Aria Etemadi
Newport Coast ,CA
Summary
Driven and compassionate student dedicated to pursuing a career in healthcare related field. Possessing a genuine passion for patient care and a drive to excel. Committed to acquiring the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care. Seeking opportunities to further develop clinical expertise and contribute to the healthcare profession.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Irvine Implant & Restorative Dentistry
Irvine, CA
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Welcomed patients to rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Dental Assistant
OC Laser Dental Center
Mission Viejo, CA
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Welcomed patients to rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
- Assisted dentists in procedures including applying fillings, crown preparation, root canal prep and implants.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned rooms and restocked supplies after each patient to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Monitored Facebook and Instagram pages to build professional connections for the business.
Member
Mu Delta Pre-Medical Fraternity
Santa Barbara, CA
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Volunteered with various local community efforts such as Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Center, American Red Cross, Coastal Fund, The Youth Movement Against Alzheimer's, and Doctors Without Walls.
- Hosted annual Health Professions panel for university students.
- Organized quarterly blood drives and fundraisers on campus.
Teaching Assistant
Vinmar Solutions
City of Los Angeles, CA
07.2018 - 02.2020
- Started as a student taking courses offered. Upon completion of the program, offered a position as a teaching assistant.
- Assisted laboratory professors in workshops for manual dexterity skills necessary for success in dental school
- Established positive relationships with students and professors.
- Initiated new learning techniques, boosting student comprehension and improving learning time.
- Maximized receptive learning by educating students utilizing instructional techniques, including hands-on curriculum.
Event Planner
Mu Delta Pre-Medical Fraternity
Santa Barbara, CA
02.2019 - 02.2019
- Worked actively with Mu Delta Pre-Medical fraternity to invite Dr. Samuel Shem, author of "The House of God" and current clinical professor in the Division of Medical Humanities at NYU, for a lecture at UCSB.
- Organized resources for the lecture with up to 500 attendees and $12,200 budget.
- Assisted in planning a vigorous marketing schedule prior to the lecture in order to achieve maximum attendance.
Pre-Medical Student Volunteer
UCSB Global Medical Training
Santo Domingo , Dominican Republic
12.2018 - 12.2018
- Instructed patients and families on care strategies and detailed treatment options.
- Volunteered in different communities around Santo Domingo providing medical support to local men, women and children of all ages.
- Documented vital signs such as temperature, pulse and respiration.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Contributed to development, planning and completion of project initiatives.
Clinical Team Leader
International Volunteer HQ
Cusco , Peru
12.2015 - 12.2015
- Contributed to development, planning and completion of project initiatives.
- Instructed patients and families on care strategies and detailed treatment options.
- Volunteered in villages outside of Cusco providing medical support to local men, women and children of all ages.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Held a medical campaign in Andean villages providing basic health care needs such as dental hygiene, medical exams, and prescribed medications/treatments to all the families within the villages.
Education
Associate of Arts - Anthropology
Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Anthropology
University Of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06.2021
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem resolution
- People skills
- Working collaboratively
- Clinical training
- Patient care
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Irvine Implant & Restorative Dentistry
03.2022 - 01.2023
Dental Assistant
OC Laser Dental Center
06.2019 - 05.2021
Event Planner
Mu Delta Pre-Medical Fraternity
02.2019 - 02.2019
Pre-Medical Student Volunteer
UCSB Global Medical Training
12.2018 - 12.2018
Member
Mu Delta Pre-Medical Fraternity
09.2018 - 06.2020
Teaching Assistant
Vinmar Solutions
07.2018 - 02.2020
Clinical Team Leader
International Volunteer HQ
12.2015 - 12.2015
Associate of Arts - Anthropology
Irvine Valley College
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Anthropology
University Of California, Santa Barbara