Aniger Figueroa
Lehigh Acres,FL
Summary
Experienced bilingual healthcare professional with 16 years in dental assisting and 1 year in phlebotomy. Expertise in venipuncture, specimen handling, and vital signs monitoring. Proficient in oral surgery assistance and dental radiography, delivering compassionate patient care while managing multiple priorities effectively.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Oral Surgery Assistant
Dental Specialist of Fort Myers
Fort Myers, FL
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted Oral Surgeon in preparation and post-operative care for patients
- Assisted in the extraction of teeth and other oral surgeries
- Utilized specialized instruments to assist in the preparation and completion of oral surgery procedures
- Assisted surgeons with extractions, implants, and implant surgical setup.
- Assisted in the placement of implants.
- Prepared treatment rooms for oral surgery procedures at Fort Myers dental specialist.
- Monitored patient comfort and supported sedation preparation during procedures.
- Provided patient care before, during, and after surgery, including taking vital signs.
- Demonstrated a high level of proficiency in monitoring patient vital signs
- Sterilized instruments and maintained infection control standards across clinical areas.
- Assisted in the maintenance of medical and dental equipment
- Coordinated ordering and stocking of supplies to ensure availability for procedures
- Assisted in the preparation of treatment rooms and operating rooms
- Assisted in the taking of x-rays and other dental imaging
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments and medications to support quality care
- Monitored patients' patients' recovery from surgery
- Educated patients on preoperative instructions and postoperative care guidance.
- Handed instruments and materials to surgeon during sterile surgical workflow.
- Demonstrated a high level of proficiency in the use of computers and dental software programs
- Provided patient education and instruction on home care.
- Performed phlebotomy and venipuncture procedures for blood collection.
- Conducted blood collection procedures to obtain samples for testing.
Dental Assistant
Pediatric Dentistry Of Bonita
Bonita Springs, FL
01.2013 - 06.2022
- Dental Assistant Hospital Tech.
- Managed dental supply inventory by monitoring stock levels and efficiently placing and expediting orders.
- Recorded patients health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Facilitated patient care and collaborated with healthcare professionals as a dental assistant in a hospital.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for all procedures daily.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling for new and existing patients, optimizing provider availability and workload.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies
- Prepared patient X-rays and images by for review by dentist.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment
- Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies
- Dental Assistant Hospital Tech.
Education
Complete - Phlebotomist
Zeal Technical Institute
05.2025 - 06.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
National University College
Rio GrandeDental Assistant
National University College
Rio Grande, PRSkills
- Surgery
- Phlebotomy
- Blood collection techniques
- Specimen handling
- Patient Documentation
- Supply Management
- Scheduling
- Front Office
- Laboratory Procedures
- Bilingual
- Spanish communication
- Filing
Timeline
Complete - Phlebotomist
Zeal Technical Institute
05.2025 - 06.2025
Oral Surgery Assistant
Dental Specialist of Fort Myers
01.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Pediatric Dentistry Of Bonita
01.2013 - 06.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
National University College
Dental Assistant
National University College