Therese Vernon
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Twenty years Certified Lead Dental Nurse for Dr. Stein Dr. Blank, Dr. Fang, Dr. Brickman, Dr. Chan. for ORAL & MXILLOFACIAL SURGERY OF NYC.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Nurse
Dr. Andre Stein, Dr. David Blank, Dr.Harrison Chen
New York, NY
05.2000 - Current
- Administered topical anesthetics before certain dental procedures.
- Monitored vital signs of patients under sedation.
- Assisted in the administration of anesthesia to sedate patients during treatment procedures.
- Provided appropriate Pre and post operative instructions as Prescribed by instructions as Prescribed by Surgeon.
- Procedures and Surgeries, Wisdom teeth removal, Broken Jaws Assisting, Apicoectomy, Biopsy Procedures, TMJ consult , Implants Surgeries and consultation.
- Sterilized instruments according to established protocols.
- Maintained patient and personnel safety by strictly adhering to sterilization, biohazard, and infection control protocols.
- Facilitated efficient workflow by preparing treatment rooms for patient consultations.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Helped dentists manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply and emergency telephone directory.
- Performed routine lab tasks such as making impressions of teeth or taking x-rays.
- Assisted with ordering supplies and maintaining inventory levels.
- Prepared and maintained dental instruments, materials, and equipment for use by the dentist or hygienist.
Skills
- Electronic Dental Record (EDR)
- Chair-side support
- Appointment Scheduling
- Detail Oriented
- Inventory Management
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Digital Radiology
- Nitrous Oxide , IV Sedation with Dr
- First aid and CPR certified
Timeline
Dental Nurse
Dr. Andre Stein, Dr. David Blank, Dr.Harrison Chen
05.2000 - Current
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