Kathleen Juco
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, adept at handling multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Demonstrated track record of success in effectively managing tasks and achieving desired outcomes. Highly organized and dependable candidate excelling at prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities while maintaining a positive attitude. Committed to the collective success of the organization, willing to take on additional responsibilities to meet team goals, taking initiative, guiding and supporting other team members, and making decisions in challenging situations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Birch Dental
Newport Beach, CA
10.2020 - Current
- Improves and developes knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Screens patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease
- Cares for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Sterilizes equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Maintains accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eaglesoft, Opendental, MacPractice and Dentrix.
- Correctly administers local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Exercises leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Registered Nursing Student
OCMC, UCI, CHOC, Lakewood Regional, HBH, CHC
California
09.2021 - 05.2023
- OCMC (Med Surg) • CHOC (Infusion Center, CVICU, NICU) • HBH (ED, ICU) • UCI (L&D, Postpartum) • Lakewood Regional (Med Surg, ASU) • College Hospital Cerritos • South Coast Global (Med Surg)
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Omni Dental Arts
Laguna Beach, CA
11.2018 - 07.2021
Registered Dental Hygienist
Downey Dental Solutions
Downey, CA
07.2015 - 12.2020
Registered Dental Hygienist
Center For Pediatric Dentistry
La Habra, CA/Chino Hills, Ca
03.2017 - 12.2018
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA05.2023
Master of Health Administration -
West Coast University
North Hollywood, CA10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
West Coast University
Anaheim10.2014
Skills
- Patient care
- Proficiency in EMR Systems
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Medical Evaluations
- Team Coordination/Collboration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Infection Control
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Pain Management
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Education
- Patient Stabilization
- Operational Standards
- Clear Patient Communication
- Treatment Planning and Implementation
- Soft Tissue Management (STM)
- Local Anesthetics
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Registered Nursing Student
OCMC, UCI, CHOC, Lakewood Regional, HBH, CHC
09.2021 - 05.2023
Registered Dental Hygienist
Birch Dental
10.2020 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Omni Dental Arts
11.2018 - 07.2021
Registered Dental Hygienist
Center For Pediatric Dentistry
03.2017 - 12.2018
Registered Dental Hygienist
Downey Dental Solutions
07.2015 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Golden West College
Master of Health Administration -
West Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
West Coast University