Alisa Poliakova
Summary
Proactive Dental Assistant and Nurse with extensive experience in equipment sterilization, treatment room preparation, and chairside assistance. Skilled in performing x-rays, managing dental supplies, and documenting patient information. Bringing strong manual dexterity, emergency response preparedness, and effective patient communication to support optimal dental and medical care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dentist Clinic
07.2007 - 12.2022
- 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.
- 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.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- 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.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
Nurse
Hospital
07.2005 - 06.2007
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Medical College № 6
06.2005
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment Scheduling
- X-Ray Processing
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- Team Collaboration
- Instrument Sterilization Techniques
- Cross-Training Capabilities
- Dental Material Handling
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Teeth Cleaning Assistance
- First Aid Training
- Restorative procedures
- Inventory Management
- Dental staff assistance
- Endodontic Procedure Assistance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Oral Surgery
- Pediatric dental care
- Orthodontic Procedure Support
- Strong manual dexterity
- Emergency Response Preparedness
- Periodontal treatment assistance
- Prosthodontic Treatment Support
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Instrument Sterilization
- Personable Communication
- Dental Assistant
- Fluoride Treatments
- Oral Hygiene Techniques
- Inventory Replenishment
- Oral Hygiene
- Teeth Cleaning
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Data Entry
Languages
Russian
English
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dentist Clinic
07.2007 - 12.2022
Nurse
Hospital
07.2005 - 06.2007
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Medical College № 6
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