Yanaika Finales Piloto
9383 Dragon Tree Drive. Hesperia,CA
Summary
NUC, University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
June 2020 – Aug 2021
• Graduated with Honors (Summa Cum Laude)
UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES OF HAVANA / FACULTY OF DENTISTRY, HAVANA
Doctor in Dentistry, Sep 2004 – Jul 2009
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager Registered Professional Nurse
La Selle Medical Associates
02.2024 - Current
- Conducting thorough assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health, including taking medical histories, and vital signs, and understanding patients' symptoms.
- Assessing new patients by gathering information, reviewing diagnoses, and analyzing medical test results
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and coronary artery disease.
- Administering prescribed medications, including pain management, antibiotics, or sedation,
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting the safety and security of the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions of control and de-escalating situations.
Voluntary Dental Assistant,
Hesperia Unified School District
02.2024 - Current
- Taking intraoral and extraoral X-rays of patients’ mouths.
- Apply pit and fissure sealants.
- Helping dental assistant students to build new skills and abilities.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
Dental Assistant,
Westlake Family Dentistry, Brownsville, Texas
07.2019 - 10.2023
- Changing out wires and brackets
- Removing and replacing wires, coil springs, donuts, and elastic bands
- Preparing examination room, dental instruments, and materials.
- Exposing and processing radiograph film as well as digital X-rays.
- Prepare dental materials like cement, composite, and impression materials
- Packing and removing the retraction cord.
- Cement provisional crowns and bridges with temporary cement.
- Take impressions for study casts.
- Place and remove matrices, place bases, and liners.
- Strong attention to detail and patient comfort
Dental Assistant
Suave Dental, Houston, Texas
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Supporting dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, and
- materials according to infection control policies and protocols.
- Four-handed chairside dentistry; passing instruments; suctioning.
- Educating patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Help with adjustments and maintenance of braces during regular appointments.
- Assist in fitting, adjusting, and instructing patients on the use and care of orthodontic appliances such as retainers and expanders.
- Sedation treatment with children.
- Maintaining dental supply inventory by checking stock; placing orders, and verifying receipt of supplies.
Dental Assistant,
Smiles of North Shore, Houston, Texas
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Typed patient data into the computer system while following privacy laws and maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by a dentist, clipped dental napkin, and placed patient safety devices.
- Taking dental molds of patients’ teeth for the fabrication of customized mouthguards and retainers.
Dental Assistant
Mint Orthodontic PLLC, Houston, Texas
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Maintaining accurate records of patients' oral health histories and treatment progress.
- Ensuring that all orthodontic instruments and equipment are properly sterilized before each use.
- Keeping patients’ mouths dry during orthodontic procedures by using a suction hose as needed.
- Taking photographs of patients’ teeth will aid the Orthodontist in developing treatment plans and documenting patient progress.
- Taking dental molds of patients’ teeth for the fabrication of customized mouthguards and retainers.
- Removing and replacing wires, coil springs, donuts, and elastic bands.
- Educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices and braces aftercare.
Dental Assistant
Tymes Square Dental, Spring, Texas
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, restocked supplies to prepare for the next patient, and maintained health and safety practices.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handling appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
Voluntary Dental Assistant
Tymes Square Dental, Spring, Texas
08.2012 - 12.2012
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Volunteering was a great way to interact with other dentists. I learned how to work as a dentist or dental assistant and the regulations that need to be followed.
- Maintained an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at work on time.
General Dentist
Cuban Medical Mission in Venezuela, Tocuyo La Cost
01.2010 - 06.2012
- Conducting primary dental health care in low-income communities.
- Utilized dental instruments, x-rays, and diagnostic equipment to examine teeth, gums, and related tissues to evaluate dental health, diagnose abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
- Bleached, cleaned, and polished teeth to restore natural color.
- Treated exposure of pulp-by-pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber or root canal.
- Performed root canal procedures to treat nerve and dental pulp issues and prevent further damage to teeth and gums.
- Administered anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
- Applied cavity-preventing agents such as fluoride varnish or trays and sealants to prevent tooth decay in patients.
- Conducted routine preventive examinations for oral cancer and other dental diseases.
General Dentist
Clínica Dental Nueva Paz, Mayabeque Cuba
08.2009 - 01.2010
- Completed consultations with patients for treatment plans.
- Improved patients' comfort by providing calm and professional care, explaining procedures, answering questions, and carefully managing pain.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and decisions about treatments.
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plans and educate them on upcoming procedures.
- Interviewed patients, reviewed health history information, and performed checkups to diagnose oral issues and diseases.
