Deryl James
Mebane,USA
Summary
Positive and upbeat dental assistant looking to serve the children of her community by providing a safe and pleasant dental treatment experience. Reliable and compassionate, with a strong focus on delivering exceptional patient care and fostering comforting environment for children. Understanding of dental procedures and hygiene practices, combined with skills in patient communication and chairside assistance. Dedicated to making positive impact on young patients' dental health and overall experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Triad Kids Dentistry
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Gained an understanding of a series of duties for assistants, including sterilization procedures, infection control, patient relations, operative assisting, coronal polishing, radiology, and charting.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
Intern
Triad Dental Studio
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Gained an understanding of the duties and responsibilites of dental technicians
- Assisted in the pouring, unmolding, and trimming of diagnostic models of patient dentition
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Mixed porcelain and other materials for tooth molds used in offices and laboratories with high-quality and accurate results.
- Read prescriptions or specifications and examined models or impressions to determine design of dental products to be constructed.
- Assisted functionality of completed models with help of apparatus mimicking human bite and adjusted devices to enhance performance.
Head Bartender
Bright Penny Brewing Tanger
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Developed a strong rapport with patrons, resulting in repeat business and increased loyalty.
- Monitored cash handling procedures to ensure accuracy in transactions while minimizing instances of theft or loss.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally, preserving the establishment''s reputation for excellent service.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict hygiene standards for the health and safety of customers.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Ensured compliance with local alcohol regulations and company policies, maintaining a safe and responsible environment for all patrons.
- Implemented upselling strategies that boosted revenue without compromising guest experience or satisfaction.
- Boosted bar profitability, mentoring team members on routine procedures and productivity strategies.
- Networked within the local community to build relationships with other businesses and attract new clientele to the establishment.
- Addressed equipment malfunctions quickly by working closely with maintenance teams; ensured minimal downtime in bar operations.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
Art Teacher
Painted Grape
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Developed students' artistic skills by providing personalized feedback and guidance on their artwork.
- Fostered positive and inclusive classroom environment, enabling students to express themselves freely through art.
- Provided extra help and support to offer additional support to struggling students and encourage success in art subjects.
- Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Maintained the organization and overall cleanliness of the classroom
- Provided services on offsite events and parties
- Managed time effectively by keeping students on task and engaged
Veterinary Assistant
Chatham Animal Hospital
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
- Implemented proper sterilization procedures to maintain a sanitary work environment and prevent cross-contamination risks.
- Reduced stress for patients with calming techniques during exams and procedures, creating a positive experience.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance.
- Fostered compassionate atmosphere for animals and pet owners, easing anxiety and building trust.
- Maintained clean and hygienic clinic environment, reducing risk of cross-contamination and ensuring safety of all animals.
Education
No Degree - Dental Assisting
EduDent School of Dental Assisting
Greensboro, NC12-2024
High school -
West Feliciana High School
Saint Francisville, LA05.2015
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Equipment sterilization
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Cross-training capabilities
- Treatment room breakdown
- Oral hygiene education
- Electronic charting
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- First aid training
- Dental staff assistance
- Pediatric dental care
- Dental terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Instrument preparation
- Radiography safety
- Chair-side support
- Oral X-rays
- Infection control procedures
- Fast learner
- Extremely personable
- Customer focused
- Excellent time management skills
- Adherence to high customer service standards
- Exceptional interpersonal communication
- Relationship building
- Handling escalations
- Surgical setup
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Positive and constructive feedback
- Customer retention
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Work prioritization
- Continuous improvement
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Coronal Polishing Certificate - NC State Board of Dental Examiner's Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Dental Assistants
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification - NC State Board of Dental Examiner's Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Dental Assistants
Timeline
Intern
Triad Kids Dentistry
11.2024 - 11.2024
Intern
Triad Dental Studio
10.2024 - 10.2024
Head Bartender
Bright Penny Brewing Tanger
02.2023 - 05.2024
Art Teacher
Painted Grape
08.2022 - 01.2023
Veterinary Assistant
Chatham Animal Hospital
03.2021 - 07.2021
High school -
West Feliciana High School
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Coronal Polishing Certificate - NC State Board of Dental Examiner's Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Dental Assistants
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification - NC State Board of Dental Examiner's Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Dental Assistants
No Degree - Dental Assisting
EduDent School of Dental Assisting
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