Vanessa Monge
St Johns, ,FL
Summary
Dedicated worker skilled in patient/customer service management. Committed to maintaining a sterile environment while educating patients for better recovery outcomes. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Julington Dental
St Johns
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Supported dentists by anticipating needs and providing necessary tools during procedures.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices for better recovery.
- 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.
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Volunteer Firefighter
Enfield Fire Department
Enfield, CT
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Responded to emergency calls, executing fire suppression and rescue operations effectively.
- Participated in training exercises, enhancing skills in firefighting techniques and emergency response protocols.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections, ensuring readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in community outreach programs, promoting fire safety awareness and prevention initiatives.
- Upheld high levels of readiness while on call, ensuring timely response to any potential emergencies.
Personal Care Assistant
Homewatch CareGiversInc
Windsor, CT
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals to address individual needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming and meal preparation.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FL05.2028
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Asnuntuck Community College
Enfield, CT05.2022
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Intraoral Scanning
- Equipment sterilization
- Dental Software Navigation
- Phlebotomy
- PFM Microneedling
- Patient management
Certification
CPR Certified
Certificate in Phlebotomy
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Julington Dental
01.2021 - Current
Volunteer Firefighter
Enfield Fire Department
07.2018 - 10.2020
Personal Care Assistant
Homewatch CareGiversInc
03.2018 - 05.2018
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Florida State College
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Asnuntuck Community College