Skills
- Patient Screening
- Patient data gathering
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Chronic Disease Management
- Oral cancer screening
- Antibiotic treatments administration
- Empathy, compassion, and patient relations
- Teamwork
- Patient intake procedures
- Dental radiography
- Dental staff assistance
- OSHA and infection control adherence
- Full mouth Radiographs
- Sealant application
- Treatment room cleanup
- Equipment sterilization
- Strong manual dexterity
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Continuing Education
August 2024 Stevenson Clinical Study Club, Dr. Richard Stevenson, Stevenson Dental Solutions August 10, 2024, San Dimas, CA, Lecture and Hands-on Lab, 9 CE Credit Hour, ADA-CERP
June 2024 Stevenson Clinical Study Club, Dr. Richard Stevenson, Stevenson Dental Solutions June 29, 2024, San Dimas, CA, Lecture and Hands-on Lab, 9 CE Credit Hour, ADA-CERP
May 2024 Advanced Restorative Review, Dr. Richard Stevenson, Stevenson Dental Solutions, Dr. William Morgan, Dr. Cristina Lopez and Dr. Mudit Yadav, May 13-19, 2024, San Dimas, CA, Lecture and Hands-on Lab, 80 CE Credit Hour, ADA-CERP
May 2024 Stevenson Clinical Study Club, Dr. Richard Stevenson, Stevenson Dental Solutions May 10, 2024, San Dimas, CA, Lecture and Hands-on Lab, 9 CE Credit Hour, ADA-CERP
May 2024 Advanced Prosthetics Review, Dr Richard Stevenson, Stevenson Dental Solutions May 1-2, 2024, San Dimas, CA, Lecture and Hands-on Lab, 20 CE Credit Hour, ADA-CERP
May 2024 Periodontal Scaling Review, Dr Richard Stevenson, Stevenson Dental Solutions May 1, 2024, San Dimas, CA, Lecture and Hands-on Lab, 2 CE Credit Hour, ADA-CERP
May 2024 Advanced Endodontics Reviews, Dr Richard Stevenson, Stevenson Dental Solutions May 2, 2024, San Dimas, CA, Lecture, Hands-on Lab, 8 CE Credit Hour, ADA-CERP
April 2024 Advanced Operative Review, Dr Richard Stevenson, Stevenson Dental Solutions April 29-30, 2024, San Dimas, CA, Lecture, Hands-on Lab, 20 CE Credit Hour, ADA-CERP
April 2024 AAC (American Academy of Cariology)/ORCA (European Organization for Caries Research) Spring Webinar, Dr. Donal Chi, Dr Domenick Zero, Jan Clarkson, Ann Arbor, MI, Webinar.
March 2024 Advanced Endodontics Reviews, Dr Richard Stevenson, Stevenson Dental Solutions March 29, 2024, San Dimas, CA, Lecture, Hands-on Lab, 8 CE Credit Hour, ADA-CERP
March 2024 Advanced Operative Review, Dr Richard Stevenson, Stevenson Dental Solutions March 27-28, 2024, San Dimas, CA, Lecture, Hands-on Lab, 20 CE Credit Hour, ADA-CERP
March 2024 Advanced Endodontics Reviews, Dr Richard Stevenson, Stevenson Dental Solutions March 29, 2024, San Dimas, CA, Lecture, Hands-on Lab, 8 CE Credit Hour, ADA-CERP
February 2024 An Introduction to Substance Use Disorders for Dental Professionals Patricia A. Frese, RDH, MEd | Elizabeth McClure, RDH, CDHC, Med. February 22-2024. Dentalcare.com CE Online Interactive Course 3 CE Credit Hour Approved PACE Program Provider and AADH Approved Program Provider
January 2024 The 2018 AAP/EFP Classification of Periodontal & Peri-implant Diseases, Salme E. Lavigne, RDH, PhD January 28-2024. Dentalcare.com CE Online Interactive Course 3 CE Credit Hour Approved PACE Program Provider and AADH Approved Program Provider.
January 2024 Anomalies of Tooth Structure, Gail F. Williamson, Professor Emerita
January 24-2024 Dentalcare.com CE Online Interactive Course 3 CE Credit Hour Approved PACE Program Provider and AADH Approved Program Provider.
January 2024 A Guide to Clinical Differential Diagnosis of Oral Mucosal Lesions, Michael W. Finkelstein, DDS, MS | Emily Lanzel, DDS, MS | John W. Hellstein, DDS, MS, January 22, 2024, Dentalcare.com CE Online Interactive Course 4 CE Credit Hour Approved PACE Program Provider and AADH Approved Program Provider.
January 2024 Current Concepts in Preventive Dentistry, Connie M. Kracher, PhD, MSD. January 19.2024. Dentalcare.com CE Online Interactive Course 4 CE Credit Hour Approved PACE Program Provider and AADH Approved Program Provider.
