Surgical Dental Assistant - DC Perio & Implant PLLC - Washington, DC
(2023-06 - 2025-09)
- Provided expert chair side assistance for a diverse range of routine and specialized surgical procedures, including extractions, dental implants, laser therapy, gum grafting, and bone packing.
- Managed all aspects of clinical operations and infection control, ensuring a sterile environment by meticulously breaking down, cleaning, and setting up treatment rooms, and sterilizing all instruments via autoclave.
- Operated advanced dental imaging equipment, proficiently capturing high-quality diagnostic images, including Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scans, panoramic X-rays, and periapical (PA) radiographs.
- Facilitated critical aspects of patient care and administration, including the administration of nitrous oxide under direct orders and the accurate entry of treatment codes into the practice management system.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary communication by managing email correspondence and the secure transfer of doctors' notes between specialists and general dentists to ensure seamless continuity of patient care.
Dental Assistant (PEDS-TEMP) - Adventure Dental - Washington, DC
(2023-02 - 2023-05)
- Assisted the dentist during procedures, helping children feel comfortable, and provided post-operative instructions to parents.
- Sterilized instruments, preparing treatment rooms, taking dental X-rays, making impressions for models, and applying sealants and fluoride.
- Ensured a smooth and comforting patient journey by meticulously managing room turnover, ensuring that every family was welcomed into a perfectly sterile and prepared environment without delay.
- Delivered comprehensive clinical support by performing detailed suctioning, capturing panoramic, PA, and bitewing X-rays, and provided seamless four-handed assistance to ensure smooth and effective procedures.
- Educated children and parents about proper oral hygiene, such as brushing and flossing techniques, and explaining procedures in a simple, non-threatening way.
Surgical Dental Assistant (Internship) - Presidential Dental - Washington, DC
(2022-08 - 2022-01)
- Provided expert chair side assistance for a diverse range of routine and specialized surgical procedures, including extractions, dental implants, laser therapy, gum grafting, and bone packing.
- Managed all aspects of clinical operations and infection control, ensuring a sterile environment by meticulously breaking down, cleaning, and setting up treatment rooms, and sterilizing all instruments via autoclave.
- Operated advanced dental imaging equipment, proficiently capturing high-quality diagnostic images, including Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scans, panoramic X-rays, and periapical (PA) radiographs.
- Facilitated critical aspects of patient care and administration, including the administration of nitrous oxide under direct orders and the accurate entry of treatment codes into the practice management system.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary communication by managing email correspondence and the secure transfer of doctors' notes between specialists and general dentists to ensure seamless continuity of patient care.
Clinical Technician - Medstar Georgetown University Hospital - Georgetown, DC
(2022-05 - 2023-07)
- Assist in maintaining order and cleanliness of the facility entrance and waiting area.
- Responsible for identifying, documenting and reporting changes with patients to the Registered Nurses.
- Check-in and discharge patients.
- Checked patient's vital signs.
- Monitored patient's physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to the medical staff.
- Responsible for inserting foley catheters with and without contrast.
- Responsible for inserting IV and changing chemo ports.
- Performed required record keeping tasks, including data collection and records maintenance for patients.
- Maintained the confidentiality of client's medical records by ensuring compliance of HIPPA laws.
Clinical Technician - Inova Hospital - Fairfax, VA
(2021-09 - 2022-05)
- Assist in maintaining order and cleanliness of the facility entrance and waiting area.
- Responsible for identifying, documenting and reporting changes with patients to the Registered Nurses.
- Check-in and discharge patients.
- Checked patient's vital signs.
- Monitored patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to the medical staff.
- Responsible for inserting foley catheters with and without contrast.
- Responsible for inserting IV and changing chemo ports.
- Performed required record keeping tasks, including data collection and records maintenance for patients.
- Maintained the confidentiality of client's medical records by ensuring compliance with HIPPA laws.
Clinical Nursing Student (Internship) - Manor Care at Fair Oaks - Fairfax, VA
(2021-08 - 2022-04)
- Assist residents with daily activities such as daily meals, bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Checked patients' vital signs and blood sugar.
- Administered medication to patients accordingly as needed.
- Periodically completed rounds on an hourly basis to ensure the safety and care of assigned patients.
- Maintained the accuracy of patient records by updating changes in patient's behaviors symptoms.
- Maintained cleanliness and a calm environment in patient's rooms.
- Monitored medical supply inventory, and coordinate order as needed.
Dietary Aide - New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital - Queens, NY
(2019-09 - 2021-04)
- Responsible for assessing patient's physical, medical and psychological needs and devised patient dietary plans accordingly.
- Rotated and replenished inventory for freshness of all meals.
- Inspected kitchen and utensils to ensure they met sanitation standards for patient safety.
- Prepared meals, set up dining room, and served meals to patients.
- Ensured tables, chairs, dining room, and kitchen area were kept tidy and clean.
- Cleaned, sanitized and maintained food prep area using specific procedures and products.
- Accurately recorded meals served and monitored temperatures of the food prior to serving.
