Cara Smith
Hermitage,TN
Summary
Highly motivated, compassionate, and detail -oriented Registered Dental Assistant with 4 years of extensive experience providing excellent support during dental exams and procedures. Committed to fostering a relaxed and comfortable environment in which patients feel welcomed. Accepted, reassured, and confident in the care they receive.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center Inc
Nashville , TN
08.2019 - Current
- 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.
Home Manager
Support Solutions Of Mid-South
Nashville , TN
06.2015 - 08.2019
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Caregiver
Aging In place
Nashville , TN
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Customer Service Representative
T-Mobile
Nashville , TN
08.2011 - 09.2013
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Answered inbound calls, chats and emails to facilitate customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Caruthersville High School
Caruthersville, MO05.2001
Skills
- Treatment Room Setup
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Exam Room Setups
- Sterilization Techniques
- Taking X-Rays
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Medical Charting
- Preliminary Impressions
- Emergency Dental Care
- Dental Radiography
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Chairside Assistance
college
- Remington college Nashville Campus
- July 2018-April 2019
Certification
- Coronal polishing
- Sealant Certification
- Dental Radiology
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center Inc
08.2019 - Current
Home Manager
Support Solutions Of Mid-South
06.2015 - 08.2019
Caregiver
Aging In place
10.2013 - 06.2015
Customer Service Representative
T-Mobile
08.2011 - 09.2013
High School Diploma -
Caruthersville High School
- Coronal polishing
- Sealant Certification
- Dental Radiology
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