Casey Cantrell Ledbetter
Thames Family Dental
Aberdeen,MS
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented dental assistant with 4 years experience expertise in dental impressions, equipment sterilization, and treatment room setup. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
Work History
Dental Assistant
4 Years 2 Months- Collaborated with dentists to develop treatment plans, enhancing patient understanding and satisfaction.
- Assisted in patient preparation and care, ensuring comfort and efficiency during dental procedures.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for instruments and equipment, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Managed scheduling for patient appointments, optimizing office workflow and reducing wait times.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved overall dental health outcomes.
- Documented patient records accurately in digital systems, ensuring compliance with privacy standards.
- Trained new staff in office procedures and best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Substitute Teacher
9 Months- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to facilitate student learning across diverse subjects.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet varied learning styles and individual student needs.
- Collaborated with permanent teachers to align curricula and ensure continuity of instruction.
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback to support academic growth.
Certified Nursing Assistant
1 Year 2 Months- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Trained new staff on proper patient care techniques and facility protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in electronic health records.
- Advocated for resident needs, enhancing quality of life through personalized support.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Assistant Manager
3 Years 3 Months- Led team in delivering exceptional customer service and enhancing member retention.
- Implemented marketing strategies that increased community engagement and membership growth.
- Developed training programs to improve staff performance and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
Education
High School Diploma
- 3.6 GPA
- Honor Roll
- Honor Grad
Radiology Dental - Dental Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Skills
Dental radiography
Dental impressions
Equipment sterilization
Instrument sterilization
Sterilization techniques
Treatment room setup
Instrument sterilization
Dental staff assistance
Dental material handling
Clinical support
Accomplishments
- Improved patient education by working with dentists to create patient education program covering general dental hygiene and post-surgical care.
- Introduced online new patient forms, streamlining intake process.
- Mentored over 2 dental assistants.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Thames Family Dental
02.2007 - 04.2011Read More
Substitute Teacher
Amory City Schools
12.2005 - 09.2006Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
River Place Nursing Center
01.2005 - 03.2006Read More
Assistant Manager
Curves for Women
02.2001 - 05.2004Read More
North East Community College
Radiology Dental from Dental Assistant
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Smithville High School
High School Diploma
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Itawamba Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant from Nursing
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