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BARBARA MCMEEL

Slidell,LA

Summary

Highly motivated and detail-oriented Entry Level Dental Assistant with exceptional patient care skills and a passion for providing top-quality care. Skilled in assisting with a variety of dental procedures, maintaining a clean and safe working environment, and documenting patient care services.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Bookseller

Owner
Slidell, USA
03.2019 - Current
  • Operate a book selling ecommerce business via Amazon
  • Fulfill orders online
  • Communicate with customers electronically to address questions/complaints about orders, products, policies, or shipping issues
  • Determine pricing for optimal profits
  • Provided information about titles, authors, and genres to customers who requested assistance.

Dental Assistant

Delta College
Slidell, USA
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Greeted patients, scheduled appointments and managed patient records.
  • Recorded vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature before treatments began.
  • Updated patient medical histories prior to each appointment.
  • Performed X-rays and dental charting.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by following safety protocols.
  • Sterilization and infection control
  • Patient education and communication
  • Instructed patients on proper brushing, flossing, diet and other preventive dentistry techniques.
  • Took impressions of teeth for crowns or bridges.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Advantage Health Services
New Orleans, USA
06.2003 - 05.2018
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.

  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
  • Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.

Education

Dental Assistant Program -

Delta College
Slidell, LA
10.2024

Practical Nursing Program -

Delgado Community College, Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA

Diploma -

Northshore High School
Slidell, LA

Skills

  • CPR/BLS Certified
  • Oral Hygiene Instruction
  • Impressions
  • Infection Control
  • Dental Terminology
  • Chair-side support
  • Treatment room setup/ breakdown
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Knowledgeable in Dentrix
  • Taking X-rays
  • Vital Sign Readings
  • Coronal Polishing
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Instrument Sterilization

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Delta College
05.2024 - 10.2024

Bookseller

Owner
03.2019 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Advantage Health Services
06.2003 - 05.2018

Dental Assistant Program -

Delta College

Practical Nursing Program -

Delgado Community College, Charity School of Nursing

Diploma -

Northshore High School

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