`` ANGELA M. GUEVARA

**** ** ***** ***** – Apt **0 Miami, FL. 33132

305-***-**** adz8wf@r.postjobfree.com

HIGHLY EXPERIENCED BOARD CERTIFIED SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT (C-SA)

GRADUATED FOREIGN PHYSICIAN WITH SOLID EXPERIENCE IN RECONSTRUCTIVE AND PLASTIC, HAND, ONCOLOGY, GYNECOLOGY, ENT, GENERAL, UROLOGY AND LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY.

SUPERIOR PATIENT CARE CUSTOMER SERVICE STRIVE FOR CLINICAL EXCELLENCE CRITICAL THINKER DETAIL ORIENTED PASSIONATE TO GROW TEAM PLAYER

WORK UNDER MINIMAL SUPERVISION WILLINGNESS TO WORK IN A FAST-PACED ATMOSPHERE COMPASSIONATE PROFESSIONAL OPEN-MINDED

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

SEPT 1/2022 – current. Miami Body Plastic Surgery Center, Miami, FL. Dr. Wendell Perry, Plastic Surgeon. First assists in surgery with preoperative operating room, patient positioning, skin preparation, and sterile surgical draping following established hospital directives: policies and procedures, and physician’s protocol, preferences cards, and standards to enhance overall operating room efficiency, safety, teamwork. and patient satisfaction. Anticipate the surgeon's needs with tissue retraction to obtain the best exposure and provide better operative view for the surgical procedure by placing and securing retractors, sponge packing, tissue manipulation, suctioning, irrigation, and suture manipulation. Hemostasis (by direct pressure, use and application of appropriate surgical instruments, placement of ligatures and sutures, or application of chemical hemostatic agents); wound closure at the surgical site. Knowledge of instruments, surgical equipment and its use. When necessary, I perform surgical procedures in the operating room under the direct supervision of the surgeon and the indirect supervision of the OR RN, and the applicable laws and regulations.

MARCH 1/ 2022 – AUGUST 31/ 2022 First Surgical Assistant, MG COSMETIC CENTER First assists in surgery with preoperative operating room, patient positioning, skin preparation, and sterile surgical draping following established hospital directives: policies and procedures, and physician’s protocol, preferences cards, and standards to enhance overall operating room efficiency, safety, teamwork. and patient satisfaction. Anticipate the surgeon's needs with tissue retraction to obtain the best exposure and provide better operative view for the surgical procedure by placing and securing retractors, sponge packing, tissue manipulation, suctioning, irrigation, and suture manipulation. Hemostasis (by direct pressure, use and application of appropriate surgical instruments, placement of ligatures and sutures, or application of chemical hemostatic agents); wound closure at the surgical site. Knowledge of instruments, surgical equipment and its use. When necessary, I perform surgical procedures in the operating room under the direct supervision of the surgeon and the indirect supervision of the OR RN, and the applicable laws and regulations.

Nov 6/ 2020 – SEPT 28/ 2021 First Surgical Assistant, Ibody Aesthetics Surgery Center. Miami, FL. First assists in surgery with preoperative operating room, patient positioning, skin preparation, and sterile surgical draping following established hospital directives: policies and procedures, and physician’s protocol, preferences cards, and standards to enhance overall operating room efficiency, safety, teamwork. and patient satisfaction. Anticipate the surgeon's needs with tissue retraction to obtain the best exposure and provide better operative view for the surgical procedure by placing and securing retractors, sponge packing, tissue manipulation, suctioning, irrigation, and suture manipulation. Hemostasis (by direct pressure, use and application of appropriate surgical instruments, placement of ligatures and sutures, or application of chemical hemostatic agents); wound closure at the surgical site. Knowledge of instruments, surgical equipment and its use. When necessary, I perform surgical procedures in the operating room under the direct supervision of the surgeon and the indirect supervision of the OR RN, and the applicable laws and regulations.

