Blanca Flor Garcia
Elmwood Park,IL
Summary
Diligent Orthodontic Assistant with background in providing quality patient care and maintaining clinic flow. Strong skills in patient education, orthodontic appliance adjustments, and digital radiography. Demonstrated talent for building relationships with patients to ease fears and create positive experiences. Previous work includes significant contributions to improving the efficiency of office operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
North ave braces
03.2024 - Current
- Supported administrative tasks such as filing documents, updating medical records.
- Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires placing brackets bonds & debonds placing steel ties herbs appliances, and expanders lastly fixed wires
- Participated in the development of patient treatment plans with the orthodontist.
- Greeted patients upon arrival in a friendly manner and ensured comfort throughout their visit.
- Prepared patients for dental radiographs and photographs.
Freelance Makeup Artist
Prestige Beauty
07.2018 - Current
- Marketing targeting specific audience
- Professional appearance to assist clients needs
- Helped clients achieve desired looks for routine wear and special events by crafting ideal makeup looks
- Mentored by makeup artists who have been featured in magazines top bridal artists
Nail Technician
Prestige Beauty
02.2021 - Current
- Sterilized and sanitized beauty tools and equipment to maintain hygiene and safety protocols.
- Ensured a clean and sanitary workspace, adhering to industry hygiene standards and practices.
- acrylics sets Small extra long gel manicures 3D flowers 3D gel flowers decent nail art frenchies gem placement to create custom nail designs for clients.
- long lasting nails
Assistant General Dentist
Holland Family Dentistry
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with dental hygienists and assistants to provide efficient and effective patient care assisted perio chatting
- Reviewed x-rays to identify cavities and other discomfort
- Examined teeth and gums to detect signs of disease or injury.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans, medications, and follow-up visits.
- Prepared patients for treatments, addressed concerns and alleviated patient stress.
- Worked closely with other dentists, hygienists, and assistants in the office.
- Prepared trays, sterilized instrument cassettes restock operatories
- Stocked supplies such as instrument trays, wrapping materials, surgical gowns, inventory oiled instruments
Hostess
Saugatuck Brewing Co.
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Warmly welcomed 200 to 500 people into the restaurant per shift
- Checked dining and serving areas to verify proper cleanliness and readiness for guests.
- Collected reservation information and communicated updates to guests via mobile device or in-person.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
Education
Certification - General Dentistry
Holland Family Dentitry
Holland Mi04-2024
Manicure License -
French Academy
Grand Haven, MI01-2022
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
05.2021
Skills
- Experience with customer care
- Strong work ethic
- Great with co-workers
- Verbal communication skills
- Bilingual Spanish
- Orthodontic team collaboration
- Patient education
- Orthodontic continuing education
- X-ray processing
- Instrument preparation
- Sterilization techniques
- Orthodontic appliance adjustment
- Orthodontic care
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
North ave braces
03.2024 - Current
Assistant General Dentist
Holland Family Dentistry
01.2024 - 04.2024
Nail Technician
Prestige Beauty
02.2021 - Current
Hostess
Saugatuck Brewing Co.
11.2019 - 08.2020
Freelance Makeup Artist
Prestige Beauty
07.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Certification - General Dentistry
Holland Family Dentitry
Manicure License -
French Academy
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