PAOLA HERNANDEZ BOTELLO
Coral Springs
Summary
Knowledgeable professional specializing in the delivery of health education initiatives and programs. I am proficient at creating comprehensive lessons, providing detailed instruction, and creating engaging activities. Brings knowledge of health and wellness topics and the capacity to disseminate health information. Dependable expert with proven ability to design health education campaigns and programs to raise awareness of health issues. Experienced in assessing the need for health education and developing strategies to promote health and wellness. Skilled in teaching, mentoring, and developing relationships with individuals to support health initiatives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oral Health Educator
Gators Tooth Team Dr. Oscar Arevalo DDS, ScD Pediatric Dentistry
08.2023 - Current
- Developed educational and training manuals and a social media campaign using videos to educate parents about oral health prevention practices, most common oral diseases, and basic knowledge about oral disease interventions, treatments, and diagnostic methods.
- Improved oral health awareness among patients by conducting interactive workshops and presentations on dental hygiene practices.
- Utilized various teaching methods, such as lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, to engage different learning styles among patients.
Student Lab-Assistant
NOVA Southeastern University, Halmos College of Arts and Sciences
09.2023 - Current
- Organized equipment and materials and kept updated the supplies inventory and the chemical labeling process
- Helped maintain essential laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal performance during experiments and testing procedures.
- Interacted with students and faculty members to help with their daily tasks, and performed other duties assigned or required
- Worked under the supervision of CNSO faculty and lab operations staff.
Owner and Manager
UNADI – Dental X-ray Center
04.2017 - Current
- Managed budget, staff, and general day-to-day operations of the business
- Coordinated with local governments and health departments to obtain licenses and to help ensure compliance with all regulations and requirements
- Developed problem-solving and decision-making skills using critical thinking
- Created and maintained a positive and responsive work environment where employees want to stay.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Student Research Assistant
NOVA Southeastern University, Translational Research College of Dental Medicine
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and recruiting of patients
- Kept logs of all work-related activities, monitoring project-related timelines and sending reminder alerts as deadlines approached
- Provided basic assistance to researchers in working with data
- Maintained and prepared supplies and work areas for the research sessions as needed.
Graduate Assistant
NOVA Southeastern University, EHS Department
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Provided respiratory fit testing for students and staff members of NSU colleges and schools in need
- Developed organizational and communicational tasks, keeping records of tested individuals confidential and updated
- Assisted with a special project that involved decommissioning two laboratories to prepare them for new researchers, applying all rules and regulations in compliance with governmental organizations.
- Developed and managed organized, orderly student databases and tracking systems.
Orthodontist
Private Practice
01.2006 - 12.2021
- Fostered growth of a new private practice through outstanding patient care, high integrity, and excellent clinical results
- Led projects to identify opportunities for improvement
- Coordinated and planned procedures to achieve results according to schedule
- Communicated effectively with patients and parents to discuss treatment processes
- Instructed dental assistants in orthodontic procedures and techniques.
- Successfully managed a diverse caseload of patients with varying degrees of complexity in their orthodontic needs, delivering comprehensive care tailored to each individual case.
Education
Master of Public Health - Public Health Education
Nova Southeastern University – Dr. Kiran Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Fort Lauderdale, Florida05.2024
Postdoctoral Certificate in Orthodontics -
Pontifical Javeriana University – School of Dentistry
Bogota, Colombia12.2005
Health Services Management Emphasizes Audit and Quality - Adult And Continuing Education
Pontifical Javeriana University
Bogota, Colombia06.2002
Doctor of Dental Surgery -
Pontifical Javeriana University – School of Dentistry
Bogota, Colombia06.1998
Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Health Promotion
- Community Outreach
- Health Advocacy
- Cultural Competency
- Program Support
- Materials Preparation
- Behavior Change
- Social Marketing
- Training Coordination
- Program Development
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Certification
- Mental First Aid Certified January 2023
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) candidate April 2024
- Certified Public Health (CPH) candidate May 2024
Affiliations
American Public Health Organization
Student member 2023 – PRESENT
Public Health Student Association - Nova Southeastern University
Secretary FALL 2022 – WINTER 2023
Public Health Department - Nova Southeastern University
Student Representative Admissions and Engagement Committees FALL 2022 – WINTER 2023
Languages
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Student Lab-Assistant
NOVA Southeastern University, Halmos College of Arts and Sciences
09.2023 - Current
Oral Health Educator
Gators Tooth Team Dr. Oscar Arevalo DDS, ScD Pediatric Dentistry
08.2023 - Current
Student Research Assistant
NOVA Southeastern University, Translational Research College of Dental Medicine
06.2022 - 07.2022
Graduate Assistant
NOVA Southeastern University, EHS Department
03.2022 - 04.2022
Owner and Manager
UNADI – Dental X-ray Center
04.2017 - Current
Orthodontist
Private Practice
01.2006 - 12.2021
Master of Public Health - Public Health Education
Nova Southeastern University – Dr. Kiran Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Postdoctoral Certificate in Orthodontics -
Pontifical Javeriana University – School of Dentistry
Health Services Management Emphasizes Audit and Quality - Adult And Continuing Education
Pontifical Javeriana University
Doctor of Dental Surgery -
Pontifical Javeriana University – School of Dentistry
- Mental First Aid Certified January 2023
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) candidate April 2024
- Certified Public Health (CPH) candidate May 2024
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