1. Donna J. Portugues
1734 W. Eldred Dr. Tampa, FL 33603 | dportugues@ufl.edu | 813-766-9901
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a health education internship that allows me to utilize my knowledge of chronic diseases and passion for heart
health and wellness; along with my strong sense of teamwork, interpersonal communication skills and strong attention to
detail to contribute to the prevention of heart and cardiovascular disease in the community.
EDUCATION
Bachelor ofScience, Health Education and Behavior May 2017
University ofFlorida, Gainesville, FL
GPA- 3.97/4.00
Relevant coursework – Nutrition- Power Point Presentation: Glucose Regulation
Methods and Materials – Health Advocacy Campaign: Oral Cancer
Meharry Medical College, School ofDentistry August 1989- January 1992
Nashville, TN
GPA- 3.38/4.00
Expanded Functions & Radiography - Dental Assisting May 1986
Florida College,Tampa, FL
GPA- 4.00/4.00
St. Petersburg College August 1983 – May 1985
Clearwater, FL
GPA-3.54/4.00
WORK EXPERIENCE
Comprehensive Dental Care - Dental Assistant June 2013 –February 2015
Palm Harbor, FL
 Promoted patient treatment through education
 Implemented new methods for lab procedures to decrease cross-contamination
 Counseled patients about oral health conditions with correlations to systemic diseases
 Coached younger dental assistants with new skills and techniques
 Summarized and presented pertinent patient history in team meetings
 Integrated team efforts to ensure efficiency and quality of patient care
Anthony R. Cheslock DDS – Front Desk /Dental Assistant January 1998 –June 2013
Tampa, FL
 Executed daily operation of phones, patient transactions, and scheduling to maximize efficiency
 Coordinated dental insurance benefits with patient treatment and filed claims for reimbursement
 Generated daily ,monthly and end of year reports for provider production and collections
 Managed laboratory prescriptions and invoices for both in house and external lab cases
 Evaluated inventory and recommended supply order purchases
 Fabricated temporary crowns and bridges in addition to other appliances
 Established instrumentation kits for traveling specialists
 Solved problems with patient’s dental appliances and repaired when necessary
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Florida Mission ofMercy March 2014 –April 2016
Tampa, FL
Jacksonville,FL
 Addressed dental concerns of a diverse population and evaluated treatment needs
 Described patient needs in chart to be identified by treating dentists
 Arranged for other volunteers to escort patients to appropriate treatment clinic
 Assisted Dentists with oral surgery and coached patients through procedures
 Interpreted post-operative instructions to a diverse population
 Demonstrated understanding of health disparities among the population
SKILLS
Certification: First Aid/CPR with AED, September 2016, ISSA Exercise Therapy, January 2017
Computer: Microsoft Word and Power Point