BRENDA VARNUM
New Baden,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated day care owner with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Well versed on day care licensing standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrator/Manager
Mrs. Brenda's Home Day Care Center
New Baden, IL
05.2018 - Current
- Serves as Day Care Administrator/Owner
- Initiates licensing activity, supports necessary inspections, providing reapplication forms, etc. prior to licensing and at renewal intervals.
- Well versed and compliant with Title 89, Illinois Administrative Code, Part 407 - Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers.
- Process meal menu documents to Better Child Care Inc.
- Maintains fire/health standards in accordance with IDPH, State and local inspection standards.
- Maintain client records to include Child emergency info., consent forms, and medical records.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as storytelling, role-playing, games to engage students in the learning process.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Erik Taube
Mascoutah, IL
02.2012 - 04.2018
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
Dental Assistant
Stone Falls Dental Care
O'Fallon, IL
01.2006 - 03.2012
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws regarding employment practices.
- Provided training to new hires on office policies and procedures.
- Reviewed contracts for accuracy prior to signing off on behalf of the company.
- Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Assisted in recruiting, onboarding and training new employees.
Education
Certificate - Dental Assistant
Al-Med Academy Allied College
St. Ann, MO08-1990
Prerequisite Courses - General Studies
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL05-1990
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing
Beck Vocational Center
Red Bud, IL05-1990
Certificate - Medical Billing/Coding
American Academy of Professional Coders
CorrespondenceSkills
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
- Organized
- Self Driven
- Keen eye for detail
- Strong knowledge of ILCS Administrative Code
Affiliations
- Assists with ADLs to paralyzed patient during off hours
- Peer Recognition Award, Scentsy Corporation (2020).
- Recognized as top seller, Mary Kay Corporation (2022).
Certification
- Recognized for completing CACFP Child Nutrition Training, Better Child Care Health Bites, Oct 2023.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Administrator/Manager
Mrs. Brenda's Home Day Care Center
05.2018 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Erik Taube
02.2012 - 04.2018
Dental Assistant
Stone Falls Dental Care
01.2006 - 03.2012
Certificate - Dental Assistant
Al-Med Academy Allied College
Prerequisite Courses - General Studies
Southwestern Illinois College
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing
Beck Vocational Center
Certificate - Medical Billing/Coding
American Academy of Professional Coders
- Recognized for completing CACFP Child Nutrition Training, Better Child Care Health Bites, Oct 2023.
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