Samantha Ortiz
Dallas,TX
Summary
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) student seeking a New Graduate ICU Nurse Residency. Brings hands-on experience in high-acuity, anesthesia-supported, surgical, and acute care environments, with a strong foundation in patient monitoring, safety, sterile technique, and interdisciplinary communication. Known for remaining calm under pressure, strong situational awareness, and patient-centered care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
BlueCloud Pediatric Surgery Center
Dallas, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Assist in surgical dental procedures performed under general anesthesia and deep sedation
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and nursing staff
- Support pre-operative verification, patient positioning, safety checks, and sterile setup
- Assist intra-procedure with airway support, suctioning, and sterile field maintenance
- Participate in post-anesthesia recovery workflows, escalating concerns appropriately
- Maintain strict infection control standards and accurate EMR documentation
Dental Assistant & Patient Engagement Specialist (PRN)
SmileCloud
Dallas, TX
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Provided clinical support across dental procedures requiring sedation and sterile technique
- Trained new staff on patient safety, sterilization protocols, and clinical workflows
- Maintained HIPAA-compliant documentation and efficient EMR usage
- Supported patient education and comfort throughout procedures
Travel Dental Assistant (Independent Contractor)
HRT Staffing Services
Dallas, TX
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Delivered adaptable clinical support across multiple healthcare and dental settings throughout DFW
- Assisted in procedures involving sedation, sterile technique, and complex coordination
- Maintained infection control standards and accurate documentation
- Quickly integrated into new teams while maintaining high patient safety standards
Dental Assistant & Treatment Coordinator
Smile Easy
Dallas, TX
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Supported orthodontic and implant procedures involving nitrous oxide and localized sedation
- Educated patients on post-operative care, oral hygiene, and treatment plans
- Delivered high-quality chairside care, sterilization, and EMR documentation
- Coordinated scheduling, financial consultations, and patient follow-up
Lead Dental Assistant - Pediatrics
Smile Magic
Dallas, TX
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided pediatric-focused patient care, including oral conscious sedation support
- Assisted with x-rays, vitals, chairside procedures, sterilization, and patient intake
- Supported comfort, safety, and family education for pediatric patients
Dental Assistant & Clinic Manager
Dental Republic
Dallas, TX
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Delivered direct patient care including x-rays, vitals, sedation preparation, and sterilization
- Assisted in oral surgeries (IV sedation, extractions, orthodontic procedures)
- Provided compassionate chairside care and translated patient instructions
- Led clinic workflows, staff coordination, and infection control compliance
- Clinic ranked #1 in production and Google reviews across an 8-office network
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Dallas College - Mountain View Campus
Dallas, TX05.2026
Skills
- Bilingual: conversational Spanish
- Calm performance in high stress environments
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Phlebotomy
- IV insertion
- Line care
- Medication Administration
- Pre-Op workflow
- PACU workflow
- Infection control
- Fall prevention
- EMR documentation
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Surgical assistance
- Cross-training capabilities
- Oral X-rays
Certification
- BLS / CPR Certified
- Registered Dental Assistant - Texas
- Pressure Injury Prevention CEU (Texas HHS / Colorado Nurses Association)
Clinical Professional Skills
- Bilingual: conversational Spanish
- Calm performance in high stress environments
- Blood glucose monitoring & phlebotomy
- IV insertion & line care
- Medication Administration (student nurse)
- Pre-Op & PACU work flow
- Infection control & fall prevention
- EMR documentation
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Timeline
Dental Assistant
BlueCloud Pediatric Surgery Center
08.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant & Patient Engagement Specialist (PRN)
SmileCloud
05.2024 - 08.2025
Travel Dental Assistant (Independent Contractor)
HRT Staffing Services
08.2023 - 08.2025
Dental Assistant & Treatment Coordinator
Smile Easy
07.2022 - 08.2023
Lead Dental Assistant - Pediatrics
Smile Magic
01.2022 - 06.2022
Dental Assistant & Clinic Manager
Dental Republic
02.2019 - 01.2021
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Dallas College - Mountain View Campus