Adriana Porras
Denver,CO
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Assistant
Peak OMS
Denver City, CO
08.2024 - Current
- Prepare patients for surgery by taking X-rays, reviewing patient health history, and vitals; provide pre- and post-op instructions.
- Assist in various procedures: dental implants, extractions, biopsies, and trauma care.
- Administer medications based on patient history, ensuring optimal outcomes, and safety.
- Collaborate with the surgical team to prepare and manage medications during procedures.
- Utilize a deep understanding of pharmacology to tailor medication plans for diverse patient needs.
- Sterilize instruments and prepare trays for diverse surgical procedures.
- Start IVs and manage patient care, ensuring smooth surgical processes and recovery.
- Prescribing medications post-surgery.
- Familiar with surgical instruments, enhancing procedural efficiency, and patient outcomes.
- DAANCE-certified.
- Protected unobstructed views for surgical staff with use of retractors, sponges and suctioning equipment.
Surgical Assistant
Colorado Springs Oral and Facial Surgery
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Prepare patients for surgery by taking X-rays, oral scans, and vitals; provide pre- and post-op instructions.
- Assist in various procedures: dental implants, extractions, biopsies, jaw surgeries, and trauma care.
- Administer medications based on patient history, ensuring optimal outcomes and safety.
- Collaborate with surgical team to prepare and manage medications during procedures.
- Utilize deep understanding of pharmacology to tailor medication plans for diverse patient needs.
- Sterilize instruments and prepare trays for diverse surgical procedures.
- Start IVs and manage patient care, ensuring smooth surgical processes and recovery.
- Prescribing medications post-surgery
- Handle facial trauma cases, such as broken noses and lacerations, contributing to patient recovery.
- Familiar with surgical instruments, enhancing procedural efficiency, and patient outcomes.
- DAANCE certified
- Protected unobstructed views for surgical staff with use of retractors, sponges and suctioning equipment.
- Assisted with minor office procedures such as suture removal, incision checks, biopsies.
- Communicated with patients after surgery to assess recovery and mitigate complications.
Dental Assistant
Comfort Dental Braces
Colorado Springs, CO
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Conduct full mouth and panoramic X-rays, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and patient care.
- Take precise impressions for dentures, crowns, and trays, contributing to high-quality dental restorations.
- Maintain a sterile environment, reducing infection risks and promoting patient safety.
- Prepare trays, ensuring readiness for diverse dental procedures, and improving efficiency for the dentist.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO05-2022
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
Peak OMS
08.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Comfort Dental Braces
12.2022 - 08.2023
Surgical Assistant
Colorado Springs Oral and Facial Surgery
09.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Colorado State University Pueblo