Kristen Flores
Rociada,NM
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant /Heath care worker with extensive experience at Davis Gribble Hollowwa Dental, & family home health care excelling in patient care and office administration. I believe that accommodating patients health needs and making patient feel comfortable and cared for is number one priority. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency and implement infection control measures. Skilled in digital X-ray proficiency and patient relations, fostering a safe and welcoming environment for optimal patient satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Davis Gribble Hollowwa Dental
Albuquerque, NM
03.2019 - 10.2025
- Assisted in patient care by preparing treatment rooms and sterilizing instruments.
- Supported dentists during procedures by providing necessary tools and materials promptly.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Managed patient records accurately, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
- Coordinated appointments and maintained efficient scheduling for dental services.
- Trained new staff on office protocols and patient management systems effectively.
- Improved workflow efficiency by streamlining inventory management of dental supplies.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance safety standards within the practice.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Care Taker
Family Care Taker
06.2019 - 03.2025
- Provided compassionate care and support to individuals with diverse needs.
- Assisted in daily living activities, enhancing overall quality of life for clients.
- Coordinated medication management and schedules to ensure compliance and safety.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Provided compassionate care to residents, assisting with daily tasks such as meal preparation and personal grooming.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Maintained accurate records of activities, incidents, and resident information for regulatory compliance.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Vocational-Technical Education
Luna Community College
Las Vegas, NM05.2016
Skills
- Patient care
- CPR Certified
- Patient relations
- Patient services
- Updating medical records
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Patient scheduling
- Cross-training capabilities
- Office administration duties
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Care Taker
Family Care Taker
06.2019 - 03.2025
Dental Assistant
Davis Gribble Hollowwa Dental
03.2019 - 10.2025
Associate of Science - Vocational-Technical Education
Luna Community College