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Irene Nugent

Round Lake

Summary

Surgical Assistant with extensive experience at Albany Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group, specializing in patient care and surgical support. Demonstrated expertise in implantology and strong leadership capabilities. Focused on improving procedural efficiency and achieving optimal patient outcomes through effective training and collaboration.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Assistant

Albany Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group
Albany
09.2017 - Current
  • Assisted surgeons during intricate maxillofacial procedures, ensuring optimal support and expertise.
  • Prepared and organized surgical instruments and equipment to anticipate needs and enhance workflow.
  • Tracked patient vital signs throughout general anesthesia, reacting swiftly to fluctuations in condition
  • Educating patients and families on post-operative care instructions, promoting positive patient outcomes, and ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the recovery process.
  • thorough understanding of dental implant systems and techniques with implant coordination
  • Monitored inventory levels of surgical supplies, facilitating timely reordering when needed.
  • expertise in swiftly resolving equipment malfunctions ensuring minimal disruptions to surgical schedules
  • proficient background in x-ray techniques including CT imaging
  • thorough knowledge of sterilization protocols
  • Reviewed patient charts prior to surgery in order to be aware of their conditions or allergies.
  • Exhibited confidence to work extremely well under pressure and with variety of physicians of different temperaments.

Lead Surgical Assistant

Capital District Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
Latham
10.2008 - 10.2017
  • Assisted in a variety of surgical procedures, honing skills in surgical technique and patient care, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to procedural excellence
  • Advanced to role of team lead
  • Managed surgical supplies inventory and ensured availability of necessary tools.
  • oversight of all IV medication and drug counts
  • Trained new surgical assistants on proper techniques and protocols in the surgical rooms.
  • extensive expertise in dental implants then assumed role of implant coordinator
  • in-depth proficiency in x-rays, particularly CT imaging
  • Implemented best practices for infection control in surgical procedures and environments.

Dental Assistant

G Kirk Gleason
Clifton Park
06.2003 - 09.2008
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
  • Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
  • Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
  • Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.

Education

Associate of Business Administration -

Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY
06-2003

Skills

  • Dental surgery assistance
    Team collaboration
    Training and onboarding
    Office management
    Patient triage and care
  • Surgical instrument handling
  • Team leadership
  • Procedure documentation
  • Surgical room setup
  • Supply chain management
  • Patient vitals monitoring
  • Postoperative care
  • X-ray imaging techniques
  • Infection control practices
  • Sterilization protocols

Timeline

Surgical Assistant

Albany Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group
09.2017 - Current

Lead Surgical Assistant

Capital District Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
10.2008 - 10.2017

Dental Assistant

G Kirk Gleason
06.2003 - 09.2008

Associate of Business Administration -

Hudson Valley Community College

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