Antonela Melendez Spencer

Dedicated and compassionate Orthopedic Assistant with 3 years’ experience in providing high quality patient care in orthopedic settings. Seeking to leverage my skill and knowledge to contribute effectively to the team. Assistant Orthopedic duties such as preparing the operating room, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is available. Provide preoperative and postoperative care to patients, including dressing changes, suture removal, and wound care. Conduct patient assessments, gather medical histories, and document findings in electronic health records. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans. Maintain inventory of medical supplies and ensure equipment is in proper working order. Assisted with the application and removal of casts, splints, and braces. Monitored Patient progress and reported any concerns to the supervising physician. Provide patients with instructions for proper use and care of orthopedic devices.

• Dental Assistant with Expanded functions.
• Dental Radiography.
• Expanded duties certification.