Kristy Breithaupt
Placentia,CA
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Medical Assistant with over 17 years of experience working in an oral surgery setting, providing exceptional patient care, assisting with surgical procedures and managing clinical responsibilities. Proficient in surgical preparation, sterilization techniques and post-operative care. Known for maintaining a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Currently enrolled in LVN school, with graduation expected in September 2025, further enhancing my clinical skills and medical knowledge. Eager to transition into a hospital setting, bring a strong foundation in patient care, a collaborative team approach, and a commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Assistant
Dr. Young Jun
Placentia, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained sterile environment in the operating room during surgical procedures.
- Updated patient files to record medications prescribed and medical histories.
- Assisted in prepping operating room for surgery by sterilizing instruments and setting up equipment.
Periodontal Surgical Assistant
Dr. Linda Yang
Newport Beach, CA
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Quickly responded to emergency situations during procedures, with life-saving aid.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet the needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for the next patient and maintain health and safety practices
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions, and post-surgical care
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment
Oral Surgery Assistant
Dr. Lawrence Lorenzi
Newport Beach, CA
01.2009 - 08.2021
- Assisted surgeon during procedures by suctioning up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments for dental extractions, dental implants, and biopsies
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for the next patient and maintain health and safety practices
- Monitored and understood patient’s stats during I.V
- Sedation including, EKG leads, B/P, SpO2, and HR
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules
- Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized, and patients were ready
- Calmed nervous patients by speaking softly, answering questions and providing compassionate care
- Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, how to treat pain and which side effects could occur
Education
LVN program -
American Career College
Anaheim, CA09-2025
Certified Oral And Maxillofacial Surgical Asst. -
CALOMAS
12.2021
Medical Assisting -
Bryman College
Anaheim12.2005
High School -
Arroyo Grande High School
Arroyo Grande, CA06-2000
Skills
- Surgical Assistance
- Patient care
- Sterilization and infection control
- Detailed Patient Record Documentation
- Clinical skills
- Anesthesia assistance
- Post-Surgery Patient Support
- X-ray and CT-scans
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- LVN training (in progress)
- CPR Certified
References
Letters of recommendation and references available upon request.
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
Dr. Young Jun
08.2024 - Current
Periodontal Surgical Assistant
Dr. Linda Yang
08.2021 - 04.2024
Oral Surgery Assistant
Dr. Lawrence Lorenzi
01.2009 - 08.2021
LVN program -
American Career College
Certified Oral And Maxillofacial Surgical Asst. -
CALOMAS
Medical Assisting -
Bryman College
High School -
Arroyo Grande High School
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