Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Omfs certified Acls and Bls certified
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Teresa Bourbon

Fresno,CA

Summary

Meticulous surgical team member skilled at coordinating supplies and instruments to prepare for procedures and assist staff. Maintain aseptic fields and unobstructed views to help surgeries succeed. Efficiently prioritize tasks and communicate with surgical staff. Skilled surgical assistant offering more than 28 years of experience and well versed in all aspects of oral surgery, surgical procedures. Adept at orienting and training technical staff and implementing policies to streamline workflow. Excited to bring expertise to growing organization offering room for advancement.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

OMFS Surgical Assistant

Aspen Dental
01.2021 - Current
  • Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
  • Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
  • Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
  • Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
  • Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
  • Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
  • Verified identity of patient or operative site.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to surgeon for further investigation.
  • Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

OMFS Surgical Assistant

Western Dental
07.2016 - Current
  • Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
  • Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
  • Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
  • Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
  • Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
  • Verified identity of patient or operative site.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to surgeon for further investigation.
  • Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

OMFS Surgical Assistant

Dr Cook Dr Adams Dr Fimbres
01.1998 - 01.2016
  • Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
  • Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
  • Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
  • Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
  • Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
  • Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
  • Verified identity of patient or operative site.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to surgeon for further investigation.
  • Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Education

No Degree - Dental Assisting

Galen College of Medical And Dental Assistants
Fresno, CA
1996

Skills

  • Wound Dressing
  • Pre-Surgical Preparation
  • Passing Surgical Instruments
  • Safe Sharps Disposal
  • Active Listening
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Setting Up Equipment
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Patient Transportation
  • Surgical Team Assistance
  • Pulse Oximetry
  • Instrumentation Specification
  • Proper Waste Disposal
  • Tool Sterilizing
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Surgical Tools
  • Proper Positioning
  • Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
  • Bleeding Cessation
  • Universal Precautions
  • Tooth Extraction
  • Oral Health Care

Omfs certified Acls and Bls certified

OMFS certified every 5 years fir the past 28 years  along with ACLS certified every two years and BLS every two years

Timeline

OMFS Surgical Assistant

Aspen Dental
01.2021 - Current

OMFS Surgical Assistant

Western Dental
07.2016 - Current

OMFS Surgical Assistant

Dr Cook Dr Adams Dr Fimbres
01.1998 - 01.2016

No Degree - Dental Assisting

Galen College of Medical And Dental Assistants

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