Xavier Haywood
Chesterfield,MO
Summary
Dynamic Oral Surgery Tech with proven expertise at John Cochran VA Medical Center, excelling in surgical operations and direct patient support. Demonstrated strong leadership by training staff and optimizing workflows, enhancing patient care efficiency. Skilled in safe handling techniques and maintaining sterile environments, ensuring compliance and safety during critical procedures.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oral Surgery Tech
John Cochran VA Medical Center
01.2007 - 09.2025
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures, ensuring readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in maintaining sterile environments by adhering to infection control protocols during surgeries.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline procedural workflows and enhance patient care efficiency.
- Monitored patients' vital signs pre- and post-operatively, reporting any abnormalities to the surgical team promptly.
- Trained new staff on proper techniques for instrument handling and sterile practices, fostering a culture of safety.
- Led initiatives to maintain inventory levels of surgical supplies, preventing shortages during critical procedures.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning by attending relevant workshops, conferences, and training sessions to maintain current knowledge in surgical technology trends.
- Improved patient care by meticulously preparing surgical equipment and maintaining a sterile environment in the operating room.
- Ensured timely completion of surgeries by actively participating in efficient room turnover procedures between cases.
- Supported perioperative nursing staff with patient transfers from pre-operative holding areas to the operating room suite for smoother transitions throughout the day.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels for surgical supplies through effective communication with supply chain management teams.
Dental Assistant
Grace Hill Health Medical Centers
02.2006 - 01.2007
- Assisted in patient care by preparing treatment rooms and sterilizing instruments.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Managed appointment scheduling and maintained accurate patient records.
- Collaborated with dental team to ensure smooth workflow and efficient procedures.
- Streamlined inventory management for dental supplies, reducing waste and costs.
- Enhanced patient comfort through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Dental/Honor Guard/Med Supply
United States Air Force
01.2001 - 02.2005
Check Batching Clerk
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
01.2001 - 12.2002
- Operated batching equipment to ensure accurate processing of currency and coin.
- Batching customer account totals into blocks
- Collaborated with team members to optimize batching workflows and reduce downtime.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting/ Oral Surgery Program
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05-2005
Skills
- Direct patient support
- Strong leadership traits
- Safe handling techniques
- Experience in surgical operations
Certification
- Certification of Dental Assistant Journeyman/ Preventative Dentistry - 2005 to present
- Certified CPR/ AED Professional Resuer, American Heart Association
Timeline
Oral Surgery Tech
John Cochran VA Medical Center
01.2007 - 09.2025
Dental Assistant
Grace Hill Health Medical Centers
02.2006 - 01.2007
Dental/Honor Guard/Med Supply
United States Air Force
01.2001 - 02.2005
Check Batching Clerk
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
01.2001 - 12.2002
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting/ Oral Surgery Program
Community College of The Air Force