Adriana Cruz
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with proven expertise in four handed dentistry, dental radiography and sterilization techniques, honed at Children's Wisconsin. Excelled in team collaboration and infection control, significantly enhancing patient care and safety. Demonstrated ability to master both hard and soft skills, contributing to improved treatment outcomes and patient retention.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Children's Wisconsin
Children's Wisconsin
08.2012 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Dental Assistant
Neil E. Peterson & Associates
5019 W NorthAve, Milwaukee, WI 53208
12.2006 - 08.2012
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Education
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI05.2012
Dental Assisting
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI12.2006
GED -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI08.2005
Skills
- Assistance with preventive and restorative dental care procedures and setup
- Perform chair-side four-handed dentistry activities to assist the dentist during examination and treatment of patients in the special procedure room and Operating room
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Proficient in Epic software
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Team Collaboration
- Instrument Sterilization Techniques
- Cross-Training Capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Children's Wisconsin
08.2012 - Current
Dental Assistant
Neil E. Peterson & Associates
12.2006 - 08.2012
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Dental Assisting
Milwaukee Area Technical College
GED -
Milwaukee Area Technical College