Marcela Cardona
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Healthcare and public health professional with over 10 years of experience healthcare services. Experience in planning and implement strategies for developing improved health care management. Qualified to create safety policies, conduct inspections and deliver feedback for the purpose of keep quality care and community presence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Endodontic Dental Assistant
LivEndodontics
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of endodontic procedures and addressing concerns.
- Take dental x-rays and 3D scan.
- Assisted with root canal treatments for better patient outcomes and faster recovery times.
- Contributed to a safe environment by adhering to strict sterilization protocols for instruments and equipment.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Dominic Soller DDS
06.2020 - 11.2022
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Charles Pollak DDS
03.2016 - 03.2020
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Public Health Administrative
San Juan De Dios Hospital
05.2012 - 02.2016
- Streamlined internal processes for improved efficiency, reducing overall costs for the organization.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Developed comprehensive reports, enabling management to make informed decisions based on accurate data analysis.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints in a timely manner.
Public Health Auditor
Department Public Health- Government Of Antioquia
01.2007 - 04.2012
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and deficiencies in health service centers.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection findings, enforcement actions taken, and progress made towards compliance.
- Monitored hazardous waste disposal processes at medical facilities, ensuring proper handling techniques were employed.
- Improved public health standards by conducting thorough inspections in patient care services.
- Assisted in updating local ordinances to better align with current standards.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
Education
DANB Radiation Health And Safety -
The DALE Foundation
Chicago, IL02.2023
Dental Assistant Course -
OC Dental Academy
Mission Viejo, CA12.2020
Infection Control Course -
California Dental Certifications, LLC
San Diego, CA10.2020
Radiations Safety Course -
California Dental Certifications, LLC
San Diego, CA10.2020
Health Services Audit Certificate -
CES University
Medellin, Colombia08.2013
Master of Public Health -
CES University
Medellin, Colombia12.2009
Specialist in Forensic Sciences, (Odontology) -
University of Antioquia
Medellin, Colombia03.2007
Bachelor of Dentistry -
CES University
Medellin, Colombia03.2004
Skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Dental Radiography license (NJ)
- Dental Assistant
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Records Management
- Procedure Support
- Electronic Dental Record (EDR)
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Infection control protocols
Timeline
Endodontic Dental Assistant
LivEndodontics
01.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Dominic Soller DDS
06.2020 - 11.2022
Dental Assistant
Dr. Charles Pollak DDS
03.2016 - 03.2020
Public Health Administrative
San Juan De Dios Hospital
05.2012 - 02.2016
Public Health Auditor
Department Public Health- Government Of Antioquia
01.2007 - 04.2012
DANB Radiation Health And Safety -
The DALE Foundation
Dental Assistant Course -
OC Dental Academy
Infection Control Course -
California Dental Certifications, LLC
Radiations Safety Course -
California Dental Certifications, LLC
Health Services Audit Certificate -
CES University
Master of Public Health -
CES University
Specialist in Forensic Sciences, (Odontology) -
University of Antioquia
Bachelor of Dentistry -
CES University