Karen Torres
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
There are many other ways I can live my life. However, dentistry is just my forever calling. I love the patient care and interactions with people overall. I would gladly train just about anyone that dentistry, is not just a job but he/she has to have the passion for it. The job itself is not comprehensive, it is only if we make it to be. Overall I have the patience to administer the contents/knowledge to students.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
R.D.A.
Pegel Family Dental
04.2009 - 07.2023
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Education
No Degree - Science Education
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CADental Assisting Certificate. -
Concorde Career College
San Diego, CA06.1999
High School Diploma -
Bonita Vista Senior High School
Chula Vista, CA06.1996
Skills
- Quick Problem Solver
- Recording Vital Signs
- Family Support and Assistance
- EMR Updating/Dentrix applications
- Chair Side Assistance
- Cerec Skilled
- Administered permanent crowns and temporary bridges from start to finish of fabrication
- Nomad x-ray skilled
- Digital Panoramic X-rays
- Lab works such as alginates and study models
- Nitrous Oxide knowledgeable
- Worked with General Dentistry, Ortho, Oral Surgery, Endo offices throughout my career since I received the DA certificate and attained RDA
- Conducting Intakes
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Unit Supply Maintenance
- Medication Assistance
- Quality Patient Care
- Case Management
- Emotional and Social Support
- Responding to Emergencies
- Oral Hygiene
- Documentation Procedures Expertise
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Patient-Focused Care
Baking, Cooking, Shopping
I started baking and cooking for my children and discovered that I can actually cook!
Timeline
R.D.A.
Pegel Family Dental
04.2009 - 07.2023
No Degree - Science Education
Southwestern College
Dental Assisting Certificate. -
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Bonita Vista Senior High School
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