Dynamic and detail-oriented Registered Dental Assistant with a proven track record at Dental Health Partners, excelling in patient education and treatment planning. Skilled in dental radiography and electronic charting, I enhance patient comfort and care quality, ensuring compliance with health standards while fostering a positive environment. Certified in CPR/AED.
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
8 Years 5 Months
Dental Health Partners | 03.2018 - Current
Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean working environment.
Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
Bartender (part time)
6 Years 4 Months
281 Bar | 10.2019 - 02.2026
Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area, ensuring compliance with health standards.
Trained new staff on bar procedures, drink preparation techniques, and customer service best practices.
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Certified Nursing Assistant
8 Years 3 Months
Good Samaritan Society | 04.2013 - 07.2021
Assisted patients with daily activities, enhancing individual comfort and quality of care.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
Led initiatives to improve patient mobility, fostering independence among residents.
Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Education
High School Diploma
Stickney Public School | Stickney, SD | 05.2011
Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Course-LATI
Radiology-Western Dakota Technical Institute
Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen-University of South Dakota