HEATHER HENSON
Summary
I am an organized and dependable candidate who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. My willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals is one of the things that I have worked on over my many years as a dental assistant. I am hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist/Tech
ACH
04.2022 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
Dental Assistant
Dentrust
02.2004 - 05.2022
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Ran and fully supervised Army Dental events successfully from 2007-2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
Dental Assistant
North Little Rock VA Hospital
09.2011 - 08.2015
- Head Oral Surgery Assistant to Dr. Howe
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Bevans Office
01.2008 - 03.2011
- Orthodontic Assistant
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
Dental Assistant
Little Rock Family Dental
05.2004 - 01.2008
- Head Dental Assistant to Dr. Daniel Beene
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Missouri State University West Plains
West Plains12.2019
Associate of Science - Dental Assistant
Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR05.2004
Associate of Applied Science - General Education
Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR05.2003
Skills
- Outpatient Care
- Chair Side Assistance
- Oxygen Therapy
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Instruction
- Restorative Materials
- Reading Comprehension
- Radiography Safety
- Dental Office Administration
- Surgical Setup
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist/Tech
ACH
04.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
North Little Rock VA Hospital
09.2011 - 08.2015
Dental Assistant
Dr. Bevans Office
01.2008 - 03.2011
Dental Assistant
Little Rock Family Dental
05.2004 - 01.2008
Dental Assistant
Dentrust
02.2004 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Missouri State University West Plains
Associate of Science - Dental Assistant
Pulaski Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - General Education
Pulaski Technical College
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