Eladia Watkins
Rowlett,TX
Summary
I am a Registered Dental Assistant with 3 years of experience working in a dental office. I am seeking a position in a practice that values mentorship, supports professional growth, and welcomes me as part of a long-term team. As I plan to pursue a career in dentistry, it is important for me to find an office that is willing to work with my school schedule.
I am a reliable and well-rounded professional with strong knowledge of dental practices. I am skilled in handling a variety of responsibilities, including taking dental scans, sterilizing operatories, and capturing dental X-rays, while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Innate Dental Solutions
Plano
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Facilitated patient preparation and comfort to enhance experience during dental procedures.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Assisted dentist during procedures by efficiently passing instruments and materials.
- Sterilized and organized dental instruments, contributing to streamlined workflow.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took and developed dental radiographs using advanced imaging technology.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies to ensure availability for procedures.
Dental Assistant
North Texas Dental surgery
Plano, TX
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted doctors during surgeries, including wisdom teeth extractions, AO4/AOX, implant placements, and gum grafts, while providing post-operative care to ensure patient comfort and recovery.
- Assisted with patient intake and ensured accurate medical history documentation.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments according to safety protocols.
- Supported dental procedures by handing tools and materials to the dentist.
Assistant Manager
Hollister Co
Texas
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Worked as a brand representative from 2019 to 2020.
- Assisted in managing daily store operations and team schedules.
- Coordinated training programs for new staff members and ongoing development.
- Monitored inventory levels and facilitated restocking of merchandise.
Dental Assistant
Rowlett Family Dentistry
Texas
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Prepared procedure room, escorted patient, reviewed medical history, monitored blood pressure, and assisted patient for doctor.
- Assisted in daily office operations during internship.
- Assisted dentists during procedures by preparing instruments and materials.
- Managed patient records using dental software for efficient information retrieval.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
Employee
PetSmart
Rowlett, TX
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Operated cash register and organized stock for efficient customer transactions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Associate of Science -
Collin County Community College
Plano, TX 08.2022 - 05.2026
High school diploma -
Rowlett High School
Rowlett, TXSkills
- Dental Assisting
- Chairside Assisting
- Oral surgery
- Surgery
- Dental procedure preparation
- Restorative dentistry
- Prosthodontic assistance
- Surgical setup
- Room disinfection
- Open dental
- Organizational skills
- Software proficiency
- Typing
- Cash Handling
- Retail Sales
- Serving
- Phone etiquette
- Cross-training capabilities
- Chair-side assistance
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant, 2022 to 2025, I am a registered dental assistant I have at least a year experience in the dental office as a dental assistant I also have a little bit of front end experience, I am looking for a good office that is willing to teach me. I plan on going to school for Dentistry so finding a office that is willing to work with my school schedule will be important. I am very interested in dental so I plan on finding an office that will encourage me and help me learn new things.
- CPR Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Innate Dental Solutions
02.2026 - 05.2026
Dental Assistant
North Texas Dental surgery
09.2023 - 08.2024
Associate of Science -
Collin County Community College
08.2022 - 05.2026
Assistant Manager
Hollister Co
07.2022 - 09.2023
Dental Assistant
Rowlett Family Dentistry
01.2022 - 06.2022
Employee
PetSmart
05.2021 - 01.2022
High school diploma -
Rowlett High School