Carisma D. Taylor
Harrisville,MS
Summary
Energetic with commitment to high standards of service, performance, and integrity. Focused on quality and consistent client service. Dedicated and reliable with organized, proactive and problem solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BLS Instructor
American Heart Association
05.2023 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry standards and best practices in BLS instruction.
- Improved student retention rates by consistently delivering engaging and interactive BLS training sessions.
- Provided timely communication with students regarding class schedules, updates, and any changes or cancellations as needed.
- Proactively addressed any concerns or issues raised by students during the course, resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Promoted a positive learning environment for optimal skill acquisition among diverse groups of learners.
- Organized supplies for each training session, ensuring all equipment was clean, functional, and readily available for use during classes.
- Ensured compliance with American Heart Association guidelines in all aspects of BLS instruction and certification procedures.
Dental Assistant Instructor
Delta Technical College
Ridgeland, MS
08.2020 - Current
- I supervise, educate, and assess students' use of dental tools and equipment. Develop, report and maintain data records of student's grades, attendance and training activities. Conduct on-the-job training classes and sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, or methods of dental hygiene. Assist in placing students in appropriate dental offices for externship. Assisting students with training and the development skills for jobs. Manage all students progress and prepare required strategies to complete all programs and ensure compliance to all federal and state regulations.
Lead Dental Assistant
MISSISSIPPI SMILES
Jackson, MS
02.2017 - 08.2020
- I assisted all physicians with general dentistry procedures and conscious sedation, seated patients, completed impression procedures, made temporary crowns, took x-rays, performed dental prophylaxis on younger patients, cleaned and sterilized instruments, as well as maintained stock. I also performed receptionist duties including but not limited to scheduling appointments, checking eligibility, managing telephone calls and checking patients in and out.
Lead Dental Assistant
RIDGEWOOD SMILES
Jackson, MS
08.2016 - 02.2017
- My duties included but not limited to assisting the Dentist with dental procedures, seated patients, completed impression procedures, made temporary crowns, took x-rays, performed dental prophylaxis on patients, cleaned and sterilized instruments, as well as maintaining stock and ordering supplies. I also performed receptionist duties including but not limited to scheduling appointments, checking patients in and out, and managing telephone calls.
Oral Surgery Dental Assistant
KOOL SMILES
Jackson, MS
06.2013 - 05.2016
- My duties range from preparing operatories to checking and monitoring blood pressure, nitrous oxide, and educating patients about postoperative dental care. I used PPE to sterilize and arrange instruments and maintain patient's dental records.
Dental Assistant
KOOL SMILES
Jackson, MS
06.2011 - 05.2016
- I assisted all physicians with general dentistry procedures, seated patients, completed impression procedures, took x-rays, performed dental prophylaxis on younger patients, cleaned and sterilized instruments, as well as maintain stock. I also performed receptionist duties including but not limited to scheduling appointments, checking patients in and out, and managing telephone calls.
Dental Assistant
DENTAL ASSOCIATES
Jackson, MS
06.2010 - 06.2011
- I assisted both physicians with four handed dentistry, took impressions, seated patients, took x-rays, mixed materials, cleaned and sterilized instruments, and maintained stock.
Intern
WHITLOCK FAMILY DENTISTRY
Jackson, MS
04.2010 - 05.2010
- I was introduced to chair side to four handed dentistry, this included taking x-rays, impressions, mixing materials, charting dental treatments, and preparing operatories.
Education
Associate Degree - Dental Assistant
Antonelli College
Flowood, MS05.2010
High School Diploma - Gender Studies
Mendenhall High School
Mendenhall, MS05.2007
Skills
- Dental terminology
- Chairside assisting
- Patient care techniques
- Radiography proficiency
- Student engagement
- Motivational skills
- Ethics and confidentiality
Accomplishments
CPR/BLS Instructor
CPR/BLS certification
Radiology permit holder
DANB ICE Certification
DANB RHS Certification
Certification
- CPR (BLS) certification
- CPR BLS Instructor certification
- Dental Radiology Permit
- DANB ICE Certification
- DANB RHS Certification
Timeline
BLS Instructor
American Heart Association
05.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant Instructor
Delta Technical College
08.2020 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
MISSISSIPPI SMILES
02.2017 - 08.2020
Lead Dental Assistant
RIDGEWOOD SMILES
08.2016 - 02.2017
Oral Surgery Dental Assistant
KOOL SMILES
06.2013 - 05.2016
Dental Assistant
KOOL SMILES
06.2011 - 05.2016
Dental Assistant
DENTAL ASSOCIATES
06.2010 - 06.2011
Intern
WHITLOCK FAMILY DENTISTRY
04.2010 - 05.2010
Associate Degree - Dental Assistant
Antonelli College
High School Diploma - Gender Studies
Mendenhall High School