La Tonya Romar
Texas City,Texas
Summary
Highly motivated professional demonstrates ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers. Committed to helping individuals and families. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disease Intervention Specialist
Galveston County Health District
04.2022 - Current
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Obtained blood and pharyngeal samples from patients.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges.
- Coordinated patient follow-up care.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Conducted field investigative activities to locate and refer for examination people suspected of having specific diseases.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Transported patients to and from public health centers and other medical facilities.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
- Delivered educational presentations at health fairs, schools, community-based organizations and local, state and national conferences.
- Work with newly diagnosed HIV patients.
- Make sure pervious diagnosed HIV patients stay into care and link them back in care.
- Work with Ryan White Program and make sure patients are enrolled for continued care.
Registered Dental Assistant IV
Galveston County Health District/ CHW
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Dental Assistant Instructor
Zollege/ Alvin Dental School
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Monitored student growth and learning through hands-on activities and exams.
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Supervised student training in dental offices and classroom settings.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Inventoried lab and classroom tools and supplies and ordered more.
- Distributed course syllabus and communicated course standards and learning objectives to students.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Provide students with application for state board examination and assist with completion of it.
- Placed purchase orders for supplies used in classroom.
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Ideal Dental
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Clear Lake Modern Dentistry And Orthodontics/ PDS
05.2015 - 01.2019
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Trained externs with six week program for state board examination.
- Staying on budget monthly and maintaining profits and loss of office.
Education
Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX12.2010
Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX12.2007
No Degree - Communication Studies
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX08.2005
High School Diploma -
La Marque High School
La Marque, TX12.1998
Skills
- Disease Management Standards
- Educational Outreach
- Coaching and Development
- Word Processing
- Field Investigations
- Team Meetings
- Surveillance Monitoring
- Case Report Management
- Treatment Plans
- Training and Teaching
- Infectious Diseases
- Desktop and Laptop Computers
- Visiting Patient Homes
- Paperwork Organization
- Electronic Medical Record Software
Certification
- DIS, GCHD - 1year
- Licensed Registered Dental Assistant - 15yrs
- Licensed Phlebotomy - 10yrs
Timeline
Disease Intervention Specialist
Galveston County Health District
04.2022 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant IV
Galveston County Health District/ CHW
06.2020 - 04.2022
Dental Assistant Instructor
Zollege/ Alvin Dental School
05.2020 - 09.2020
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Ideal Dental
01.2019 - 03.2020
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Clear Lake Modern Dentistry And Orthodontics/ PDS
05.2015 - 01.2019
Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
College of The Mainland
Registered Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
College of The Mainland
No Degree - Communication Studies
Texas Southern University
High School Diploma -
La Marque High School
- DIS, GCHD - 1year
- Licensed Registered Dental Assistant - 15yrs
- Licensed Phlebotomy - 10yrs
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