Ana Largaespada
East Elmhurst,NY
Summary
Experienced professional with background in dental practice management. Offers expertise in sterilization procedures, infection control and oral health care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental assistant
Dr Curtis Johnson
Queens, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Currently working as a dental assistant
- 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.
- 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.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
Manager and owner
Dental Clinic El Pilar 2
Nicaragua
01.2010 - Current
- Managed and owned Dental Clinic El Pilar 2
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements by implementing comprehensive policies and training programs for staff members.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Dental assistant
Dr Curtis Johnson
Queens, NY
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Volunteered as a dental assistant
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- 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.
Surgery Dental-Implants
Ameridental Clinic
Nicaragua
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Worked at Ameridental Clinic specializing in dental implants
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and empathetic care during their hospital stay.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for comprehensive patient care planning and improved clinical outcomes.
- Participated in continuous professional development to remain current on advancements in surgical nursing techniques and technologies.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing effective post-operative care plans.
- Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Dental assistant
Dr Curtis Johnson
Queens, NY
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Volunteered as a dental assistant
Dental Medical missionary
The Redeemed Cristian Church of God
Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador Y Guate
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Volunteered as a dental medical missionary
- Mentored junior team members, sharing expertise in various medical specialties to foster professional growth.
- Developed culturally sensitive treatment plans in close collaboration with local healthcare professionals for better patient outcomes.
- Compiled data on medical interventions conducted during the mission for subsequent analysis and reporting purposes.
- Conducted vaccinations campaigns, contributing to the prevention of infectious diseases within targeted communities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams comprising physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other specialists to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Collaborated with local authorities to develop sustainable healthcare solutions tailored to the specific needs of each community served.
- Assisted in organizing fundraising events and preparing grant proposals to secure financial support for future medical missions.
- Facilitated medical consultations and performed minor surgical procedures to address urgent health concerns among community members.
- Trained local volunteers as community health workers, enhancing their capacity to address common health issues within their communities independently.
- Proselytized people and imparted knowledge of faith using strong public speaking and one-on-one discussions.
- Led mission teams in prayer and spiritual formation.
- Coordinated and led weekly bible studies for missionary teams in diverse locations.
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts for international mission trips.
- Maintained safe and sterile environment for optimum patient treatment.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as X-rays, MRI scans and CT scans.
Education
ADVANCED DEGREE, Orthodontic -
ADVANCED DEGREE, Implant dental MIS -
Prodenicsa
Nicaragua04.2010
ADVANCED DEGREE, Dental esthetic -
Sumidental
Nicaragua03.2006
DENTAL DEGREE - Dental Health
Dental School Universidad Nacional De Nicaragua UNAN León
11.2000
Skills
- Social media marketing
- Power point
- Excel
- Scan 3D Itero
- Dental 3D scan or tomography lecture
- Xray lecture, PA or panoramic
Certification
- UNITED STATES volunteering at the 2024 Florida Mission of Mercy (FLA-MOM) in Lakeland May 31 - June 1!
- UNITED STATES, Certificate of attendance Bronx County Dental Society. Course: Periodontal Miracle-LANAP. Dr Michael Abrams, Periodontist LANAP CERTIFIED
- UNITED STATES, Certificate of attendance Bronx County Dental Society. Course: Dental materials Update, Coltene-Whaledent, Astoria, NY, 01/2024
- UNITED STATES, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation-CPR, USA, 11/2023
- UNITED STATES, INBDE approved, Manhattan, NY, 10/2023
- UNITED STATES, Certificate of attendance Bronx County Dental Society. Course: Restorative Materials, Astoria Blvd, NY, 10/2023
- NICARAGUA, Theology course, Managua, Nicaragua, 2019
Affiliations
COLEGIO ODONTOLOGICO MANAGUA, NICARAGUA
Research
Relation between Diabets and dental extractions and your complication, 2000
Additional Information
I am currently in the process of obtaining a dental hygienist license in Florida.
Timeline
Dental assistant
Dr Curtis Johnson
01.2024 - Current
Dental assistant
Dr Curtis Johnson
01.2023 - 03.2023
Surgery Dental-Implants
Ameridental Clinic
01.2020 - 01.2022
Dental assistant
Dr Curtis Johnson
08.2018 - 11.2018
Dental Medical missionary
The Redeemed Cristian Church of God
01.2014 - 01.2016
Manager and owner
Dental Clinic El Pilar 2
01.2010 - Current
ADVANCED DEGREE, Orthodontic -
ADVANCED DEGREE, Implant dental MIS -
Prodenicsa
ADVANCED DEGREE, Dental esthetic -
Sumidental
DENTAL DEGREE - Dental Health
Dental School Universidad Nacional De Nicaragua UNAN León