Aaya Dawood
Kansas city Kansas
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with a proven track record at Dental Assisting, excelling in infection control and patient education. Skilled in four-handed dentistry and effective communication, I enhanced patient satisfaction through attentive care and efficient chairside assistance, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes and a sterile environment for every procedure.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dental Assisting
10.2024 - 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.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- 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.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
Phlebotomy Student
Phlebotomists
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Supported successful accreditation efforts by diligently adhering to regulatory requirements for phlebotomy practice within the facility.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills in collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.
- Continuously updated knowledge of phlebotomy best practices through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Built rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathy, and clear communication during challenging medical situations.
Restaurant
Waiter
07.2019 - 10.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Daycare Teacher
Teacher
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
- Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Enhanced children''s emotional development through empathetic communication and active listening techniques.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Increased daycare students'' social skills by incorporating group activities and cooperative play into daily routines.
- Maintained accurate documentation of student progress, behavior incidents, and parent-teacher conferences for review as needed.
- Collaborated with fellow daycare teachers to create a cohesive educational experience across all classrooms within the center.
- Implemented creative art projects to encourage self-expression and fine motor skill development among young children.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Led small group instruction tailored to each child''s unique abilities and interests, ensuring personalized attention during learning activities.
- Maintained open lines of communication with other staff members regarding any concerns or updates on individual students'' progress.
- Fostered critical thinking skills in daycare students through age-appropriate problem-solving exercises during circle time activities.
- Administered assessments for developmental milestones, identifying areas of growth or concern to address promptly.
CNA
Student
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
No Degree -
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KSHigh School Diploma -
J.C Harmen High School
Kansas City, KS05-2019
Skills
- Infection control
- Radiation safety
- Four-handed dentistry
- Chairside assistance
- X-ray preparation
- Patient documentation
- Dental imaging
- Dental supply management
- Patient education
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Problem solving
- Empathy in care
- Dental impressions
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
- Patient scheduling
- Treatment room breakdown
- Patient services
- First aid training
- Oral surgery assistance
- Dental staff assistance
- Dental staff support
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Clinical support
- Taking X-rays
- Exam room setups
Languages
Arabic
Full Professional
Timeline
Phlebotomy Student
Phlebotomists
02.2025 - 04.2025
Dental Assistant
Dental Assisting
10.2024 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Teacher
05.2023 - 04.2024
CNA
Student
01.2023 - 03.2023
Restaurant
Waiter
07.2019 - 10.2024
No Degree -
Johnson County Community College
High School Diploma -
J.C Harmen High School
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