Karina Estefan
Mount Dora,Florida
Summary
Dental Assistant with Expanded Funtion to help grow your Dental office.
Hard-working individual with exceptional knowledge in dental terminology and post-surgical patient care. An energetic Oral Surgery Assistant considered an expert communicator and a dedicated patient advocate.
Driven Oral Surgery Assistant skilled in building great relationships with office staff, doctors and patients through active listening, issue resolution and decision-making talents. Offering strong background in patient education. Compassionate professional known for delivering kind and respectful patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Right At Home Health Care
Tavares, FL
08.2017 - Current
- Health Aid/ CnaRight at homeAssisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure
- Housekeeping SupervisorBrookdale Senior Leaving cleaning staff ensuring they follow high cleaning standards,and window sills.Emptied and cleaned all waste receptacles.Swept and vacuumed floors, hallways and stairwells
- Cleaned and returned vacant rooms to occupant-ready status.Stocked toilet tissue and paper towels, as well as other restroom supplies.Kept utility sink rooms in clean, neat and orderly condition
- ManagerVips Group RestaurantsCollected money and made change.Opened and closed bar tabs and transferred tabs to dining area.Processed cash, credit card and voucher payments.Maintained full knowledge of bar and menu items and made recommendations.Delivered quality food and beverage service to guests in a responsible manner.Delivered food and beverage orders within established timeframesMaintained full knowledge of all menu items, contents and preparation methods.Maintained familiarity with the latest in mixology, bar equipment and sanitation standards.Prepared mixed drinks; poured wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages.Prepared coffee and espresso drinks.Neatly set tables.Upheld a high standard of cleanliness in all work areas.Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.Stocked beer and wine coolers.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
06.2008
- Hard-working and proficient looking for an opportunity to use my knowledge and education as an entry-level
- Manage staff schedule,assist to the housekeeping director,manage bio-hazard waste containers,supervise the Hand dusted and wiped clean office furniture, fixtures
Oral Surgery Assistant
Oral Facial Surgical Arts
Clermont, FL
04.2018 - Current
- Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
- Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments.
- Calmed nervous patients by speaking softly, answering questions and providing compassionate care.
- Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, how to treat pain and which side effects could occur.
- Greeted patients upon arrival to office and helped prepare for surgeries.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment, Action and Action.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images by Action for review by dentist.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Typed patient data into computer system using Software while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, Action and applying lead aprons.
- Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by Action, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies by Action.
Education
Dental Assistant (EFDA) -
Greater Orlando Dental
Orlando, FL12.2017
Home Health Aide -
Southern Technichal Istitute
Tavares, FL08.2017
Dental Lab Technician IES Salvador Allende -
Salvador Allende
Madrid,Spain 06.2010
Civil Engineer -
ISPJAM
Cuba07.2008
Skills
- Dietary Orders Compliance
- Progress Monitoring
- Performance Assessment
- Patient Health Assessments
- Patient and Compassionate
- Physical Therapy Support
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- High Blood Pressure Management
- Standard Operating Procedures Understanding
- Status Updates
- Home Health and Hospice
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Preliminary Impressions
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Medical Charting
- Emergency Dental Care
- Patient Care Standards
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Procedure Support
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Local Anesthetics
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Digital Radiographs
- Dental Radiography
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Oral Surgery
- Surgical Extractions
- Taking X-Rays
- Active Listening
- Autoclave Operation
- Cast Mounting
- Post-Operative Procedures
- Dental Supply Inventory
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Oral Surgery Assistant
Oral Facial Surgical Arts
04.2018 - Current
Home Health Aide
Right At Home Health Care
08.2017 - Current
06.2008
Dental Assistant (EFDA) -
Greater Orlando Dental
Home Health Aide -
Southern Technichal Istitute
Dental Lab Technician IES Salvador Allende -
Salvador Allende
Civil Engineer -
ISPJAM