Hard-working individual with exceptional knowledge in dental terminology and post-surgical patient care. An energetic Oral Surgery Assistant considered an expert communicator and a dedicated patient advocate.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Anesthesia Assistant
Han Anesthesiolgy
08.2024 - Current
Prepared patients for surgery by positioning them properly, applying monitors, and establishing intravenous access.
Assisted anesthesiologists in the preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
Post-operative care and instructions .
Oral Surgery Assistant
Oral Surgery of R.I.
01.2024 - 09.2024
Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
Greeted patients upon arrival to office and helped prepare for surgeries.
Optimized inventory management through timely ordering supplies based on usage trends while minimizing costs where possible.
Calmed nervous patients by speaking softly, answering questions, and providing compassionate care.
Pre and post-operative care
Taking of panorex and CT scans
Oral Surgery Assistant
Oral Surgery South
02.2011 - 08.2023
Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
Improved patient comfort by providing oral and emotional support during surgical procedures.
Greeted patients upon arrival to office and helped prepare for surgeries.
Optimized inventory management through timely ordering supplies based on usage trends while minimizing costs where possible.
Calmed nervous patients by speaking softly, answering questions, and providing compassionate care.
Minimized complications during surgery by effectively monitoring anesthesia levels under the guidance of an Oral Surgeon or Dental Anesthesiologist.
Streamlined post-operative care with thorough patient education on recovery, medications, and self-care techniques.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Education
Dental Assistant Program
South Eastern Regional Techincal
South Easton, MA
06-1983
High School Diploma -
Brockton High School
Brocton, Ma
06-1982
Skills
Fluid Management
Airway Management
Patient Monitoring
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Preoperative assessment
Postoperative care
Patient transportation
Aseptic Techniques
Multitasking
Reliability
Effective Communication
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
Timeline
Anesthesia Assistant
Han Anesthesiolgy
08.2024 - Current
Oral Surgery Assistant
Oral Surgery of R.I.
01.2024 - 09.2024
Oral Surgery Assistant
Oral Surgery South
02.2011 - 08.2023
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
Dental Assistant Program
South Eastern Regional Techincal
High School Diploma -
Brockton High School
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