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Carissa Swope
Dental Assistant
Mandeville,LA
Summary
Ambitious, reliable and energetic Dental Assistant seeking employment at Outshine Dental; bringing outstanding personality, great communication skills and excellent dental care capability. Ready to provide effective chair side support to dentist.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Key Holder
Dollar General
Covington, Louisiana
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers and product merchandising.
- Met sales targets consistently for each shift by positively engaging customers and delivering high levels of service.
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management and supervising staff.
- Oversaw employee scheduling, inventory replenishment and other daily functions to maintain smooth operational flow and address surprise issues head-on.
- Managed customer needs and delegated tasks to employees for optimal coverage.
- Recruited, hired and trained over 2 new team members in 2-3 weeks.
Dental Assistant Student Intern
Nelson Dental
Metairie, LA
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Used Dentrix to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 2-3 procedures daily
- Gathered patient data for 2-3 patients daily
CNA
The Ridge
Silverdale, WA
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 9-bed units by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
Education
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) - Dental Assisting
Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy
Metairie, LA 09.2021 - 11.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant -
CNA - Life Care Center
Port Orchard, WA 01.2019 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Klahowya Secondary School
Silverdale, WA 09.2007 - 06.2013
Skills
Adaptability
Multitasking abilities
Dental office administration
Dental radiography
Patient data gathering
Equipment sterilization
Treatment room cleanup
Team collaboration
Full Mouth Radiographs
Electronic Charting
Software
Dentrix
Certification
First Aid/CPR Certified - 2021
Timeline
Dental Assistant Student Intern
Nelson Dental
09.2021 - 11.2021
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) - Dental Assisting
Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy
09.2021 - 11.2021
Key Holder
Dollar General
01.2021 - Current
CNA
The Ridge
12.2019 - 12.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant -
CNA - Life Care Center
01.2019 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Klahowya Secondary School
09.2007 - 06.2013