Adriana Nunez
Gurnee,Illinois
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Assistant
Highland Park oral and maxillofacial surgery
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisting the doctor in various surgical procedures such as extractions, full mouth extractions, Wisdom teeth removal, bone grafting (including autogenous), implant placement, sinus Augmentation, biopsy, and tooth exposure/bracketing for ortho.
- Maintained sterile field
- Holding of the patients head during anesthesia.
- Monitoring the patient and vitals before, during, and after anesthesia.
- Assisting the doctor in placing iv.
- Carefully removing iv.
- Taking accurate x-ray’s including panoramic images.
- Setting up operatories efficiently and accurately before surgeries.
- Prescribing medicine according to patients’ medical history under the guidance of the doctor.
- Ensuring the comfort of the patient.
- Placing topical anesthetic
- Going over pre and post operative instructions
- Taking impressions and pouring up models
- Ensuring correct treatment, charting, and consent are in place.
- Making surgical stents
- Starting patients on NO2
- Writing clinical notes
- Properly cleaning bagging and sterilizing instruments
- Thoroughly cleaning operatory rooms
- Ordering tanks of oxygen and nitrous oxide.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Assistant
Hime and Kabot ltd.
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisting the doctor in various surgical procedures such as extractions, sinus Augmentation, implant placement and tooth exposure for ortho.
- Holding of the patients head during anesthesia.
- Monitoring the patient and vitals after anesthesia.
- Assisting the doctor in placing iv.
- Carefully removing iv.
- Setting up operatories efficiently and accurately before surgeries.
- Prescribing medicine according to patients medical history under the guidance of the doctor.
- Ensuring the comfort of the patient.
- Placing topical anesthetic
- Assist in drawing blood for prp/prf
- Going over pre and post operative instructions
- Taking impressions and pouring up models
- Making surgical stents
- Starting patients on NO2
- Writing clinical notes
- Properly cleaning bagging and sterilizing instruments
- Thoroughly cleaning operatory rooms
- Taking accurate xray's
- Laundering gowns and scrubs
Surgical Assistant/ Receptionist
North Suburban Periodontics
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisting the doctor in various surgical procedures such as extractions, osseous surgery, sinus Augmentation (lateral and vertical approach), implant placement, and tissue grafts(FGG, Pedicle, Subepithelial).
- Setting up operatories efficiently and accurately before surgeries.
- Prescribing medicine according to patients’ medical history under the guidance of the doctor.
- Ensuring the comfort of the patient.
- Placing topical anesthetic
- Assist in drawing blood for prp/prf
- Going over pre and post operative instructions
- Taking impressions and pouring up models
- Making surgical stents
- Starting patients on NO2
- Writing clinical notes
- Properly cleaning bagging and sterilizing instruments
- Thoroughly cleaning operatory rooms
- Taking accurate x-ray’s
- Laundering gowns and scrubs
- Checking patients in and out
- Taking patient payments and recording them in patient ledger
- Accurately Scheduling patients
- Pulling charts
- Making recare calls
- Balancing the end of the day
Dental Assistant/ receptionist
Libertyville Dental Associates
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Assisting the doctor in various procedures such as prophylaxis, composite and amalgam fillings, preparation and delivery of crowns/bridges, packing cord into gingiva during crown preparation, fabrication of temporary crowns. partial and full dentures, root canal therapy, implants and extractions.
- Greet, seat, and ensure the comfort of all patients.
- Clean, bag and sterilize instruments.
- Accurately and efficiently chart using Dentrix
- Cleanliness of the office.
- Oversee all inventory and order any items needed.
- Capable of accurately taking full mouth x-rays and panoramic images.
- Checking patients in and out
- Capable of taking Itero scans for restorative or Invisalign.
- Taking accurate impressions and pouring up models.
- Taking payments and accurately breaking down payments in patients ledgers.
- Submitting claims with correct attachments.
- Calling insurances and getting breakdowns.
- Presenting patients with treatment plans along with estimated insurance coverage and patient portions.
- Answering the phone with enthusiasm and care.
General Manager
La Casa del Pollo Asado
09.2012 - 10.2019
- Supervise proper food preparation in accordance to safety regulation
- Hire and train employees.
- Monitor efficient operation of the restaurant.
- Ensure high quality satisfaction.
- Oversee safety and maintain cleanliness.
- Supervise proper food preparation in accordance to safety regulations
- Handle any customer complaints.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI08.2025
Skills
- Charting and documentation (EPIC)
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Infection control protocols
- Vitals monitoring
- Suture Removal
- Surgical equipment handling
- Continuous learning attitude
- Critical thinking
- Pre/Postoperative care
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse, [WI] – License # [332893-31] | Active [2025-03]
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association | Expires: [2027-03]
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Assistant
Highland Park oral and maxillofacial surgery
03.2023 - 08.2024
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Assistant
Hime and Kabot ltd.
04.2022 - 03.2023
Surgical Assistant/ Receptionist
North Suburban Periodontics
05.2021 - 10.2022
Dental Assistant/ receptionist
Libertyville Dental Associates
10.2019 - 04.2022
General Manager
La Casa del Pollo Asado
09.2012 - 10.2019
Associate Degree - Nursing
Gateway Technical College
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