Elizabeth McGivern
Frankfort,IL
Summary
Proven Surgical Assistant with a track record of enhancing team efficiency and patient safety at Dr. Dominik Dubravec DDS, MMSc, PC. Skilled at coordinating supplies and instruments to prepare for procedures and assist staff. Proficient in utilizing critical thinking and sterilization techniques to optimize surgical outcomes. Demonstrated exceptional organizational abilities and professionalism, quickly mastering new technologies to support dynamic surgical environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Assistant
Dr. Dominik Dubravec DDS, MMSc, PC
10.2022 - Current
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Managed dental operatories and schedules for efficient workflow.
Barista
Starbucks
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
- Completed successful daily cash audits to correctly balance drawers at end of shifts.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
Beauty Salon Coordinator
Orlando Lynn Salon
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Built business through commitment to excellent customer service, resulting in customer loyalty and retention.
- Maintained general appointment calendar and set shift schedules.
- Coached and trained employees to optimize performance and achieve demanding business objectives.
- Maintained organization of salon and cleanliness of each station with regular cleaning and floor sweeping.
- Oversaw facility cleanliness and sales.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln-Way East High School
Frankfort05.2020
Skills
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Organizational abilities
- Critical thinking abilities
- Professionalism
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Sterilization techniques
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Operations Management
Certification
- Coronal Polishing, Illinois Dental Institute - June 21st, 2024
Interests
- Reading
- Exercise
- Travel
- Swimming
- Movies
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
Dr. Dominik Dubravec DDS, MMSc, PC
10.2022 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
01.2022 - 11.2022
Beauty Salon Coordinator
Orlando Lynn Salon
08.2019 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Lincoln-Way East High School
- Coronal Polishing, Illinois Dental Institute - June 21st, 2024
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