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Cara Roland

Green Bay,WI

Summary

Dynamic Sterile Processing Technician with proven expertise at Bellin Hospital in decontamination and sanitation. Skilled in case cart assembly and computerized tracking, ensuring optimal instrument readiness for surgeries. Recognized for exceptional communication and patient care, enhancing surgical efficiency and safety. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and operational excellence.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Sterile Processing Technician

Bellin Hospital
10.2012 - Current
  • Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
  • Corrected instrument sets according to current standards and established count sheets and instrument tracking systems.
  • Recorded biologicals and test results.
  • Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Set up surgery rooms for 1st cases of the day , gather equipment and go through case carts to make sure nurses and surgical technicians have everything that they need.
  • Stock the substeriles between surgery rooms
  • Put away extra sterile items on the surgery floor that came from sterile processing
  • Pick all cases for next day which includes disposables and pans
  • Make sure the surgeries have any loaner pans that they need and work with the reps to make sure instrumentation is there
  • Communicate with staff in sterile processing to make sure any priorities for surgeries are being taken care of
    • Communicateunicate with surgery desk on any add ons for the day and make sure they get picked

Oral Surgery Assistant

Bay Oral Surgery Associates
09.2005 - 09.2009
  • Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
  • Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival to office and helped prepare for surgeries.
  • Calmed nervous patients by speaking softly, answering questions, and providing compassionate care.
  • Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, how to treat pain and which side effects could occur.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.

Server

RockFalls Supper Club
02.1989 - 09.2008
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
  • Supported needs of 51- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for 1 restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.

Oral Surgery Assistant

Oral Surgery Associates of Bay Care Clinic
02.1995 - 09.2005
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
  • Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
  • Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival to office and helped prepare for surgeries.
  • Calmed nervous patients by speaking softly, answering questions, and providing compassionate care.
  • Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, how to treat pain and which side effects could occur.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.

Prostodontist Dental Assistant

Dr Lasnoski
05.1992 - 02.1995
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.

Education

Associate of Science - Dental Assisting

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI
05-1992

Skills

  • Decontamination and sanitation
  • Case cart assembly
  • Computerized tracking
  • Tray preparation

Timeline

Sterile Processing Technician

Bellin Hospital
10.2012 - Current

Oral Surgery Assistant

Bay Oral Surgery Associates
09.2005 - 09.2009

Oral Surgery Assistant

Oral Surgery Associates of Bay Care Clinic
02.1995 - 09.2005

Prostodontist Dental Assistant

Dr Lasnoski
05.1992 - 02.1995

Server

RockFalls Supper Club
02.1989 - 09.2008

Associate of Science - Dental Assisting

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

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