DENISE CLAYTON
Blythe,GA
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Oral Surgery Assistant
Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Grovetown, Georgia
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted oral surgeons in preparing and executing dental procedures.
- Administered desensitizing agents to patients to minimize discomfort before anesthesia. to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Gathered detailed medical and dental history from patients to inform treatment plans. and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Monitored patient condition during surgery, observing vital signs and promptly alerting the surgeon to any changes.
- Documented patient records during procedures, ensuring accurate treatment chart updates for comprehensive patient care.
- Obtained tissue specimens from biopsies to facilitate laboratory testing. or other tissue samples sent off for laboratory testing.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed throughout the duration of each procedure.
Lead Oral Surgery Assistant
Aiken Augusta Oral & Facial Surgery
Augusta, Georgia
09.2019 - 05.2025
- Assisted surgeons during oral procedures and maintained a sterile environment.
- Prepared surgical instruments and ensured all tools were ready for use.
- Supported patients before, during, and after surgical procedures, enhancing their comfort and understanding of the process.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and recovery instructions.
- Managed patient records and updated information in the electronic health system to ensure accurate and accessible patient data.
- Prepared treatment rooms by setting up instruments, supplies, and medications needed for procedures.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and coordinated reordering to ensure availability of essential materials for surgeries.
- Provided comfort to anxious patients by actively listening to their concerns and addressing their fears. by effectively listening and demonstrating concern for individual fears.
Graphic Designer
A Good Sign
07.2007 - 02.2020
- Defined key messages for effective design representation.
- Created visuals to effectively convey product identity.
- Selected colors, images, text styles, and layouts for cohesive designs.
- Incorporated client feedback into final design iterations.
- Reviewed designs for errors prior to printing or publishing.
- Delivered final designs to clients and art directors for approval.
- Facilitated client meetings to clarify project scope and objectives.
Oral Surgery Anesthesia Assistant
Advanced Oral & Facial Specialists
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Prepare patients for treatment by talking them through the procedure and administering general anesthesia and IV sedation.
- Monitor patient vital statistics and intravenous fluids during surgery and notify the surgeon about an issue as soon as it occurs.
- Initiated and managed intravenous (IV) access for patients to ensure effective medication delivery.
- Prepare and organize necessary tools and equipment for each procedure to facilitate efficient surgical workflow.
- Document patient treatments and progress, including X-rays and updates to dental issues and treatments, to maintain accurate medical records.
- Communicate with patients about complications or successes and provide follow-up instructions, oral hygiene advice, and postoperative care tips to ensure understanding and compliance.
- Kept the surgery area clean and sterilized to meet health and safety regulations.
- Schedule appointments and maintain patient records.
- Handled incoming phone calls and efficiently directed patients to the appropriate departments for assistance.
Front Door Personnel
The Country Club
05.2012 - 10.2017
- Communicated effectively with customers through written and verbal interactions, fostering positive relationships.
- Managed customer transactions with attention to detail, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Calculated customer payments using basic math skills, ensuring accuracy in transactions.
- Telephone Etiquette and customer service
- Point of Sale Systems (POS)
- Basic (PC) Computer Knowledge
Education
Associate Degree - Surgical Technology/Technologist
Virginia College
05-2015
High School - Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
North Gaston High School
05-2010
Skills
- Surgery assistance
- Anesthesia preparation
- IV access management
- IV sedation monitoring
- Patient monitoring
- Postoperative care
- Instrument sterilization
- Instrument sanitization
- Patient record management
- Electronic health records
- Attention to detail
Certification
- 2026 BLS American Heart Association, 2018-05 ACLS American Heart Association, 2019-01 DAANCE AAOMS
VOLUNTEER & CLUB
Coaching you th baseball and softball leagues.
Volunteering at multiple animal control facilities.
Fostering for a large variety of animals for several rescues.
Transporting animals for local rescues.
Timeline
Primary Oral Surgery Assistant
Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
07.2025 - Current
Lead Oral Surgery Assistant
Aiken Augusta Oral & Facial Surgery
09.2019 - 05.2025
Oral Surgery Anesthesia Assistant
Advanced Oral & Facial Specialists
06.2017 - 05.2019
Front Door Personnel
The Country Club
05.2012 - 10.2017
Graphic Designer
A Good Sign
07.2007 - 02.2020
Associate Degree - Surgical Technology/Technologist
Virginia College
High School - Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
North Gaston High School