Kayci Sears
Augusta
Summary
Experienced Oral Surgery Assistant possessing in-depth knowledge of oral surgical procedures and patient care. Previous roles involved assisting with complex dental surgeries, ensuring optimal comfort for patients, and maintaining sterile environments. Strengths include strong communication skills, adeptness at multitasking, and ability to quickly adapt to new situations. Notable contributions include implementing improved sterilization protocols leading to enhanced safety measures within previous dental practices.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Oral Surgery Assistant
Winchester Oral Surgery Center
Winchester
02.2021 - Current
- Trained new staff on protocols, tools, and patient care standards in the clinic.
- Soothed anxious patients by effectively listening and demonstrating concern for individual fears.
- Supported oral surgeons during surgical procedures in dual roles as first and second assistant.
- Prepared patients for surgery by reviewing medical histories and explaining procedures.
- Provided critical support during general anesthesia procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Assisted in administering anesthesia medications and reversals.
- Educated in nasal airway placement, LMA and endotracheal tube placement.
- Assisted in emergency airway situation.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean, organized clinical environment.
- Endured instrument availability.
- Educated patients to help better understand pre-op, surgery process and post-op.
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Martinsburg
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments efficiently.
- Captured bitewing, panoramic, and FMX x-rays in a clinical setting to assist in patient diagnosis.
- Assisted in patient intake and maintained accurate dental records.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
- Took alginate impressions for Full mouth and partial dentures.
- Adjusted dentures and partials for a comfortable fit.
Patient Care Technician
James Rumsey Technical Institute
Martinsburg
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Monitored and documented fluid intake and output to ensure accurate patient assessments.
- Supported patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene to enhance comfort and dignity.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and equipment.
Education
PCT - Therapeutic Services
James Rumsey Technical Institute
Martinsburg, WV 08.2016 - 05.2018
Musselman High School
Inwood, WVBlue Ridge Community And Technical College
Martinsburg, WVSkills
- Surgical assistance
- Anesthesia administration
- Nitrous oxide administration
- Maxillofacial trauma treatment
- Oral pathology
- Bone grafting assistance
- Patient preparation
- Infection control
- Radiography techniques
- Staff training
Timeline
Oral Surgery Assistant
Winchester Oral Surgery Center
02.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
08.2020 - 02.2021
Patient Care Technician
James Rumsey Technical Institute
08.2017 - 05.2018
PCT - Therapeutic Services
James Rumsey Technical Institute
08.2016 - 05.2018
Musselman High School
Blue Ridge Community And Technical College