Overview
Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Certification
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Brandy Shelton

Russellville,AR

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Dardanelle Regional Medical Center
Dardanelle, AR
01.2023 - Current
  • Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
  • Provided assistance to surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.
  • Transported patients to operating room before surgery and monitored vital signs throughout procedure.
  • Ensured all necessary equipment was available for each procedure.
  • Organized operating room by setting up surgical trays with instruments according to surgeon preference.
  • Kept inventory of supplies and ordered new items as needed.
  • Observed aseptic technique and infection control protocols at all times.
  • Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
  • Monitored sterilization process for surgical instruments or equipment used during procedures.
  • Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
  • Inspected instruments post-operatively for proper function or damage before returning them to stock room.
  • Provided support services such as stocking supplies in OR rooms or restocking carts between cases.
  • Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, scrub techs., while performing duties in the OR environment.
  • Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
  • Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
  • Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
  • Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.

Johnson County Tax Collector

Johnson County
Clarksville, AR
11.2018 - 08.2019
  • Received and processed payments for property taxes.
  • Maintained accurate records of all tax collection activities.
  • Provided customer service to taxpayers regarding the payment of taxes, exemptions, and deductions.
  • Verified accuracy of documents related to tax assessment and collection.
  • Researched discrepancies in financial records.
  • Investigated delinquent accounts and enforced collection remedies such as liens or levies.
  • Answered inquiries from taxpayers about tax bills and other payment issues.

Registered Dental Assistant

Harderson Family Dentistry
Clarksville, AR
04.2013 - 05.2017
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
  • Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
  • Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
  • Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
  • Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
  • Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
  • Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
  • Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
  • Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
  • Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
  • Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
  • Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
  • Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
  • Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
  • Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
  • Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
  • Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.

Registered Dental Assistant

Dr. John Rommell D.D.S
Clarksville, AR
02.2006 - 04.2013
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
  • Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
  • Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
  • Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
  • Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
  • Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
  • Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
  • Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
  • Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
  • Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
  • Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
  • Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
  • Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
  • Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
  • Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.

Education

High School Diploma -

Westside High School
Coal Hill, AR
05-1999

Health and Physical Education

UA Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR

Health And Physical Education

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Dental Assisting

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA

Skills

  • Surgical Assistance
  • Transporting patients
  • Preparing for surgeries
  • Equipment set up and operation
  • Aseptic and sterilization techniques
  • Passing surgical tools
  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Organizational abilities
  • Equipment set up
  • Workplace Safety
  • Supply Management
  • Surgical counts
  • Instrument preparation
  • Patient transportation

Affiliations

  • Enjoy spending time with my granddaughter and traveling.

Certification

  • Did hold my RDA

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Dardanelle Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - Current

Johnson County Tax Collector

Johnson County
11.2018 - 08.2019

Registered Dental Assistant

Harderson Family Dentistry
04.2013 - 05.2017

Registered Dental Assistant

Dr. John Rommell D.D.S
02.2006 - 04.2013

High School Diploma -

Westside High School

Health and Physical Education

UA Fort Smith

Health And Physical Education

Arkansas Tech University

Dental Assisting

Penn Foster Career School
  • Did hold my RDA

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