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KATE SAMIFUA

Pasco

Summary

Looking for a position where I can bring to work my compassionate nature and caring skills for the betterment of the society. Driven Oral Surgery Assistant skilled in building great relationships with office staff, doctors and patients through active listening, issue resolution and decision-making talents. Offering strong background in patient education. Compassionate professional known for delivering kind and respectful patient care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Oral Surgery Assistant

CBOMS
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Minimized complications during surgery by effectively monitoring anesthesia levels under the guidance of an Oral Surgeon or Dental Anesthesiologist.
  • Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments.
  • Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
  • Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, how to treat pain and which side effects could occur.
  • Maintained a safe and clean working environment through proper sterilization of instruments and adherence to infection control protocols.
  • Provided high-quality pre-surgical consultations, discussing potential risks, benefits, and alternatives with prospective patients.
  • Optimized inventory management through timely ordering supplies based on usage trends while minimizing costs where possible.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing oral and emotional support during surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.

Direct Support Professional

Tri-Cities Residential Services
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Provide basic care
  • To do appropriate documentation
  • To cook multiple meals at a time
  • Light and deep cleaning.

HCA/ Medication Technician

Brookdale Torbett
07.2018 - 02.2021
  • Provide skilled care up to 12 people at a time
  • Perform routine urine dipstick
  • In charge of ensuring 40 residents get their scheduled medication
  • To do appropriate documents.

Cashier/ Apparel worker/ Fuel Lead

Fred Myers
10.2016 - 07.2018
  • Provide a positive customer experience with fair, friendly and courteous service
  • Resolve customer issues and answering question
  • Process transactions
  • Break down and deposit money at the end of the night.

Skills

  • IV Sedation Monitoring
  • Room set up and preparation
  • Patient preparation and assistance
  • Biopsy procedures
  • Surgical Assisting
  • Effective Communication
  • Wisdom teeth extraction
  • Sterilization techniques
  • X-rays
  • Post-Surgical Care
  • Oral surgery knowledge
  • Dental Implant Assistance
  • Impacted Tooth Removal
  • Sedation supervision
  • Bone grafting assistance
  • Patient Care
  • Dental impressions
  • Customer Service
  • Disinfection and Sterilization
  • Instrument Tray Preparation
  • Dental Radiography
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Relationship Building
  • Autoclave Operation
  • Local anesthetic proficiency

Certification

  • Phlebotomy
  • HCA since 2019
  • Bls
  • CPR certification since 2018

Timeline

Oral Surgery Assistant

CBOMS
09.2022 - 05.2024

Direct Support Professional

Tri-Cities Residential Services
09.2021 - 07.2022

HCA/ Medication Technician

Brookdale Torbett
07.2018 - 02.2021

Cashier/ Apparel worker/ Fuel Lead

Fred Myers
10.2016 - 07.2018
  • Phlebotomy
  • HCA since 2019
  • Bls
  • CPR certification since 2018

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