Karina Pena
Rosanky,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable Dental Assistant with expertise in supporting office personnel and dentists to care for patients. Detail-oriented in sterilizing and cleaning tools, equipment and surfaces. Ready to further develop skills and tackle new challenges. Dedicated to meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentures & Implants
Kyle, TX
03.2022 - 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.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, and oral surgery.
- 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.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
Dental Assistant Intern
Family Smiles Of Lockhart
Lockhart, Tx, TX
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Update and maintain client’s dental records
- Perform routine dental cleanings and assist the dentist with complex dental procedures
- Take and process X-rays of patients
- Schedule patient appointments
- Take billing and insurance details from patients
- Advise patients on recommended oral hygiene
Nursing Assistant
Towers Nursing Home
Smithville, Tx, TX
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Help patients use their bathroom
- Clean and bathe patients or residents
- Maintain patients’ hygiene and change bedding
- Turn, reposition and move patients between wheelchairs, seats and beds
- Serve meals and help patients eat their food
- Measure vital signs like blood pressure and temperature
- Listen to patients regarding any health concerns they might have and report details to a Registered Nurse or Doctor
Education
Dental Assistant - Dental Assiting
Dental Assistant School of Kyle
Kyle, TX03.2021
High School Diploma -
Lockhart High School
Lockhart, TX07.2020
Skills
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Emergency Dental Care
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Preliminary Impressions
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Dental Impressions
- Occlusal Registrations
- Oral Surgery
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Affordable Dentures & Implants
03.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant Intern
Family Smiles Of Lockhart
02.2022 - 03.2022
Nursing Assistant
Towers Nursing Home
04.2020 - 10.2021
Dental Assistant - Dental Assiting
Dental Assistant School of Kyle
High School Diploma -
Lockhart High School