Sylvia Brown
Penasco,New Mexico
Summary
Dedicated Certified Dental Assistant experienced in patient record management, dental radiography, and infection control. Enhanced patient comfort and maintained a clean, organized environment while supporting administrative tasks, including charting and appointment setting. Monitored patients during procedures to address pain or discomfort promptly.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Dental Assistant
El Central Family Health
Penasco, New Mexico
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted in patient intake and maintained accurate medical records.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments for dental procedures.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Supported dentists during procedures by handing tools and managing patient comfort.
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient flow to optimize clinic operations.
- Operated dental equipment and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Maintained inventory of dental supplies and ordered necessary materials regularly.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained infection control protocols.
- Conducted dental radiography to support diagnostic evaluations.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Assisted in laboratory work by pouring models, trimming dies, and making temporaries to support restorative procedures.
Cashier
Lowes Home Improvement
Española, New Mexico
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Operated cash register efficiently during peak hours, ensuring quick service for high-volume transactions.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and selections.
- Handled customer returns and exchanges professionally, resolving issues to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area to enhance customer experience and streamline operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penasco High School
Penasco 05-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Northern NM College
Española, NMSkills
- Record management
- Dental radiography
- Infection control
- Room preparation
- History documentation
- Customer service
- Care management
- Sterilization techniques
- HIPAA regulations
Certification
- Dental Assistant Board of Dental Health Care
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Certified Dental Assistant
El Central Family Health
12.2024 - Current
Cashier
Lowes Home Improvement
06.2024 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Penasco High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Northern NM College