Versatile professional skilled in guest engagement and patient management. Experienced in coordinating schedules and enhancing experiences, committed to delivering exceptional service and fostering positive relationships.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Entertainment Host
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
Kapolei
11.2024 - Current
Engaged guests through interactive storytelling and immersive character experiences, fostering memorable connections.
Coordinated daily entertainment schedules for resort activities and events, ensuring optimal guest participation and satisfaction.
Facilitated guest participation in themed activities and games, enhancing overall enjoyment.
Supervised team members to ensure seamless execution of event duties, enhancing overall guest experience.
Dental Assistant /Dental Receptionist
Ocean View Dental-Dr. Summer Wood DMD
Kailua
10.2018 - Current
Assisted in patient management and comfort during dental procedures.
Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
Prepared treatment rooms with necessary tools and materials for procedures.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
Created and fit dental appliances for patients, adjusting as necessary.
Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
Assisted with insurance verification and billing inquiries professionally.
Assisted dentists during dental treatments and procedures.
Dental Assistant /Dental Hygiene Assistant
Pediatric Dentistry Associates-Dr. Allen Hirai DDS
Honolulu
08.1995 - 12.2015
Assisted dentists during patient examinations and procedures.
Prepared treatment rooms with necessary tools and materials.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Monitored and organized inventory levels of dental supplies to ensure availability for daily operations. of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Administered desensitizing agents to patients before anesthetic administration.
Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Assisted dentists during pediatric procedures to ensure patient comfort.
Education
GED -
Waipahu High School
Waipahu, HI
04-1992
Skills
Interactive storytelling
Entertainment programming
Guest interaction
Audience engagement
Activity scheduling
Guest relations
Effective communication
Audience interaction
Timeline
Entertainment Host
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
11.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant /Dental Receptionist
Ocean View Dental-Dr. Summer Wood DMD
10.2018 - Current
Dental Assistant /Dental Hygiene Assistant
Pediatric Dentistry Associates-Dr. Allen Hirai DDS