Felisa Scott
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with proven expertise in sterilization techniques and infection control, honed at Townsends & Townsend Dental Clinic and State Of Mississippi. Enhanced dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction through exceptional chairside assistance and oral hygiene education. Skilled in both restorative procedures and fostering a safe, sanitized work environment, demonstrating a blend of technical proficiency and compassionate care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Townsends & Townsend Dental Clinic
04.2022 - 06.2023
- 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.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Home Health Aide
Comfort Care Home Health LLC
02.2017 - 04.2022
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Dental Assistant
State Of Mississippi
10.2000 - 01.2016
- 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.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- 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.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Dental Assistant
Bryman College
Chicago, IL03-1986
High School Diploma -
Laurel High School
Laurel, MS05-1981
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Infection control proficiency
- Oral hygiene education
- Sanitation protocols
- Restorative procedures
- Dental staff assistance
- Dental staff support
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Townsends & Townsend Dental Clinic
04.2022 - 06.2023
Home Health Aide
Comfort Care Home Health LLC
02.2017 - 04.2022
Dental Assistant
State Of Mississippi
10.2000 - 01.2016
Certificate of Technical Studies - Dental Assistant
Bryman College
High School Diploma -
Laurel High School
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