Tiffany Aranda
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Adept Dental Assistant and ED/Trauma Stroke Phlebotomist with proven expertise in dental radiography and patient relations, honed at Dr. Carter and UNMH. Excelled in high-pressure environments, enhancing patient satisfaction and safety through meticulous sterilization techniques and compassionate care. Demonstrated excellence in team collaboration and infection control, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Carter
05.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for multiple procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
ED/Trauma Stroke Phlebotomist
UNMH
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
Education
Dental Assisting Certification - Dental
NM Dental Academy
3901 Georgia St NE Build D Albuquerque, NM 8711005.2024
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Team Collaboration
- Instrument Sterilization Techniques
- Patient Scheduling
- Infection control proficiency
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Patient Relations
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- First Aid Training
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Carter
05.2024 - Current
ED/Trauma Stroke Phlebotomist
UNMH
11.2022 - 03.2024
Dental Assisting Certification - Dental
NM Dental Academy