Alecia Taylor
Beaver,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented with experience providing direct patient care and office management in busy dental practices and nursing facilities. Trained in sterilization procedures, charting, and patient relations. Certified in dental radiography and committed to helping provide top-notch patient care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Also, a previously organized Loan Officer Assistant who brought exceptional administrative and problem-solving skills focused on efficiently fulfilling loan requirements. Knowledgeable about checklists and disclosures, business correspondence, and recordkeeping. Skilled at keeping all paperwork orderly and properly transferred.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Refresh Dental
04.2023 - 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.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10 procedures daily.
Bagel Shop Employee
Beaver Bagel
10.2019 - 04.2023
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage, and service.
- Chopped, diced, and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Maintained proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Villa Saint Joseph
12.2015 - 10.2019
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Help Agency
08.2013 - 12.2015
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Mortgage Agent
Mortgage Connect LP
02.2012 - 08.2013
- Kept detailed records regarding approved, denied and received loan applications.
- Compiled applications and paperwork and double-checked for accuracy.
- Obtained and compiled copies of loan applicants' credit histories, corporate financial statements and other information.
- Submitted applications for credit analysts.
- Scanned and uploaded loan and related documents into system.
- Examined and verified information in loan application and closing documents.
- Filed and maintained loan records.
- Assembled and compiled documents for loan closings.
- Prepared and delivered loan documents to title and escrow teams.
- Prepared and typed loan applications, closing documents or legal documents using computers.
- Assembled and compiled title abstracts, insurance forms, loan documents and tax receipts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Community College of Beaver County
Monaca, PA05.2015
Skills
- Dental Radiography
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Relations
- Electronic Charting
- Continuing Education Commitment
- Customer Service
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Patient Care
- Reliable team player
- HIPAA Compliance
- Adaptable
- Medical office administration
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Refresh Dental
04.2023 - Current
Bagel Shop Employee
Beaver Bagel
10.2019 - 04.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Villa Saint Joseph
12.2015 - 10.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Help Agency
08.2013 - 12.2015
Mortgage Agent
Mortgage Connect LP
02.2012 - 08.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Community College of Beaver County
- Certified Dental Assistant
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