Taylor Apodaca
Casa Grande
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to learn and secure a position at an established company. Ready to help my team achieve company goals and to achieve personal goals as well.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
02.2025 - Current
- 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.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- 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.
Senior Correctional Officer
Corecivic Inc.
01.2020 - 02.2025
- Maintained accurate records of all interactions with inmates in accordance with departmental guidelines on documentation standards.
- Assisted in the development of institutional policies that promoted fairness, consistency, and respect among staff and inmates alike.
- Mentored junior correctional officers, sharing best practices in effective inmate management strategies.
- Provided crisis intervention during emergencies, utilizing de-escalation techniques to maintain a calm environment.
- Conducted investigations into alleged incidents of inmate misconduct, gathering evidence to inform disciplinary decisions made by administrative staff.
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Southwestern Eye Center
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Enhanced diagnostic process for physicians with precise ocular measurements using advanced ophthalmic equipment.
- Promoted eye health education by providing patients with informative materials on proper eyewear use, hygiene practices, and disease prevention strategies.
- Improved patient care by conducting thorough medical histories and performing accurate visual acuity tests.
Dental Assistant
Gila River Health Care
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
Education
Dental Assistant Certification -
Carrington College
Mesa, AZ02-2014
High School Diploma -
Casa Grande Union High School
Casa Grande, AZ05-2011
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Sterilization techniques
- Treatment room setup
- Infection control proficiency
- Oral hygiene education
Certification
- Coronal Polishing Certification
- Dental Radiology Certification
- Riot Control Chemical Agents Instructor Certification
- Field Training Officer Certification
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
02.2025 - Current
Senior Correctional Officer
Corecivic Inc.
01.2020 - 02.2025
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Southwestern Eye Center
11.2018 - 12.2019
Dental Assistant
Gila River Health Care
06.2018 - 11.2018
Dental Assistant Certification -
Carrington College
High School Diploma -
Casa Grande Union High School
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