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Maria Perez

Oklahoma city

Summary

Dedicated and hardworking healthcare professional with a solid background in dental assisting and a strong foundation in nursing. Currently pursuing a nursing degree at The University of Central Oklahoma. Gained valuable hands-on clinical experience in providing exceptional patient care. Eager to apply skills and further develop expertise in the healthcare field. Actively seeking opportunities for professional growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Hygiene Assistant

Heartland Dental
05.2022 - Current
  • Increased appointment efficiency by preparing treatment rooms and sterilizing instruments before each patient visit.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, leading to better home care routines and overall oral health improvement.
  • Ensured a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA regulations regarding infection control protocols.
  • Managed patient records diligently, updating charts and notes to accurately reflect treatments provided.
  • Facilitated patient understanding of complex dental procedures, answering questions thoroughly and providing informative materials when necessary.

Dental Assistant

Dental Depot
06.2020 - 05.2022
  • Support 1 dentist in a fast paced practice assisting on procedures including extractions, root canals, fillings, and crown preparation
  • Create temporary crowns, pour models, and make alignment impressions
  • Take full mouth x-rays as well as panoramic x-rays on new patients
  • Responsibility for patient care, charting, scheduling and providing a nice warm welcoming environment
  • Setup rooms for multiple procedures by sterilizing and disinfecting dental equipment in order to prepare for surgery
  • Instrument Sterilization
  • 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.

Dental Assistant

ASPEN DENTAL
12.2019 - 06.2020
  • Support 1 dentist in a fast paced practice assisting on procedures including extractions, root canals, fillings, and crown preparation
  • Create temporary crowns, pour models, and make alignment impressions
  • Take full mouth x-rays as well as panoramic x-rays on new patients
  • Responsibility for patient care, charting, scheduling and providing a nice warm welcoming environment
  • Setup rooms for multiple procedures by sterilizing and disinfecting dental equipment in order to prepare for surgery
  • Assist Hygienist with perio charting
  • Instrument Sterilization

Front desk

Good Shepherd Ministries
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Greet customers along with checking in the patient
  • Answer and return calls
  • Schedule patients next appointment
  • Collect money at the end of night

Cashier

Braums
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
  • Greet customers
  • Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties
  • Supervise others and provide on-the-job training
  • Stock shelves

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
12-2026

Associate of Science -

Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK
05-2024

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Effective communication
  • Infection control
  • Vitals monitoring
  • Patient assessments
  • Patient monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Catheter care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Patient feeding
  • Basic nursing care
  • Collecting vitals

Certification

  • Coronal Polishing Certificate - Oklahoma Department of Health or Oklahoma Dental Association.
  • OSHA Certified
  • CPR/AED Certification

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Dental Hygiene Assistant

Heartland Dental
05.2022 - Current

Dental Assistant

Dental Depot
06.2020 - 05.2022

Dental Assistant

ASPEN DENTAL
12.2019 - 06.2020

Front desk

Good Shepherd Ministries
01.2019 - 12.2019

Cashier

Braums
01.2015 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Central Oklahoma

Associate of Science -

Oklahoma City Community College

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