APRIL SANDLIN
Aspen Dental
Opelika
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Dedicated and compassionate Dental Assistant providing professional, patient-focused support in a dental setting. Brings a strong background of childcare, including five plus years of experience as a nanny and a previous background as a daycare teacher. Skilled in communication, organization, multitasking, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, and building positive relationships with patients, families, and co-workers. Dependable, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute strong clinical, interpersonal, and organizational skills to a healthcare team.
Work History
Dental Assistant
2 Months- Assisted in chairside procedures, ensuring patient comfort and efficient workflow.
- Prepared and sterilized dental instruments, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Managed patient records using digital software, enhancing data accuracy and accessibility.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care, improving adherence to oral health guidelines.
- 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.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Promoted a positive environment for patients and staff through effective communication and teamwork.
- Schedule patients for next visit
Nanny/Housekeeper
4 Years 11 Months- Provided transportation to activities.
- Implemented positive reinforcements.
- Successfully potty-trained 1 toddler.
- Tracked children's progress.
- Monitored child behavior.
- Provided long-term care for 1 child.
- Handled all child-related needs.
- Maintained a sanitary environment.
- Created a positive and nurturing environment.
- Established household expectations.
- Encouraged balance of academics and personal development.
- Prepared meals for children.
- Enhanced productivity.
- Maintained a laundry routine for family members' clothing.
- Informed parents on child's progress.
- Identified learning or behavioral challenges.
- Coordinated child-friendly accommodations.
- Supervised extracurricular activities.
Nanny/Housekeeper
1 Year 2 Months- Provided transportation to activities.
- Implemented positive reinforcements.
- Monitored child behavior.
- Reduced parent stress.
- Provided long-term care for 2 children.
- Handled all child-related needs.
- Created a positive and nurturing environment.
- Prepared meals for children.
Daycare Childcare Provider
3 Years 5 Months- Documented individual child developmental milestones.
- Successfully implemented potty-training programs.
- Built strong relationships with children and parents.
- Contributed to stronger cognitive development reviews.
- Implemented clean-up and simple tasks.
- Boosted engagement levels among children.
- Used positive reinforcement to promote good behavior.
- Effectively managed a classroom of 1-25 children.
- Conducted sensory play sessions.
- Ensured consistent developmental support for children.
- Observed early behavioral patterns during free-play.
- Implemented consistent oversight.
- Supervised outdoor play.
- Created safe and engaging nap-time routines.
- Ensured children followed safety procedures.
- Designed engaging learning stations.
- Provided progress reports to parents.
Education
High School
Some college (No degree) - Core Studies
Some college (No degree) - Dental Hygiene
Dental Assisting Certification - Dental Assisting
Skills
Dental Assisting
Patient Care
Patient Education
Time Management
Communication
Attention to Detail
Teamwork
Organization
Professionalism
Adaptability
Child Supervision and Safety
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Nanny/Housekeeper
Melissa Kerber
07.2021 - 06.2026Read More
Nanny/Housekeeper
Susanna Brown
05.2020 - 07.2021Read More
Daycare Childcare Provider
Growing Room Auburn
09.2015 - 02.2019Read More
Auburn Dental Spa
Dental Assisting Certification from Dental Assisting
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Opelika High School
High School
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Southern Union State Community College
Some college (No degree) from Core Studies
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Columbus Technical College
Some college (No degree) from Dental Hygiene
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