Certified Dental Assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethic to excellent dental practice.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Coast Dental
Sarasota
03.2025 - Current
Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and arranging supplies.
Coordinated patient appointments and followed up on treatment plans.
Maintained inventory of dental supplies and communicated restocking needs.
Supported the team with administrative tasks, ensuring smooth office operations.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
Encapsulation Technician
Certified Collectibles Group
Sarasota
08.2023 - 03.2025
Successfully completed numerous high-volume production runs with minimal errors or defects.
Skilled at selecting appropriate materials for specific types of electronic components based on customer requirements.
Familiarity with quality control testing methods used to ensure that all finished products meet industry standards.
Expertise in troubleshooting and resolving problems related to the encapsulation process.
Highly skilled in inspecting finished products for conformance to quality standards.
Inspected products at various checkpoints, driving quality.
Baker
Grove Restaurant
Sarasota
05.2022 - 07.2023
Worked as an energetic, collaborative, and professional team baker.
Designer and creator of gourmet breads and desserts.
Cleaned work surfaces throughout the day to keep facility sanitary at all times.
Baked fresh bread and pastries to fulfill customer needs and orders.
Consistently produced high-quality products that exceeded customer expectations.
Pastry Assistant
Le Macaron
Sarasota
07.2021 - 05.2022
Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
Hotel Housekeeping Supervisor
Amenity Bay
Sarasota
04.2019 - 07.2021
Conducted regular room inspections to verify compliance with housekeeping standards.
Communicated repair needs to maintenance staff.
Managed laundry sorting, washing, drying, and ironing.
Developed and implemented detailed housekeeping standards to promote cleanliness standards for guest rooms and common areas.
Assigned housekeeping staff to specific shifts and room blocks based on abilities and daily requirements.
Dentist/Medical Assistant
Private Dental Office
Guayaquil
01.2015 - 04.2019
Management of clinical records.
Patient management according to diagnosis.
Handling of dental material and instruments.
Expanded Function Duties.
Performed a variety of procedures, such as cleanings, fillings, extractions and crowns.
Administered local anesthetic injections safely according to accepted standards of practice.
Teamwork with dental specialists.
Created personalized treatment plans for patients suffering from deep tooth pain, gingivitis, TMJ and other dental problems.
Prescribed antibiotics and pain relief medication based on individual patient needs following certain treatments.
Educated patients in oral hygiene practices to support oral health.
Maintained high satisfaction rating with patients.
Collaborated with colleagues to ensure continuity of care for each patient's individual needs.
Training: Multidisciplinary Hands-on Workshop, Dental Radiology Training, Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, Orthodontic, Endodontic, Dental Surgery
Dentist
Ministry Of Health Ecuador
Guayaquil
09.2014 - 08.2015
Management of medical record.
Attention and referral of the patient according to the diagnosis.
Collected/reviewed patient health history and performed checkups including vital signs, injections, drug screens to assess current issues.
Application of injections.
Application and control vaccines.
Perform respiratory therapies.
Disinfection and sterilization of instruments.
General dental care.
Maintained high satisfaction rating with patients.
Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
Advised patients on appropriate treatment for pain and gave specific home care instructions.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Proficient in front office duties such as greeting, scheduling and referrals.