Samantha Thavongsinh
Fridley
Summary
Seeking a position as a Licensed Practical Nurse where I can utilize my clinical and surgical skills to provide safe, high-quality patient care.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Surgical Assistant
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Consultants
Wayzata
2021 - 2025
- Performed surgical dental procedures, including tooth extractions, wisdom teeth removal, and dental implants.
- Assisted with patient preparation by obtaining medical histories and explaining procedures.
- Organized supplies and instrumentation to meet specific surgeon requirements.
- Maintained visibility during surgeries through retraction, sponging, and suctioning.
- Adapted to complications during emergencies to support surgical teams effectively.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes for prompt surgical evaluation.
- Facilitated efficient room turnover between surgeries to optimize workflow.
- Managed drug inventory and prepared medications for surgical procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sono Bello
Edina
2019 - 2021
- Responsible for the timely retrieval of individual records upon request.
- Monitors the collection, processing, maintenance, storage, and appropriate access to and usage of patient and clinical records.
- Assists as required with pre-operative and post-operative visits.
- Prepares instruments, equipment and operating room, charting; prepares surgery notes and progress note.
- Provide support for physician during procedure as necessary.
- Cleans and sterilizes operating room and instruments.
- Explains treatment procedures, medications and physician's instructions to patients and caregiver(s).
- Schedules follow-up appointments.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Rasmussen College
Brooklyn Park, MN07.2015
Skills
- Pre-operative patient preparation
- Intraoperative surgical support & sterile technique
- Medication & IV administration
- Nitrous oxide & IV sedation monitoring
- Vitals monitoring & intake/output (I&O)
- Cauterization
- Surgical instrumentation & equipment setup
- Emergency response
- Post-operative patient education
- Accurate medication & procedure documentation
Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Consultants
2021 - 2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sono Bello
2019 - 2021
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Rasmussen College