NICOLE FUENTES
Painesville,OH
Summary
I am a dental assistant with 3 years of experience I have worked in the medical field for 8 plus years. I have been drawing blood for the past 2 years. I am well rounded and give excellent patient care. I believe with my background in caring for patients and administrative support I would be useful in any part of the office.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Mentor Smiles
Mentor, OH
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted in performing routine x-rays for patients, including full mouth series, limited exams, panoramic images, and 3D scans.
- Assisted with dental procedures including fillings, crowns, root canals, bridges, extractions, implants, implant crowns, incision and drainage, and deep laser cleanings.
- Executed blood draw procedures for platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy.
- Executed scanning procedures using CEREC technology for crown and impression creation.
- Executed impression-taking procedures utilizing heavy body alginate putty for accurate bite registration.
- Executed model pouring processes and dispatched cases for distribution.
- Mastered Dentrix and DEXUS software for efficient patient management and imaging.
- Scheduled patient treatment plans utilizing dental codes. Assisted in presenting treatment plans and providing post-operative instructions for procedures. Supported care of dentures and night guards while processing procedure charges.
- Clean and sterilize rooms and instruments
Dental Assistant/ Receptionist
Bright Now Dental
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted routine x-rays for patients – Full Mouth, Limited Exam, Pano.
- Assisted in procedures such as fillings, extractions, and full mouth debridement.
- Maintained and sterilized operatories.
- Sterilized equipment.
- Assisted in general, oral surgery, and peds.
- Proficient in dexus, one smile, and QSI
- Answer phones – assist with patient questions and scheduling.
- Charge out procedures.
- Verify insurance in DentaQuest, Envolve, and MITS
Secretary/PCA- Labor and Delivery Unit
Tripoint Medical Center
04.2020 - 07.2023
- Checked patients in and out.
- Made and broke down charts.
- Answered phones.
- Assisted patients to bathroom, cleaned rooms, and made beds.
- Assisted nurses with babies not limited to watching, bathing, feeding, and newborn testing.
Patient Care Assistant- Med Tele
Tripoint Medical Center
04.2017 - 04.2020
- Assisted patients with ADL’s including but not limited to feeding, bathing, toileting, and ambulating.
- Obtained vitals, blood sugars, intake and output, and other samples.
- Documentation in Sorien.
- Provided patient care – turned and rotated bed bound patients.
- Changed beds and cleaned rooms.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients.
Secretary
Lake Orthopaedic Associates Inc.
02.2015 - 04.2017
- Scheduled appointments.
- Answered Phones.
- Filed charts and paperwork.
- Called and verified insurance.
- Billing and coding
- Provided excellent customer service to patients.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
North High School
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomist Specialist Training
Independence, OHCertificate - Dental Assisting
Cleveland Institute of Dental And Medical Assisting
Mentor, OHSkills
- Fast Learner
- Reliable
- Harder Worker
- Friendly
- Excellent Customer Service
Certification
- X-Ray Certification
- Phlebotomy Specialist Training – Phlebotomy Certificate
- CPR
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Mentor Smiles
11.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant/ Receptionist
Bright Now Dental
07.2023 - Current
Secretary/PCA- Labor and Delivery Unit
Tripoint Medical Center
04.2020 - 07.2023
Patient Care Assistant- Med Tele
Tripoint Medical Center
04.2017 - 04.2020
Secretary
Lake Orthopaedic Associates Inc.
02.2015 - 04.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
North High School
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomist Specialist Training
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Cleveland Institute of Dental And Medical Assisting