Gloria Jacques
Columbus,OH
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Sage Dental
West Palm Beach, FL
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted orthodontist in the placement and removal of braces, ensuring proper alignment and fit
- Prepared patients for orthodontic procedures by taking X-rays, impressions, and photographs
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting treatment plans and progress notes
- Provided chairside assistance during orthodontic procedures, anticipating the needs of the orthodontist
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatment
- Managed inventory of orthodontic supplies and equipment, ensuring availability for daily procedures
- Performed sterilization and disinfection protocols to maintain a clean and safe clinical environment
- Assisted with scheduling appointments, coordinating with patients' availability and treatment plans
Dental Assistant
Cooper Orthodontics
Royal Palm Beach, FL
03.2019 - Current
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
- Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Medication Aide
There's nothing like home care
Palm Bay, FL
05.2016 - Current
- Maintained medication stock and performed cleaning of patient rooms and equipment.
- Assessed patient needs in response to medications.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs as needed for medication administration.
Caseworker
Palm Beach Home Health Agency
Boca Raton, FL
- Scheduled RN and LPN to Private home
- Answered RN LPN questions about scheduling
- Answered caregiver/parents questions about scheduling as well
Front Desk/ Back Office
Delray injury center
Delray Beach, FL
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Showed patients to examination rooms and prepared for physician.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and information such as test results in medical records.
- Greeted and logged in patients arriving at office and clinic.
- Scheduled appointments for patients.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, kept rooms neat, and clean.
- Performed electrical muscle stimulant therapy, ultrasound therapy and shockwave therapy on patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alternative Home Care
Boynton Beach, FL
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Sage Dental
03.2025 - Current
Front Desk/ Back Office
Delray injury center
02.2023 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alternative Home Care
08.2020 - 04.2021
Dental Assistant
Cooper Orthodontics
03.2019 - Current
Medication Aide
There's nothing like home care
05.2016 - Current
Caseworker
Palm Beach Home Health Agency