Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Training
Leadership Record
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Michelle Giraud

Michelle Giraud

Dentist
Coralville,Iowa

Summary

I graduated as a dentist in Venezuela at the Central University of Venezuela (2018). Professional with great social sense and committed to the health of the community. Currently, learning English at Kirkwood Community College, Iowa City. My aspiration is to work in a clinic that values personal connections with their patients.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Research Assistant

College of Dentistry, University of Iowa.
02.2023 - Current
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
  • Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
  • Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
  • Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.

Dental Assistant

Hart Family Dentistry
05.2021 - 02.2024
  • 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.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.

Administrative Assistant

Presidential Commission for Humanitarian Aid to Venezuela. Interim Government
04.2020 - 07.2020
  • Coordinator of the 'Heroes de la Salud' project (2020)

Dentist

Dental Clinic 'Clinica Odontologica Integral Diseñando Sonrisas'
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • I performed procedures ranging from: cleaning, dental restorations, prosthesis, simple surgeries.

Dentist

Dental Clinic 'Clinica Metropolitana de Ortodoncia' (CMO)
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • I performed procedures ranging from: cleaning, dental restorations, prosthesis, simple surgeries.

Administrative Coordinator

Dental Clinic 'Clinica Odontologica Integral Diseñando Sonrisas'
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • I managed a team of 5 dentists and their logistics, for the operation of a dental office in the city of Caracas, Venezuela. Worked with providers to negotiate low cost care alternatives.

Orthodontics Assistant

Dental Clinic 'Clinica Metropolitana de Ortodoncia' (CMO)
01.2017 - 01.2020

Education

Diploma Course - Interceptive Orthodontics

The Central University of Venezuela (UCV)
01.2019

Dentist -

The Central University of Venezuela (UCV)
Caracas Venezuela
01.2010 - 04.2018

Dental Hygienist - undefined

The Central University of Venezuela (UCV)
01.2017

Skills

  • Spanish native tongue, English - Intermediate
  • Project management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Willingness to grow
  • Ability to work with details

Awards

  • National Congress of Venezuela (AN). Speaker of Order. Special Session 'Women's Day' (2016).
  • Direction of culture, Central University of Venezuela. 'Most influential student woman' (2015).

Training

  • Seminar 'Legal framework and budget management', George Washington University (2020).
  • Course 'Local Anesthesia in Dentistry' Facilitator. Faculty of Dentistry, UCV (2014).
  • Course 'Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Basic'. Faculty of Dentistry, UCV (2013).
  • 3rd International Conference IPFA Venezuela. (2013).
  • IX Metropolitan Dental Congress Caracas Venezuela (2013).
  • 3rd Conference of Dental Research 'Dr. Raul García Arocha' Faculty of Dentistry, UCV (2013).
  • Scientific Conference '70th Anniversary of the Faculty of Dentistry UCV'. Venezuela (2010).

Leadership Record

  • The Central University of Venezuela (UCV)
  • Main Student Representative to the UCV University Council. (2015-2018)
  • Student Center of the School of Dentistry UCV (CEO)
  • President of the Student Center CEO UCV (2012-2015).
  • Secretary of Academic Affairs CEO UCV (2011-2012).

Certification

  • RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Research Assistant

College of Dentistry, University of Iowa.
02.2023 - Current

Dental Assistant

Hart Family Dentistry
05.2021 - 02.2024

Administrative Assistant

Presidential Commission for Humanitarian Aid to Venezuela. Interim Government
04.2020 - 07.2020

Dentist

Dental Clinic 'Clinica Odontologica Integral Diseñando Sonrisas'
01.2018 - 01.2020

Dentist

Dental Clinic 'Clinica Metropolitana de Ortodoncia' (CMO)
01.2018 - 01.2020

Administrative Coordinator

Dental Clinic 'Clinica Odontologica Integral Diseñando Sonrisas'
01.2017 - 01.2020

Orthodontics Assistant

Dental Clinic 'Clinica Metropolitana de Ortodoncia' (CMO)
01.2017 - 01.2020

Dentist -

The Central University of Venezuela (UCV)
01.2010 - 04.2018

Dental Hygienist - undefined

The Central University of Venezuela (UCV)

Diploma Course - Interceptive Orthodontics

The Central University of Venezuela (UCV)

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