Yesenia Vasquez
Chicago,IL
Summary
Seasoned Head Surgical Assistant with more than 25 years of success in supporting oral surgeons during a wide range of surgical procedures, including but not limited to extractions, pathology, dental implants and trauma/fracture cases. Proficient in quickly setting up and breaking down surgical suites, while utilizing proper sterilization protocol, to sustain patient flow. Committed to maintaining highest standards of health and safety.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Assistant
Brookfield Oral Surgery
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted the surgeon in various oral surgery procedures including, but not limited to, dental implants, extractions, bone grafts and oral pathology.
- Maintained inventory on surgical supplies, oxygen & nitrous oxide tanks.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Provided pre-op and post-op education/instructions to patients and families to manage recovery.
Surgical Assistant/Implant Coordinator
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, PC
03.2013 - 12.2021
- Assisted surgeon in implant treatments utilizing various implant systems/Obtain dental implant sizing/Place orders/Attain and manage inventory
- Provided surgical assistance to the surgeon during surgical procedures resulting in positive patient outcomes
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis
- Maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks
- Communicated pre-op and post-op instructions with patients before and after surgery to ensure a smooth recovery process
- Organized instruments and supply room to optimize surgical team efficiency
- Trained new Surgical Assistants
Supervisor/Lead Surgical Assistant
Oral Surgery Associates
01.1997 - 03.2013
- Supervised a surgical team of 12 assistants within 2 locations to meet clinical and surgical needs and standards
- Trained new Surgical Assistants
- Ordered and maintained inventory of surgical supplies
- Assisted surgeons in a variety of minor and major surgical procedures
- Maintained sterilization of surgical instruments, surgical rooms and equipment to minimize infection risks
- Organized instruments and supplies to optimize surgical team efficiency
Education
Certificate - Vocational Skills
M.A.G.I.D. Incorporated
Chicago02.1996
Skills
- Knowledgeable in various dental implant systems and procedures such as Nobel Biocare, Straumann, BioHorizons along with Guided System and All on Four
- Experience with WinOMS, DSN, Carestream & Vatech
- Ability to take proper x-rays such as Periapical, Panoramic, Cephalometric, TMJ and CBCT/Cone Beam
- Supervisor and team leadership skills
- Proficient in sterilization techniques for instruments/surgical rooms/equipment
- Decision-making/Critical thinking skills
- Ability to multitask efficiently
- Strong work ethic
- Excellent organizational skills
- Taking of impressions for surgical models and implant guides
- Medical and Dental Terminology
- Bilingual - Fluent in Spanish/English
Certification
- ACLS
- Anesthesia Administration
- Oral Surgery Emergency Procedure
- BLS CPR
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
Brookfield Oral Surgery
01.2022 - 09.2023
Surgical Assistant/Implant Coordinator
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, PC
03.2013 - 12.2021
Supervisor/Lead Surgical Assistant
Oral Surgery Associates
01.1997 - 03.2013
Certificate - Vocational Skills
M.A.G.I.D. Incorporated
- ACLS
- Anesthesia Administration
- Oral Surgery Emergency Procedure
- BLS CPR
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