Brandi Viel
Pecatonica,IL
Summary
. Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Southern Illinois Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Belleville, IL
- Performed general chair-side duties for oral surgery.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, and postoperative instructions.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
Orthodontic Assistant
Dr. Groesch & Longos Middleton Orthodontics
Springfield , IL
- Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as removing wires and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Completed routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Took x-rays, photographs and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Luker Dental Care
Springfield , IL
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Assistant Teacher
Antzy Pants Preschool
Pecatonica, IL
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Education
Rock Valley College
Rockford, ILHigh School Diploma -
Winnebago High School
Winnebago, IL05.1991
Skills
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Customer Service
- Oral Hygiene Techniques
- Organization and Prioritization
- Dental Radiography
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Patient Flow Management
- Medical Charting
- Addressing Patient Inquiries
Drawing, Spending time with family
I am a wife and a mother to three wonderful, now young adults. I have spent years watching and helping my children grow, and now feel ready to enter back into the work force. I love spending time with my husband and three children along with family and friends any chance I can get. I also enjoy drawing and quilting on my own time. Though not much of an accomplished artist, I have had the privilege of having one of my paintings hang in a local Rockford Hospital in the neo -natal ward. I haven't been in the work force for awhile, but I would love to return to the dental field because I've always enjoyed working with patients and making them feel at ease.
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Antzy Pants Preschool
08.2010 - 05.2013
Dental Assistant
Southern Illinois Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Orthodontic Assistant
Dr. Groesch & Longos Middleton Orthodontics
Dental Assistant
Dr. Luker Dental Care
Rock Valley College
High School Diploma -
Winnebago High School
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