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Lourdes Logan

Spring Valley,NY

Summary

Exceptional team player with a history of exceeding employer expectations. Ability to identify problems, provide quick solutions and adapt to changing environment's to accommodate needs of a business.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Child Care Worker

Summit School of Nyack
06.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for the children by adhering to health and safety protocols.
  • Established rapport with parents during pick-up and drop-off times, fostering open lines of communication.
  • Enhanced children''s social skills by facilitating group activities and promoting positive interactions.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Improved emotional well-being of children through providing consistent support and empathy in various situations.
  • Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
  • Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
  • Encouraged children's emotional and social development.

Dental Assistant

Great Expressions Dental Centers
05.2020 - 12.2022
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
  • Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
  • Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.

Direct Support Professional

Venture Together
06.2018 - 03.2022
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
  • Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
  • Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
  • Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.

Dental Assistant

Monsey Medical Center
10.2016 - 04.2017
  • 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.

Dental Assistant

Dr. Reuben Lampert
08.2013 - 03.2021
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
  • Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
  • Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
  • Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
  • Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
  • Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ramapo Senior High School
Spring Valley, NY
06-2013

Skills

  • Punctual
  • Communication
  • Stress management techniques
  • Chairside Courtesy
  • Dental procedure preparation
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Scheduling
  • Personable communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Data Entry
  • X-ray processing
  • Instrument sterilization techniques
  • Hygiene maintenance
  • Progress reporting
  • Special needs care
  • Child supervision

Timeline

Child Care Worker

Summit School of Nyack
06.2024 - Current

Dental Assistant

Great Expressions Dental Centers
05.2020 - 12.2022

Direct Support Professional

Venture Together
06.2018 - 03.2022

Dental Assistant

Monsey Medical Center
10.2016 - 04.2017

Dental Assistant

Dr. Reuben Lampert
08.2013 - 03.2021

High School Diploma -

Ramapo Senior High School

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