MAY 15/ 2018 – MARCH 18/ 2020 First Surgical Assistant, Dr. Christopher Craft Plastic Surgery Center, Miami, FL. Communication and synergistic relationship with the surgeon prior to the case to meet specific needs. Management of patients in the pre, intra and post operative. Assist with preoperative operating room preparation, patient positioning, skin preparation, and surgical draping. Monitor the PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies, and clean and sterilize surgical instruments to facilitate proper patient care and safety, overall operating room efficiency, and teamwork. Assist the surgeon with exposure, hemostasis, tissue manipulation, and closure of the operative site using highly technical skills to increase patient safety and obtain positive surgical outcomes. Anticipate the surgeon's needs to expedite the surgical procedure and minimize patient exposure to surgical and anesthetic stress. Perform surgical history/physical exam, assist with post-operative tasks related to each surgical procedure, and wound care if necessary. Those functions were carried out under the direction and direct supervision of the surgeon and the indirect supervision of the RN, and in accordance with the surgeon's protocol, updated preference cards and the corresponding laws and regulations. In addition, I also participate in staff meetings and performance improvement activities.

OCT 2017 – NOV 2017 First Surgical Assistant, Dr. Ary Krau Plastic Surgery Center, Miami, Florida. First assists in surgery with preoperative of operating suite, patient positioning, skin preparation, and sterile surgical draping. Assist the surgeon with exposure, hemostasis, tissue handling, and closure of the operative site anticipating the needs of the surgeon to expedite the surgical procedure and minimize the patient’s exposure to surgical and anesthetic stress under the direct supervision of the surgeon and the indirect supervision of the OR RN, and the appropriate laws and regulations. (I was a substitute for someone who was on vacation)

2005 – 2014: Plastic Surgeon, Centro Médico Imbanaco, Cali, Colombia. Scheduled plastic and aesthetic surgeries. Private practice.

2005 – 2014: Plastic Surgeon in private practice, Farallones Medical Center, Cali, Colombia. Private practice. Broad expertise in a variety of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures as well as achieved great and natural looking results in aesthetic and non-surgical procedures with brands such as Natrelle, Botox and Juvederm.

1999 – 2005: UNAM Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico City. Medical resident taking part in a post-graduate training accredited program to continue my education and medical training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

1994 – 1999: Staff Medical Doctor-Cruz Blanca HMO and Seguros Bolivar Health Insurance Division, Cali, Colombia Managed and met patient and budget targets for a population of 500 patients. Recognized five years in a row for meeting patient/budget yearly allowances.

EDUCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Board Certified Surgical Assistant ABSA American Board of Surgical Assistants April 2017 (Current Licensed - 2023)

Registered Medical Assistant – RMA HPRUS Oct 2022-2023

Registered Phlebotomy Technician - RPT HPRUS Oct 2022-2023

Registered Electrocardiograph Technician - EKG HPRUS Oct 2022-2023

ACLS / BLS American Heart Association – AHA (Current certified – Jun 2023)

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Miami Dade College, Miami, FL. 2015 - 2016

Volunteer Baptist Health South Florida – Doctors Hospital, Miami, FL 2015 to 2016

Plastic Surgery Fellow Dr. Oscar Ramirez MD, Plastic Surgeon, FACS, Baltimore, Maryland, US 2004

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México City, México, 1999-2005

Medical Doctor Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Bogotá, D.C., Colombia, 1988 to 1993

OTHER SKILLS

Experience providing perioperative services to hospitals, surgeons, and surgery centers.

Experience leading multidisciplinary in house and outsourced healthcare and services teams, as well as handling strategic alliance

Experience with the use and features of multiple digital and traditional Medical Devices

Practical, technical, and specialized knowledge and skills required in accordance with ASA (Association of Surgical Assistants) and ABSA (American Board of Surgical Assistants)

Familiar with HIPPA requirements

Computer skills

Bilingual. Native Spanish Speaker

REFERENCES

DR. WENDELL PERRY – PLASTIC SURGEON at MIAMI BODY PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER 786-***-****

LISANDRA GARCES – OR NURSE IN CHARGE 786-***-****

ARLENA M - OFFICE MANAGER at IBODY AESTHETICS SURGERY CENTER 305-***-**** / adz8wf@r.postjobfree.com

DAYLIS CRAFT – OFFICE MANAGER at DR. CHRISTOPHER CRAFT PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER adz8wf@r.postjobfree.com

CRISTINA – OFFICE MANAGER DR ARY KRAU 305-***-**** - DR ARY KRAU OFFICE: 305-***-****

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