Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience in dental and patient care roles, notably at Madera Community Dental. Excelled in dental radiography and patient education, enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. Achieved high-quality standards in equipment sterilization and infection control, contributing to the clinic's reputation for excellence. Demonstrated exceptional communication skills, building strong patient relationships.
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MACAYLA DE LEON
Houston,TX
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Madera Community Dental
Dental Assistant
11.2023 - 09.2024
Job overview
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
- Contributed to clinic's reputation for excellence by consistently receiving positive patient feedback.
- Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
- Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Szabad Supported Living
Caregiver
06.2021 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Stanton Optical
Optical Lab Technician
08.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment with meticulous attention to detail throughout the lens creation process, from inputting prescriptions to final inspections.
- Increased operational efficiency by cross-training in multiple roles, providing flexibility within the team during peak periods or staff absences.
- Exceeded company benchmarks for product quality and consistency through rigorous adherence to established manufacturing standards.
- Maintained high customer satisfaction with timely delivery of accurately produced prescription lenses.
- Contributed to successful safety audits by adhering to all relevant protocols and consistently maintaining a safe working environment.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained ophthalmic instruments and equipment.
- Provided patient education on proper use and care of lenses.
Education
PASADENA MEMORIALPasadena, TX
High School Diploma
05-2020
University Overview
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient education
- Dental material handling
- Sanitation protocols
- Patient services
- First aid training
- Patient care coordination
CPR/BLS Certified
CPR/BLS Certified
Recieved my CPR/BLS certification in 2022 working as a caregiver and have completed all update requirement's issued by american heart association.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Madera Community Dental
11.2023 - 09.2024
Caregiver
Szabad Supported Living
06.2021 - 12.2022
Optical Lab Technician
Stanton Optical
08.2020 - 06.2021
PASADENA MEMORIAL
High School Diploma
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