April Shouse
Joshua,TX
Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant with 3 1/2 years of experience efficiently assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Ballard Family Dentistry
06.2022 - Current
- Assisting in Sedation treatments.
- Assisting in Nitrous treatments.
- Assisting in Endodontic treatments.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Updated patient records regularly after each appointment or procedure to ensure accurate documentation.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients following various treatments such as extractions or root canals.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Registered Dental Assistant
Ikids Pediatric Dentistry
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisting in IV sedation treatments.
- Assisting in nitrous treatments.
- Assisting in sedation treatments.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
- Performed general chair-side duties for pediatric dentistry.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene habits, fostering long-term dental health improvement.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
Education
GED -
Joshua High School
Joshua, TXCertificate -
The College of Health Care Professions
TX04.2021
Skills
- Time management capabilities
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Patient records management
- Dental impressions
- Treatment room setup
- First aid training
- Chairside assistance
- Patient relations
- Dental radiography
- Dental software fluency
- Dental procedure assistance
- Pediatric dentistry
- General dentistry
- Taking X-rays
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Nitrous certification
- Dental assistant (RDA)
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Texas Dental Board.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification - Texas Dental Board.
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Ballard Family Dentistry
06.2022 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Ikids Pediatric Dentistry
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Texas Dental Board.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification - Texas Dental Board.
GED -
Joshua High School
Certificate -
The College of Health Care Professions
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