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Sonia Gonzalez

Surprise,AZ

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Passionate about promoting lasting customer service and support.


Skilled Surgical Assistant offering more than 10 years of experience and well versed in surgical procedures. With success in working as an integral member of the surgical team. Highly knowledgeable in wide range of procedures. Excited to bring expertise to growing organization offering room for advancement.


Detail-oriented team player, Hardworking, Passionate, Organized and Dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.


Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Assistant

Palm Valley Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
07.2022 - Current
  • Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery.
  • Start IV's for GA patients
  • Blood Draw for bone grafts and PRF's
  • Recover patients
  • Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
  • Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
  • Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
  • Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to surgeon for further investigation.
  • Prepared patient X-rays, PA's, Panorex and CBCT for review by surgeon.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models for surgical stents.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging surgical instruments and equipment.
  • Assisted surgeon, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean oral surgery office setting and patient safety.

Surgical Assistant

Valley Endodontics And Oral Surgery
05.2019 - 07.2022
  • Prepared patient X-rays, PA's, Panorex and CBCT images for review by surgeon.
  • Start IV's for GA patients
  • Recover patients
  • Blood draw for bone grafts and PRF's
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival to office and helped prepare for surgeries.
  • Assisted surgeon by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, extractions, biopsy's, sinus augmentation, alveoloplasty, implants, expose and bond, bone grafts, PRF, impressions for surgical guide, frenectomy, cororectomy, and etc.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, how to treat pain and which side effects could occur.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • 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.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Inputting treatment plans, presenting treatment plans and collecting payment

Dental Assistant

Burns Dentistry
08.2015 - 05.2019
  • Promoted to lead position and overseeing back office.
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Prepared patient X-rays, PA's, Panorex, CBCT images for review by dentist.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10 plus procedures daily.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four and six-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety..
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments, received payment for dental services, and maintaining records.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.

Orthodontic Assistant

E And S Orthodontics
10.2013 - 06.2014
  • Made preliminary impressions and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Successfully assisted orthodontist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and for future reference.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging orthodontic instruments and equipment.
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces, changing arch wires and O rings, placing brackets and chains
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.

Education

Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting

Carrington College - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
10.2013

No Degree - Administration of Justice

San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA
1996

High School Diploma -

Sierra High School
San Bernardino, CA
05.1994

Skills

  • Prioritization
  • Lead Generation
  • Surgical Team Assistance
  • Team Development
  • Manage Surgical Field
  • Passing Surgical Instruments
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Instrumentation Specification
  • Proper Positioning
  • Patient Engagement
  • Dental Equipment
  • Monitor Patients

Certification

  • Certified Dental Assistant
  • X-ray Certified
  • IV Certified
  • Phlebotomy Certified
  • CPR
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • Leadership Training - Scheduling Institute and Grant Cardone

Timeline

Surgical Assistant

Palm Valley Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
07.2022 - Current

Surgical Assistant

Valley Endodontics And Oral Surgery
05.2019 - 07.2022

Dental Assistant

Burns Dentistry
08.2015 - 05.2019

Orthodontic Assistant

E And S Orthodontics
10.2013 - 06.2014

Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting

Carrington College - Phoenix

No Degree - Administration of Justice

San Bernardino Valley College

High School Diploma -

Sierra High School

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