paid close attention to operation procedures in adherence to established surgical techniques.

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Clamped, ligated or cauterized blood vessels to control bleeding during surgical procedure. Tourniquets.

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Applied sutures, staples or other materials to close skin, facial or subcutaneous wound layers.

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• Wound dressing.

• H&P.

August 2020 - September 2021

Patient Service Specialist

University of Miami Health System Miami, United States Facilitated communication between patient's family members and various departments and staff.

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• Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records. Offered simple, clear explanations to help clients and families understand hospital policies and procedures.

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Helped address client's complaints through timely corrective actions and appropriate referrals.

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• EPIC software.

EDUCATION

January 2008 - December 2017

Neurosurgeon

Centro Especialidades Medicas Maturin, Venezuela Maintained strong record of success across operations by carefully following correct procedures.

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• Oversaw efficient operating room by directing work of technical and nursing staff.

• Managed emergency care for vehicle accident victims and other traumatic injuries. Delivered exceptional pre- and post-operative care to patients by collaborating effectively with multi-disciplinary team members.

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June 2017 First Surgical Assistant Certified - Surgery American Board of Surgical Assistants, Miami, United States

December 2000 Neurosurgeon Specialist - Neurosurgery Hospital Dr Domingo Luciani, Caracas, Venezuela

February 1992 Bachelor - Medicine

Universidad de Los Andes, Merida, Venezuela