Lizandra Fernandez Hernandez
Miami,FL
Summary
Proven Dental Assistant with expertise in dental radiography and equipment sterilization, honed at Clinica Baragua. Excelled in providing exceptional customer service and maintaining sterile environments, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. Skilled in digital X-ray proficiency and adept at creating positive patient experiences through professionalism and etiquette. Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Talented Dental Assistant with 3 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant (Externship)
Gema Dental Care
Hialeah, FL
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- 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.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Dental Assistant
Clinica Baragua
La Havana, Mayabeque
03.2018 - 01.2022
- 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, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically.
- Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Education
Vocational - Dental Assisting
Campu-Med Professional Careers CMVC
Hialeah, FL06.2024
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- X-Ray Processing
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment Scheduling
- Treatment room setup
Timeline
Dental Assistant (Externship)
Gema Dental Care
08.2023 - 06.2024
Dental Assistant
Clinica Baragua
03.2018 - 01.2022
Vocational - Dental Assisting
Campu-Med Professional Careers CMVC