Danisha Dominguez
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Dedicated and hard-working professional with 9 years of experience in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and 4 years of experience in general dentistry. Strong background in procedure and instrument knowledge. Proficient in building relationships with staff, doctors, and patients through active listening, issue resolution, and decision-making.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Prosthodontist assistant
ClearChoice
Albuquerque, NM
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for proper handling and disposal of bio hazardous waste materials.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Trained junior staff on best practices in prosthodontics and patient management.
ORAL SURGERY ASSISTANT
ClearChoice
Albuquerque, NM
07.2023 - Current
- Extensive knowledge of OMS procedures and instrumentation
- Routinely obtained radiographs and CBCT
- Patient education including expectations and basic prescriptions
- Surgical site preparation
- Maintain proper universal precautions and infection control procedures
- Adherence to sterilization and disinfection protocols
- Obtaining and recording patients'.
Traveling Lead Oral Surgery Assistant
Aspen Dental
Albuquerque, NM
07.2019 - Current
- Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood and to connect IV line, using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Monitored patients' progress during post-anesthesia period to document findings.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Communicated with patients' designated family members and friends after surgeries to explain results and patient status.
- Exhibited confidence to work extremely well under pressure and with variety of physicians of different temperaments.
- Sanitized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment to minimize infection risks.
- Traveled with all instruments and equipment for a successful surgery day.
- Kept track of inventory and order what is needed for three offices.
Education
Carrington College
01.2017
Skills
- IV administration
- All-on-four conversions
- 3Shape scanning
- First aid/CPR
- Troubleshooting
- Sterilization techniques
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Infection control protocols
Certification
OSHA / HIPPA regulations
Infection control proficiency
Phlebotomy
Dental Radiography certificate
Extensive OMS knowledge, DANB certified
CPR certified
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Lead Prosthodontist assistant
ClearChoice
07.2023 - Current
ORAL SURGERY ASSISTANT
ClearChoice
07.2023 - Current
Traveling Lead Oral Surgery Assistant
Aspen Dental
07.2019 - Current
Carrington College