Kennedy Catena
Fort Huachuca
Summary
Detail-oriented Orthodontic Assistant with experience in patient education and digital workflow. Committed to maintaining compliance with safety protocols and enhancing patient experiences through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Haeger Orthodontics
Maple Valley
06.2024 - Current
- Prepared and sterilized dental instruments and equipment for procedures.
- Educated patients on orthodontic care and oral hygiene practices.
- Managed patient records and ensured accurate documentation of treatments.
- Ensured compliance with safety and infection control protocols in the clinic.
- Instructed patients on how to properly use orthodontic appliances such as headgear or elastics.
Activity Director
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
Tacoma
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Handled budgetary concerns, keeping activities affordable.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations regarding safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Collaborated with staff to tailor programs to individual resident needs.
- Managed schedules and logistics for recreational activities and events.
- Coordinated calendars, shifts and activity schedules with staff.
Orthodontic Assistant
Kirby Nelson Orthodontics
Maple Valley
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Assisted with laboratory procedures such as pouring models, trimming appliances, fabricating retainers.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times according to HIPAA regulations.
- Answered phones promptly and handled inquiries from potential clients professionally.
- Ensured compliance with safety and infection control protocols in the clinic.
Education
High School Diploma -
Enumclaw Sr High School
Enumclaw, WA06-2021
Skills
- Compliance adherence
- Scheduling logistics
- Orthodontic appliance adjustment
- Orthodontic supply inventory
- Orthodontic case presentation
- Orthodontic records management
- Orthodontic study model trimming
- Disinfection and sterilization
Affiliations
I love to be in the outdoors! I enjoy Hunting, Fishing, And Playing golf! I have been hunting since i was 5 and playing golf since i was 10. In the last couple of years I have found a love of reading! i set my self a goal of 150 books for 2025 and i have surpassed it by 78 books. I just got married in August of 2025 to my Husband Anthony in a civil wedding and we just got or first home on base in for Huachuca, Az
References
References available upon request.
Certification
Registered Dental Assistant - Since 2021
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Haeger Orthodontics
06.2024 - Current
Activity Director
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
12.2023 - 06.2024
Orthodontic Assistant
Kirby Nelson Orthodontics
08.2021 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Enumclaw Sr High School