Priscilla Vallejo
Minot
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong background in managing patient care and supervising teams. Committed to enhancing service quality through critical thinking and continuous learning, ensuring optimal patient experiences and safety.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Assistant
North Dakota Oral Surgery and Implant Center
Minot, ND
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted in preparation of surgical instruments and equipment for oral procedures.
- Supported surgeons during procedures by maintaining sterile environment and anticipating needs.
- Managed patient records and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with dental team to streamline workflow and improve patient care processes.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize risks during surgical operations and ensure patient safety.
- Conducted inventory management of surgical supplies to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Monitored patient comfort levels pre- and post-surgery, providing necessary support as needed.
- Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Continually updated professional skills, staying abreast of the latest surgical techniques and technologies.
- Participated in pre-operative consultations, offering vital input on patient conditions and surgical approach.
Dental Assistant
Fairbanks Family Dental Care
Fairbanks, Ak
06.2020 - 05.2025
- Assisted in patient care and comfort during dental procedures, ensuring a positive experience.
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized instruments according to infection control protocols.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices to promote recovery.
- Collaborated with dentists to develop effective treatment plans based on patient needs.
- Trained new staff on office procedures and safety protocols, enhancing team efficiency.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling processes, reducing wait times for patients and improving workflow.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
Dental Assistant
Healthy Smiles Dentistry
Scottsdale, AZ
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed patient records using dental software, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of information.
- Implemented inventory management strategies for dental supplies, minimizing waste and costs.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Home Health Care Manager
Addus Homecare Corp
Las Cruces, NM
09.2009 - 10.2018
- Led development and implementation of individualized care plans for clients, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Supervised and trained home health caregivers to enhance service quality and compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated communication between healthcare professionals, clients, and families to facilitate seamless care delivery.
- Monitored patient progress through regular assessments, adjusting care strategies as needed for effectiveness.
- Conducted performance evaluations of staff, providing constructive feedback to support professional growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address complex patient needs and improve overall service coordination.
- Continuously monitored the performance of home health services by reviewing clinical documentation, analyzing metrics reports, and soliciting feedback from patients/families regarding their experiences under care management supervision.
- Improved patient satisfaction by implementing personalized care plans and regular followups.
- Enhanced the overall client experience by addressing concerns promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and keeping patients/families informed about changes in their care plans or health status.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Education
Dental Assistant -
Brookline College
Phoenix, AZ04-2019
High School Diploma -
Roswell Job Corps
Roswell, NM05-2006
Skills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical equipment handling
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Operating room etiquette
- Safe sharps disposal
- Professionalism and ethics
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Continuous learning attitude
- Critical thinking
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy and physiology
- Patient identification
- Postoperative care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Patient care
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Surgical techniques
- Patient education
- Relationship building
- Vitals monitoring
- Stress tolerance
- Self motivation
- Infection control
- Interpersonal skills
- Professionalism
Certification
Achieving in testing for the DANB CDA
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
North Dakota Oral Surgery and Implant Center
07.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Fairbanks Family Dental Care
06.2020 - 05.2025
Dental Assistant
Healthy Smiles Dentistry
04.2019 - 04.2020
Home Health Care Manager
Addus Homecare Corp
09.2009 - 10.2018
Dental Assistant -
Brookline College
High School Diploma -
Roswell Job Corps