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MELISSA GARCIA

Lawrence

Summary

Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail, quick thinking, "work smarter, not harder' attitude, and comforting patients during difficult times.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dental Aesthetics of North Andover
10.2024 - Current
  • Sterilized dental instruments, prepared rooms, kept supply inventory, and tracked lab cases.
  • Maintained sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Provided chairside assistance and charting with Eaglesoft software.
  • Experience in restorative dentistry such as composite/ amalgam fillings, crown and bridge preparation, impressions for partial dentures and full dentures.
  • Experience with iTero scanning for crowns, veneers, bridges, partials, Invisalign, nightguards, implant surgical guides, and implant scan body planning.
  • Experience in implant placement assisting using Neodent Implant systems.
  • MA Radiology Certified through Springfield Technical Community College. Experience with panoramic, FMX, and CBCT x-rays.
  • Experience in Botox and filler assisting.

Wellness Specialist

beem Light Sauna
01.2024 - Current
  • Specialized in selling memberships to clients by introducing and informing them on the benefits of red-light therapy and infrared sauna therapy

Phlebotomist/ Patient Services

Quest Diagnostics
01.2024 - 01.2024
  • Preformed blood draw services, urine testing, H. pylori urea breath test on patients of all ages, processed specimens for laboratory testing, online data entry for ordered tests
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed clinical protocol for processing and storing specimens.
  • Demonstrated competency by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
  • Experience with straight and butterfly needles.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
  • Maintained infection control in a biohazard environment.

Dental Assistant

Sunshine Dental LLC
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Sterilized dental instruments, prepared rooms, kept supply inventory, and tracked lab cases.
  • Used venipuncture for PRF (Protein Rich Fibrin) membrane harvesting. A technique used in implant cases, bone grafting , and extractions to encourage a faster healing time.
  • Maintained sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Provided chairside assistance and charting with Dentrix software.
  • Experience in restorative dentistry such as composite/ amalgam fillings, crown and bridge preparation, impressions for partial dentures and full dentures.
  • Experience in root canal treatment and post & core.
  • Experience with Trios 3shape scanning for crowns, veneers, bridges, partials, Invisalign, nightguards, implant surgical guides, and implant scan body planning.
  • Experience in implant placement assisting using Hahn and Glidewell HT implant systems and oral surgery such as teeth extraction.
  • MA Radiology Certified through Springfield Technical Community College. Experience with panoramic, FMX, and CBCT x-rays.

Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Care
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Cannulated dialysis patients using butterfly14-16g needles, completed blood draws based on doctors order, centrifuged blood vials, monitored patient/ vitals during treatment, disconnected patient from the machine and removed needles, made dialysate for the unit, and closed the unit at the end of the day
  • Received Care Champion Gold Award in2022 for the recognition of my dedication and excellence in patient care

Barista

Rice Fruit Farm LLC
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Curated drinks and ice cream desserts, assisted in the bakery dept., and maintained the livestock at the farm

STEM Mentor/ Tutor

Springfield Technical Community College
01.2018 - 01.2018
  • Mentored incoming freshmen students looking to pursue a college degree in the sciences, mathematics, engineering, and technology
  • Tutored in college level engineering math and assisted students in writing papers

Education

No Degree - General Studies, Radiology Technician, Respiratory Therapy

Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA
01.2021

Diploma - undefined

Minnechaug Regional High School
Wilbraham, MA
01.2016

Skills

  • Vital Signs
  • Aseptic/ sterile technique
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Time management
  • Veinpuncture 2 years
  • Digital X-ray proficiency
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Patient education
  • Restorative procedures
  • Oral surgery assistance
  • Data confidentiality measures
  • Emergency response preparedness
  • Quick learner

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Certification in CPR and AED, American Heart Association issued:2023-01-25 expires:2025-01
  • Dental Radiology Certification issued:2023-12
  • Care Champion Gold Award, Fresenius Medical Care issued:2022
  • MA Dental Assistant OTJT License from MA Dept of Health

License Number: DA101544 EXP: 10/31/2025


Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dental Aesthetics of North Andover
10.2024 - Current

Wellness Specialist

beem Light Sauna
01.2024 - Current

Phlebotomist/ Patient Services

Quest Diagnostics
01.2024 - 01.2024

Dental Assistant

Sunshine Dental LLC
01.2022 - 01.2024

Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Care
01.2020 - 01.2023

STEM Mentor/ Tutor

Springfield Technical Community College
01.2018 - 01.2018

Barista

Rice Fruit Farm LLC
01.2017 - 01.2019

Diploma - undefined

Minnechaug Regional High School

No Degree - General Studies, Radiology Technician, Respiratory Therapy

Springfield Technical Community College

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