Veronica Sanchez
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
At Precision Dental Specialist, I excelled as a Surgical Assistant, significantly reducing surgery times and enhancing patient satisfaction through meticulous sterilization and proficient instrument handling. My adeptness in Itero scanning and compassionate patient care, coupled with a keen attention to detail, bolstered surgeon performance and supported successful patient outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Assistant
Precision Dental Specialist
St. George, UT
08.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Supported intricate surgeries with proficient adaptability.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing precise surgical assistance during various procedures.
- Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery.
- Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
- Contributed to significant reduction in surgery times by efficiently organizing operating rooms for optimal workflow.
- Bolstered surgeon performance by anticipating instrument needs and reducing procedural delays.
- Increased patient satisfaction with compassionate post-operative care and thorough follow-up instructions.
- Contributed to team efforts in achieving accreditation standards, demonstrating excellence in surgical support services.
- Optimized inventory management of surgical supplies, ensuring availability and reducing wastage.
- Fostered positive and supportive environment for patients and their families during surgical process.
- Supported surgical teams in emergency situations, quickly adapting to unexpected complications and maintaining composure.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, contributing to successful patient outcomes with precise instrument handling.
- Enhanced operating room efficiency by preparing surgical instruments and equipment ahead of scheduled procedures.
- Streamlined patient preparation for surgery, reducing pre-operative anxiety and improving overall patient experience.
- Improved operating room readiness, setting up surgical tables and equipment with precision and care.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing timely and effective communication between surgeons and nursing staff.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgeries with efficient room turnover times.
Education
Snow Canyon High School
St. George, UTSkills
Very good at knowing my implants and the parts that go with that
Well trained on handing instruments to the Dr during surgery’s
Very attentive to details
DSN trained
Proficient in Itero scanning
Prepping surgical rooms
Well trained in proficient maintaining sterilization environment
Final checks
Doing temporary crowns
Taking x-rays, panos, and pa’s
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
Precision Dental Specialist
08.2022 - Current
Snow Canyon High School