I am a compassionate Dental Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, dental procedure assistance, and infection control practices. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to ensure optimal patient comfort and support dentist's needs during procedures.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Picker Packer
Nike Adapt
Byhalia, MS
11.2024 - Current
Labeled packages accurately with destination addresses for shipping purposes.
Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
Monitored stock levels of warehouse supplies such as boxes, packaging materials and labels.
Logistics Specialist Clerk
US Army National Guard
Corinth, MS
01.2020 - Current
Loaded, unloaded, moved and sorted materials to keep items flowing to correct locations.
Managed daily activities of staff responsible for order fulfillment and distribution services.
Participated in logistics planning and forecasting activities to meet future demand effectively.
Dental Assistant
New Image Family Dentistry
Memphis, TN
05.2023 - 07.2023
Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Prepared dental impressions and models of teeth utilizing waxes, plaster, and other materials.
Cashier Team Lead
Burger King
Olive Branch, MS
08.2016 - 12.2019
Processed credit card payments and gave counter slips to customers for signatures.
Greeted customers and provided friendly customer service.
Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
Server
Ocharley’s
Olive Branch, MS
08.2016 - 10.2019
Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
Checked food before serving it to customers.
Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.