January 2024 Smiles for Tomorrow, Smiles for Tomorrow, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Association. January 17, 2024, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Association. Dentalcare.com CE Online Interactive Course 4 CE Credit Hour Approved PACE Program Provider and AADH Approved Program Provider.
January 2024 Radiographic Selection Criteria, Gail F. Williamson, Professor Emerita. January 17, 2024, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Association. Dentalcare.com CE Online Interactive Course 4 CE Credit Hour Approved PACE Program Provider and AADH Approved Program Provider.
January 2024 The Dental Professional’s Role in the Prevention of Antibiotic Resistance and Adverse Antibiotic Reactions, Maria L. Geisinger, DDS, MS. January 16, 2024, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Association. Dentalcare.com CE Online Interactive Course 2 CE Credit Hour Approved PACE Program Provider and AADH Approved Program Provider.
January 2024 Speak Spanglish: Caring for the Latin Community, Amber Lovatos, RDH, BSDH January 15, 2024, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Association. Dentalcare.com CE Online Interactive Course 1.5 CE Credit Hour Approved PACE Program Provider and AADH Approved Program Provider.
January 2024 Medically Compromised Patient Care, Shelly Withers, RDH, MS, PhD | Shelley Hayton, RDH, MAT, MS. January 14, 2024, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Association. Dentalcare.com CE Online Interactive Course 2 CE Credit Hour Approved PACE Program Provider and AADH Approved Program Provider.
January 2024, Sealants: The Added Link in Prevention. Joan G. Ellison, RDH, BS, MS | Richie Kohli, BDS, MS | Jeanette MacLean, DDS, Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, FAAPD, FPFA, FACD, January 14, 2024, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Association. Dentalcare.com CE Online Interactive Course 2 CE Credit Hour Approved PACE Program Provider and AADH Approved Program Provider.
January 2024 A Nonsurgical Caries Treatment Option: Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF). Jeanette MacLean, DDS, Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, FAAPD, FPFA, FACD. January 14, 2024. Dentalcare.com CE Online Interactive Course 1.5 CE Credit Hour Approved PACE Program Provider and AADH Approved Program Provider.
Honors and Awards
Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing (Summa Cum Laude)
NUC University
08/09/2022
Satisfactory completion of the course of study prescribed for the degree with all the honors, rights, and privileges thereto pertaining. (Summa Cum Laude)
Sonrisas with Barrio Adentro
CDI Pedro Medina Fuguett. Venezuela
05/01/2012
I was selected to participate in the program "Sonrisas con Barrio Adentro." Consisting of dental care in hard-to-reach communities without dental service and low-income families, 2010–2012. Tocuyo de la Costa, Falcon, Venezuela.
The best worker of the year
01/31/2011
Award for the best worker of the year with unconditional support for teaching in the CDI Pedro Medina Fuguett, Tocuyo de la Costa, Venezuela
Dental Caries and their development in disabled children
Universidad de La Habana Raul Gonzalez Sanchez
07/02/2007
Took third place in scientific work about the development of dental caries in disabled children in 2007
Preceptorship and Observer
Dr Richard Stevenson DMD (April 2024-–May 2024)
- I attended an intensive program provided for internationally trained dentists with simulated clinical training in restorative dentistry for one month.
- Observed dental procedures, including implants, managed record-keeping, and scheduled appointments
- Assisted in the dental laboratory with teeth setup for dentures, impression pouring, polishing and finishing of crown
COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE VOLUNTEER
- Participated in Free Dental Screening and treatment programs in rural areas in Havana, Cuba (2007))
- Voluntary Dental Assistant, Hesperia Unified School District (February 2024 –Present)
- I volunteered at Desert Valley Medical Group in Victorville, California, assisting Dr. Maryam Zand with her patients' dental health screenings, physical examinations, and prenatal care (January 2024)
Timeline
Case Manager Registered Professional Nurse
La Selle Medical Associates
02.2024 - Current
Voluntary Dental Assistant,
Hesperia Unified School District
02.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant,
Westlake Family Dentistry, Brownsville, Texas
07.2019 - 10.2023
Dental Assistant
Suave Dental, Houston, Texas
05.2018 - 05.2019
Dental Assistant,
Smiles of North Shore, Houston, Texas
04.2017 - 05.2018
Dental Assistant
Mint Orthodontic PLLC, Houston, Texas
08.2015 - 01.2017
Dental Assistant
Tymes Square Dental, Spring, Texas
01.2013 - 07.2015
Voluntary Dental Assistant
Tymes Square Dental, Spring, Texas
08.2012 - 12.2012
General Dentist
Cuban Medical Mission in Venezuela, Tocuyo La Cost
01.2010 - 06.2012
General Dentist
Clínica Dental Nueva Paz, Mayabeque Cuba
08.2009 - 01.2010
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