Doreen Weeks
Shrewsbury,PA
Summary
Diligent Project Coordinator with solid background in coordinating diverse projects from inception to completion. Successfully supported cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliverables. Demonstrated effective communication and organizational skills in fast-paced environments.
Results-oriented professional well-versed in project coordination and process improvement. Known for driving initiatives that streamline operations and enhance productivity. Proven ability to foster teamwork and adapt to evolving project needs with focus on achieving objectives.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist/Special Project Coordinator
Wellspan Health
11.2020 - 09.2025
- Delivered comprehensive dental hygiene services, ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction.
- Educated patients on oral health practices, enhancing their understanding of preventive care.
- Performed thorough assessments of oral health, identifying potential issues for further treatment.
- Improved grant management efficiency by implementing a tracking system for submission deadlines, reporting requirements, and award amounts.
- Provided valuable administrative support for grant management processes, enhancing overall efficiency within the team.
- Coordinated project schedules, ensuring timely execution of tasks and alignment with project goals.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders, enhancing collaboration and clarity throughout project lifecycles.
- Implemented process improvements, increasing team efficiency and reducing project delays.
- Managed project documentation, maintaining accuracy and accessibility for team members and stakeholders.
- Assisted in budget tracking, ensuring adherence to financial constraints while optimizing resource allocation.
- Organized project meetings, setting agendas and documenting action items to drive accountability.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
- Played an active role in brainstorming sessions held for the purpose of generating innovative ideas/solutions which could potentially be incorporated into existing/new projects being undertaken by the company.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring resource allocation was optimized for maximum project success.
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Scott Creisher DDS
07.2018 - 11.2020
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Softdent.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and interdental aids.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Interpreted patients dental radiographs.
- Served as leader of Dental Hygiene team by overseeing three hygienists providing quality care to patients within a general dentistry practice.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing individualized services, including education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
- Performed preventative maintenance on dental equipment and resolved malfunctions by troubleshooting.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner
WellSpan York Hospital
11.2017 - 11.2020
- Upheld patient confidentiality.
- Continuously developed knowledge through continuing education and seminars.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease.
- Applied fluoride and pit or fissure sealants.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene.
- Interpreted patients’ dental radiographs.
- Removed soft and hard deposits, cleaned and polished teeth.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records.
- Assisted dentists during emergency dental situations.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Alerted other staff when patients arrived and prepared records for dentist review.
- Led patient care initiatives, enhancing service delivery and improving patient satisfaction.
Dental Hygienist
Stonebridge Dental
10.2006 - 09.2017
- Politely answered phones and scheduled or confirmed office appointments and surgeries.
- Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Alerted other staff when patients arrived and prepared records for dentist review.
- Accurately recorded treatment information in patient records.
- Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and plaque control procedures.
- Worked closely with patients before, during and after dental procedures.
- Competently prepared dental materials including cements, amalgams and composites.
- Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol.
- Successfully completed OSHA, ADA and HIPAA compliance trainings.
- Maintained proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times.
- Examined gums with probes, and identified periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
- Felt and visually examined gums to detect any sores or signs of disease.
- Performed oral cancer checks by feeling lymph nodes to detect swelling or tenderness.
- Designed dental report card that explained patients’ dental health status and treatment plans.
- Took impressions for retainers and appliances.
- Developed and implemented individualized dental care plans for patients.
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene practices such as proper tooth-brushing and flossing techniques.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Counseled patients about proper nutrition and self-care programs.
- Skillfully used hand instruments, ultrasonic cavitron inserts and prophy handpieces to remove hard deposits and stains from teeth.
- Competently exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays (both intraoral and extraoral).
- Displayed expert use of SoftDent computer scheduling program to manage patient appointments.
- Administered and managed successful Soft Tissue Management programs.
Dental Assistant
Dr. John J Blevins, DDS
07.1992 - 05.2006
- Politely answered phones and scheduled or confirmed office appointments and surgeries.
- Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Alerted other staff when patients arrived and prepared records for dentist review.
- Accurately recorded treatment information in patient records.
- Competently prepared dental materials including cements, amalgams and composites.
- Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol.
- Maintained proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times.
- Competently exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays (both intraoral and extraoral).
- Took impressions for retainers and appliances.
Dental Assistant
John Z Falenski PC
08.1999 - 07.2003
- Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
- Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Worked closely with patients before, during and after dental procedures.
- Competently prepared dental materials including cements, amalgams and composites.
- Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol.
- Successfully completed OSHA, ADA and HIPAA compliance trainings.
- Maintained proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times.
- Took impressions for retainers and appliances.
- Competently exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays (both intraoral and extraoral).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH03-2026
Community Dental Health Coordinator - Public Health
Catawba Valley Community College
North Carolina01.2022
Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner
10.2020
Local Anesthesia - Dental Hygiene
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania2013
Associate of Arts - Dental Hygiene
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania2006
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Project coordination
- Time management
- Detail-oriented
- Team coordination
- Project management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Workload management
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Report development
- Partnership cultivation
- Powerpoint presentations
- Program management
- Public speaking
- Presentation creation and delivery
- Stakeholder relationship management
Timeline
Dental Hygienist/Special Project Coordinator
Wellspan Health
11.2020 - 09.2025
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Scott Creisher DDS
07.2018 - 11.2020
Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner
WellSpan York Hospital
11.2017 - 11.2020
Dental Hygienist
Stonebridge Dental
10.2006 - 09.2017
Dental Assistant
John Z Falenski PC
08.1999 - 07.2003
Dental Assistant
Dr. John J Blevins, DDS
07.1992 - 05.2006
Local Anesthesia - Dental Hygiene
Harrisburg Area Community College
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Community Dental Health Coordinator - Public Health
Catawba Valley Community College
Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner
Associate of Arts - Dental Hygiene
Harrisburg Area Community College
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