Janet Morales
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with proven expertise in dental radiography and exceptional patient relations, honed at Endodontics Unlimited. Excelled in sterilization techniques and patient education, enhancing office efficiency and patient satisfaction. Adept at fostering teamwork and collaboration, significantly improving the dental care experience. Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Endodontics Unlimited
01.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Dental Assistant
Super Smiles
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 8 procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Preschool Teacher
Saint Ambrose Preschool
09.2013 - 03.2020
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Sales Associate
Michales
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Preschool Teacher
Broward Children's Center
04.2010 - 09.2013
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Sales Associate
Toys R Us
08.2012 - 01.2013
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
Education
Associate Degree In Health Service Administration - Health Services Administration
Florida Career College
Lauderdale Lakes, FL06.2022
Dental Assisting Certification - Dental Assisting
Florida Career College
Lauderdale Lakes, FL02.2021
West Park High School
West Park FL06.2020
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment Scheduling
- Dental terminology knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Scheduling
- Cross-Training Capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Patient Relations
- Impression Taking Skills
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient Education
- Dental Material Handling
- Sanitation protocols
- Teeth Cleaning Assistance
- First Aid Training
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Dental staff assistance
- Office Administration Duties
- Knowledgeable in Software
- Endodontic Procedure Assistance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Pediatric dental care
- Team collaboration abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Patient Care Standards
- Teeth Cleaning
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Endodontics Unlimited
01.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Super Smiles
01.2021 - 01.2024
Preschool Teacher
Saint Ambrose Preschool
09.2013 - 03.2020
Sales Associate
Michales
09.2013 - 01.2014
Sales Associate
Toys R Us
08.2012 - 01.2013
Preschool Teacher
Broward Children's Center
04.2010 - 09.2013
Associate Degree In Health Service Administration - Health Services Administration
Florida Career College
Dental Assisting Certification - Dental Assisting
Florida Career College
West Park High School