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Maria Fernanda Beard

Tampa

Summary

I have experience working as a Dental Assistant, supporting dentists in providing high quality patient care. My responsibilities included preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, assisting during procedures and taking X-rays. I also helped with ensuring a clean and welcoming clinic environment. I am organized, detail oriented, and committed to patient comfort and safety.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Ivory Dental Centre
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.

Childcare Provider

Genevieve Bellaire
06.2023 - 08.2025


  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
  • Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
  • Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Managed behavior issues effectively using positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a respectful atmosphere within the childcare setting.
  • Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
  • Assisted children in developing fine motor skills through play-based learning activities such as puzzles and stacking blocks.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s achievements or concerns while offering guidance on home-based support strategies.
  • Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
  • Implemented daily routines to establish consistency, helping children transition smoothly between activities.
  • Improved language development through engaging storytelling sessions and age-appropriate book readings.
  • Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary guidelines, promoting overall health among the children in care.
  • Facilitated naptime routines for toddlers to ensure adequate rest periods throughout the day for optimal growth and development.

Disability Support Worker

Daniel Leslie

- Assist with daily hygiene like bathing, grooming, and dressing, ensuring both dignity and safety.

- Handle meal preparation, focusing on dietary needs and preventing malnutrition or dehydration.

- Help with mobility aids (wheelchairs, walkers) and create safe environments to prevent falls.

- Clean and disinfected the catheter.

Senior Caregiver

Daniel Leslie

- Assist with daily hygiene like bathing, grooming, and dressing, ensuring both dignity and safety.


- Handle meal preparation, focusing on dietary needs and preventing malnutrition or dehydration.


- Help with mobility aids (wheelchairs, walkers) and create safe environments to prevent falls.


- Clean and disinfected the catheter.

Education

High School Diploma -

FORMAL EDUCATION CENTER ROBERT HOOKE
Bogota, COL

LAW - Law

Corporacion Universitaria Republican
Bogota, COL

No Degree - English-as-a-Second-Language Education

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA

No Degree - Dental Assistant

Hands On Dental Assistant Training
Washington, DC
05-2023

Skills

  • Equipment sterilization
  • Treatment room setup
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Team collaboration
  • Sanitation protocols
  • Oral surgery assistance
  • Instrument preparation
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment
  • Chair-side support
  • Taking X-rays
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Disinfection and sterilization
  • Instrument tray preparation

Certification

  • Certified Dental Assistant level II

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Childcare Provider

Genevieve Bellaire
06.2023 - 08.2025

Dental Assistant

Ivory Dental Centre

Disability Support Worker

Daniel Leslie

Senior Caregiver

Daniel Leslie

High School Diploma -

FORMAL EDUCATION CENTER ROBERT HOOKE

LAW - Law

Corporacion Universitaria Republican

No Degree - English-as-a-Second-Language Education

Northern Virginia Community College

No Degree - Dental Assistant

Hands On Dental Assistant Training