Karen Ramírez
Brandon,FL
Summary
Dental assistant with experience in various environments and clinics, currently working as a temporary assistant, which has allowed me to quickly adapt to different work methods and teams. Committed to providing efficient and high-quality service, I follow established protocols to ensure a smooth workflow and proper patient care. I have experience in pediatric dentistry through my internship at a specialized clinic. I excel in learning quickly, adapting to new situations, and continuously improving, always focused on delivering the best possible service.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
GOTU
01.2025 - 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.
- 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.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by effectively addressing concerns and answering questions about dental treatments.
- Applied fluoride varnish, I can do floss and polish and sealants.
Dental Assistant
Busciglio Smiles
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Prepared dental rooms and materials.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with the dental team members.
- Educated parents and kids on preventative measures such as proper brushing techniques, flossing habits, and nutritional choices that contribute positively to their child''s oral health.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment in the treatment rooms, adhering to stringent sterilization protocols.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings.
- Clean the children's teeth and explain why it is important to floss, as well as apply sealant when needed.
Education
Certification As A EFDA - EFDA
Academy For Dental Assistants
St. Petersburg, FL11-2024
High School Diploma -
GIOVANNI ANTONIO FARINA
Bogota,colombia11-2021
CPR Certification - CPR
CPR Certification Online
Online12-2024
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Dental terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- OSHA regulations
- Equipment sterilization
- Restorative dentistry
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - FLORIDA Dental Board.
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) - FLORIDA Dental Board.
- CPR Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Dental Assistant
GOTU
01.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
Busciglio Smiles
08.2024 - 11.2024
Certification As A EFDA - EFDA
Academy For Dental Assistants
High School Diploma -
GIOVANNI ANTONIO FARINA
CPR Certification - CPR
CPR Certification Online
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