Donna Brown
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Dental Assistant with extensive experience in Triage, adept at supporting oral surgeon in delivering exceptional oral care. Proven expertise in managing patient records, preparing treatment rooms, and assisting with dental procedures while maintaining a sterile environment. Recognized for strong organizational skills and a commitment to patient comfort, contributing to improved patient satisfaction scores through effective communication.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oral Surgery Assistant
South Florida Dental Implant & Facial Surgery
Fort Lauderdale, FL
11.2007 - Current
- Documented patient medical histories and assisted with other paperwork related to the procedure.
- Educated patients on pre-operative instructions as well as post-operative expectations.
- Prepared treatment rooms by setting up instruments, supplies, and medications needed for procedures.
- Provided patient care before, during, and after surgery, including taking vital signs.
- Maintained and sterilized instruments, tools, and equipment used during dental surgeries.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed throughout the duration of each procedure.
- Soothed anxious patients by effectively listening and demonstrating concern for individual fears.
- Took part in surgical procedures by assisting oral surgeon.
- Welcomed patients upon arrival, led to surgical area and managed procedure preparations.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant-RDA
Keiser Institute of Technology
Fort Lauderdale, FL02.1986
Skills
- Patient preparation and assistance
- Radiographic Technology Proficiency
- Surgical Procedure Facilitation
- IV Sedation Patient Monitoring
- Orthognathic Surgery Assistance
- Sterilization of Instruments
- Room set up and preparation
- 3D Digital Modeling for Surgery
- Skilled in Blood Draws for PRF/PRP
Certification
- Dental Assistant National Board-Certified Dental Assistant, 2023-2024
- Phlebotomy, 2018
- AAOMS-Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification, 2019
- BLS-CPR certificate, 03/01/23 thru 03/01/25
Privileges
Surgical Assistant (Scrub) Privileges under Oral Surgeon Supervision, Broward General, North Broward General Hospitals
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Oral Surgery Assistant
South Florida Dental Implant & Facial Surgery
11.2007 - Current
- Dental Assistant National Board-Certified Dental Assistant, 2023-2024
- Phlebotomy, 2018
- AAOMS-Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification, 2019
- BLS-CPR certificate, 03/01/23 thru 03/01/25
Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant-RDA
Keiser Institute of Technology
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