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Ashley Distler

Ashland,MO

Summary

Dynamic Oral Surgery Assistant with a proven track record at Columbia Oral Surgery and Dental Implants, excelling in patient care and surgical assistance. Skilled in sterile technique and IV management, I foster a comforting environment while ensuring precise procedure coordination. Committed to enhancing patient experiences through attention to detail and effective communication.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dance Instructor

Momentum Dance Academy
Ashland, MO
09.2022 - Current
  • Instruct students on the foundations and techniques of dance.
  • Designing dance pieces and performances for class and recitals.
  • Teach using a variety of methods, from demonstration to verbal direction.
  • Provide a safe environment, physically, emotionally, and physiologically.
  • Act as a role model while providing appropriate discipline.
  • Established a clear explanation for behavior and attire.
  • Develop engaging lesson plans for diverse dance styles and skill levels.
  • Foster a positive learning environment, encouraging student expression and confidence.
  • Create a safe environment where students can learn without fear of criticism or judgment.
  • Demonstrate proper technique while teaching new movements or steps.
  • Develop and implement dance classes for students of all ages, levels and abilities.
  • Motivate students by providing positive reinforcement when appropriate.

Oral Surgery Assistant

Columbia Oral Surgery and Dental Implants
Columbia, MO
06.2014 - Current
  • Responsible for patient admissions and procedure preparation
  • Comforting and caring for patients pre/post-operative
  • Assisting during oral surgery including passing instruments, managing the suction, irrigating, helping with retraction, and airway management
  • Instruct patients on post-procedure protocols and practices
  • Assist with starting and management of intravenous lines
  • Operating sterilization equipment and applying sterile technique
  • Taking radiographs
  • Use of electronic medical records for new patients and day of procedure patient intake, including collecting relevant health data
  • Implant coordinator including, preparing patients for their dental implant procedure, interacting with the sales representative and ordering any needed implants for the office.
  • Replacing medical dressing for dry sockets and removing sutures
  • Deep sense of punctuality, accuracy, efficiently, and professionalism
  • Assisted with patient preparations for oral surgery procedures.
  • Sterilized and organized surgical instruments and equipment efficiently.
  • Monitored patient comfort during pre-operative and post-operative care.

Server

Applebee’s
Jefferson City, MO
10.2012 - 06.2014
  • Greeted patients with a friendly and outgoing attitude
  • Interacted with customers frequently to ensure optimal customer satisfaction
  • Prepared checks and collected payments from customers
  • Accurately took orders and partnered with team members to serve food and beverages to exceed guest expectation
  • Provided restaurant maintenance around table, kitchen and server stations

Education

Dental Hygiene coursework -

State Fair Community College
Sedalia, MO
01.2017

Dental Hygiene coursework -

Moberly Area Community College
Columbia, MO
01.2015

High school Diploma -

Jefferson City High School
Jefferson City, MO
01.2012

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Sterile technique
  • Radiograph interpretation
  • Surgical assistance
  • IV management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Medical record keeping
  • Procedure coordination
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management

Certification

  • How to Wow Patients: The Four Key Principles, 02/16/17, 2 continuing education credits
  • Anesthesia Assisting Monitoring Course (Oral Surgery Assistants), 09/22/23

Volunteer Experience

MOMOM (Missouri Mission of Mercy), 07/01/15 - 08/31/15

Timeline

Dance Instructor

Momentum Dance Academy
09.2022 - Current

Oral Surgery Assistant

Columbia Oral Surgery and Dental Implants
06.2014 - Current

Server

Applebee’s
10.2012 - 06.2014

Dental Hygiene coursework -

State Fair Community College

Dental Hygiene coursework -

Moberly Area Community College

High school Diploma -

Jefferson City High School

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