Andrea Oakes-Uwazurike
Mahwah,NJ
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse Multi-Specialty
Surgicare of Oradell
Oradell, NJ
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and equipment for operations.
- Monitored patient vitals during surgeries to ensure safety and stability.
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists to execute surgical plans effectively.
- Maintained sterile environment by adhering to infection control protocols consistently.
- Assisted physicians with intraoperative procedures including specimen collection and tissue manipulation.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
Lead Dental Assistant
ICGD of Rockland County
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Coordinate daily operations in the dental clinic, including patient scheduling, inventory management, and equipment maintenance.
- Assist Lead Dentist during various procedures such as Dental implants, extractions, bone grafting procedures.
- Taking and developing dental radiographs including CT scans.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members to enhance their skills and performance.
- Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and sterilization procedures to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.
- Supervise and train a team of dental assistants in performing clinical duties and maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Dental Assistant
Great Expressions Dental Centers
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Prepare exam rooms for patients, including laying out instruments and supplies.
- Assisting the dentist and hygienist during a variety of treatment procedures.
- Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays).
- Asking about the patient’s medical history.
- Following infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
- Performing office management tasks.
Director
Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Provide leadership, development, and guidance to staff members in all functional areas, ensuring that the center culture supports success at all levels.
- Assist with hiring, managing, training, coaching, developing, and motivating staff.
- Work directly with students to provide positive experiences by providing expertise on educational requirements and resources to help address educational and personal challenges.
- Manage the center effectively to achieve all goals in enrollment, key metrics, and student experiences.
- Managed school finances, tuition and deposits.
- Performed bank deposits, petty cash and analyzed cash management procedures.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and all regulatory agencies, including but not limited to: Department of Education, Cosmetology State Licensing agencies, NACCAS, DOL, NYBSA, etc.
Human Resources Manager
Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Helps the organization reach its recruitment and staffing goals while maintaining positive employee relations.
- Ensures effective utilization and maximum development of human resources.
- Participate in employee onboarding, development, needs assessment, and training.
- Provides the organization with well-trained and well-motivated employees.
- Enhances employee capabilities to perform the present job.
- Inculcates a sense of team spirit, teamwork and inter-team collaboration.
- Responsible for company payroll.
- Employment and compliance to regulatory concerns regarding employees.
- Maintain policy development and documentation.
Personal Assistant
Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Maintaining office systems, including data management and categorizing files.
- Arranging meetings and maintaining meeting notes or dictation while providing assistance during company presentations.
- Screening phone calls, inquiries and requests, and handling requests when appropriate.
- Organizing and maintaining business, management and personal calendars including scheduling appointments.
- Manager emails, web-requests and other communications, occasionally corresponding on behalf of the owner.
Customer Service
Lowe's Home Improvement
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Gave prompt and friendly service by properly communicating with customers to resolve their needs.
- Answering questions about store products, and providing assistance to maximize sales.
- Processed returns and credit card applications.
- Cash Register Transactions.
- Drawer Balancing.
Front End Manager
Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers
01.2007
- Answer telephone calls courteously and efficiently while forward any incoming business calls
- Maintain and schedule appointments
- Monitor all business schedules and confirm appointments
- Maintain a clean and organized work station, waiting area and conference meeting areas.
- Process payments (creating bills, adding/applying payments, etc.) and respond to any billing concerns.
Education
Associate's Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Bergen Community College
05.2024
Certification - Certified Dental Assistant
Dental Assisting School of Rockland County
01.2018
Certification - Certified Human Resource Management
Fairleigh Dickinson University
01.2013
Degree - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Rockland Community College
01.2009
Diploma -
Ramapo Senior High School
Skills
- Preoperative preparation
- Surgical assistance
- Patient monitoring
- Infection control
- Urologic surgery assistance
- Podiatric surgery assistance
- Endoscopy procedures
- Colonoscopy assistance
- Reconstructive surgery
Accomplishments
- Five years of proven leadership, management and motivational skills.
- Developed and researched effective methods for guiding and inspiring staff members
- Demonstrated valuable organizational and creative methods for planning events and meetings.
- Successfully directed and managed staff while improving departmental morale.
- Created marketing strategies to propel the company into future marketing endeavors.
Certification
- BLS, PALS, ABLS Certified
Nursing Experience [Student Experience]
- Completed rotations in medical-surgical, obstetrics, and mental health departments.
- Assisted registered nurses and healthcare professionals in delivering direct patient care including wound care, and patient assessment.
- Assisted nurses with patient care, including medication administration and wound care.
- Conducted patient education sessions on topics such as medication adherence, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
- Administered medications following safety protocols.
- Documented patient interactions and progress accurately.
- Provided support to patients and families.
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse Multi-Specialty
Surgicare of Oradell
08.2024 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
ICGD of Rockland County
01.2019 - 01.2021
Dental Assistant
Great Expressions Dental Centers
01.2018 - 01.2019
Director
Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers
01.2015 - 01.2017
Human Resources Manager
Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers
01.2012 - 01.2015
Customer Service
Lowe's Home Improvement
01.2010 - 01.2011
Personal Assistant
Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers
01.2007 - 01.2012
Front End Manager
Capri Cosmetology Learning Centers
01.2007
Associate's Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Bergen Community College
Certification - Certified Dental Assistant
Dental Assisting School of Rockland County
Certification - Certified Human Resource Management
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Degree - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Rockland Community College
Diploma -
Ramapo Senior High School
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