Azelin Santacruz
Perry
Summary
Detail-oriented Dental Assistant with experience providing direct patient care in busy dental practices. Trained in sterilization procedures and patient relations. Highly skilled in dental radiography and patient charting. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
DMACC
Ankeny, IA
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
Hospitality Aide
Perry Luthern Home
Perry, IA
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Maintained a clean and welcoming environment for guests, ensuring a positive stay experience.
- Coordinated efficiently with other departments to address guest requests, enhancing overall satisfaction.
- Handled challenging situations with empathy and professionalism, resolving guest complaints satisfactorily.
- Performed general cleaning by sweeping and mopping floors, washing dishes and emptying trash.
- Reduced risks by maintaining clean and organized work environment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Moved chairs, desks, and beds around rooms to clean behind and underneath furniture.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
Temporary Nurse Aide
Perry Luthern Homes
Perry, IA
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage, and automobile travel.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean living environment.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Scheduled and accompanied client to medical appointments.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while comforting grieving family members during difficult times.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Associate of General Studies -
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA08.2024
Dental Assistant Diploma -
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA08.2024
High School Diploma -
Perry High School
Perry, IA06.2020
Skills
Attention to Detail
Infection Control
Light Housekeeping
Multitasking
Time management abilities
Dental Radiography
Restorative Dentistry Support
Dental terminology knowledge
Instrument Sterilization
Disinfection and Sterilization
Fluoride Treatments
Active Listening
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Certified BLS
Timeline
Dental Assistant
DMACC
08.2023 - 08.2024
Hospitality Aide
Perry Luthern Home
07.2022 - 09.2023
Temporary Nurse Aide
Perry Luthern Homes
02.2022 - 07.2022
Associate of General Studies -
Des Moines Area Community College
Dental Assistant Diploma -
Des Moines Area Community College
High School Diploma -
Perry High School
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