Carmen Westrup
Bluegrass Oral Health
Scottsville,KY
18
years of professional experience
Dental Assistant skilled in surgical assistance and sterilization techniques, with a strong focus on infection control and meticulous record-keeping. Demonstrates rapid adaptability in fast-paced medical environments, enhancing patient care through collaborative teamwork and efficient scheduling. Passionate about improving surgical processes and committed to maintaining a sterile environment to ensure patient safety and operational effectiveness.
Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.
Work History
Dental Assistant
1 Year 10 Months- Assisted dentist chairside during restorative, surgical, and preventive procedures.
- Captured digital radiographs and supported diagnostic image review.
- Documented patient histories, treatment notes, and chart updates accurately.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments following infection-control protocols.
- Positioned patients comfortably and explained pre-procedure instructions clearly.
- Supported scheduling, recall coordination, and front-office patient communication.
- Trained new assistants on sterilization, chairside setup, and clinical workflow.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Provided tooth restoration by placing composite fillings to support functional repair.
- Applied new technology to support crown design workflows using CEREC TRIOS, 3Shape, and DS Core.
Oral Surgery Assistant
4 Years 10 Months- Assisted in oral surgeries, enhancing patient care and streamlining procedures in a fast-paced medical environment.
- Managed patient records meticulously, ensuring accuracy and compliance while optimizing scheduling with dental team to reduce wait times.
- Analyzed surgical processes, identifying areas for improvement. Implemented efficient instrument sterilization techniques, enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
- Analyzed surgical processes to identify improvement areas and implemented instrument sterilization techniques, enhancing operational effectiveness.
Substance Abuse Support Specialist
1 Year 6 Months- Provided compassionate support to individuals battling substance abuse, implemented personalized recovery plans, and fostered nurturing environments that facilitated healing.
- Provided compassionate support to individuals battling substance abuse, implementing personalized recovery plans and fostering a nurturing environment for healing.
- Empowered individuals in substance abuse recovery through personalized plans, fostering healing and achieving notable improvements in long-term outcomes.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans, ensuring holistic care and improved quality of life for clients.
- Conducted thorough assessments of client needs, analyzing complex cases to determine optimal treatment approaches and resource allocation.
- Empowered individuals in substance abuse recovery by creating personalized plans that promoted healing and enhanced long-term recovery outcomes.
Food Preparation and Service
1 Year 5 Months- Mastered food prep techniques to ensure swift, accurate order fulfillment while consistently meeting quality standards, boosting customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined service processes to reduce average wait times, enhancing team efficiency and overall restaurant performance.
- Fostered teamwork in high-pressure environment, supporting colleagues during peak hours to maintain smooth operations.
- Adhered strictly to food safety protocols. Maintained cleanliness of work area, contributing to restaurant's high health inspection scores.
Homemaker
7 YearsEducation
GED
Skills
Surgical Assistance
Experienced
Sterilization Techniques
Record Keeping
Team Collaboration
Infection Control
Dental impressions
Dental radiography
Digital X-ray proficiency
Cross-training capabilities
Impression taking skills
Restorative procedures
Personal Information
Title: Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Bluegrass Oral Health
11.2024 - 09.2026Read More
Oral Surgery Assistant
Allen Oral Surgery and Implant Center
03.2019 - 01.2024Read More
Substance Abuse Support Specialist
Journey Pure
08.2017 - 02.2019Read More
Food Preparation and Service
Steak n Shake
03.2016 - 08.2017Read More
Homemaker
01.2009 - 01.2016Read More
Winter Park Tech
GED
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