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Jade Nikaido

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Oral Surgery Assistant

Star Medical Management
Hilo, Hawaii
05.2021 - Current
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
  • Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
  • Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, how to treat pain and which side effects could occur.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival to office and helped prepare for surgeries.
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.

Orthodontic Assistant

Maui Brace Place
Kahului, HI
07.2019 - 03.2020
  • Completed routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
  • Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Set appointments and made follow-up calls.
  • Took x-rays, photographs and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.

Dental Assistant

Smile Suites
Wailuku, HI
07.2018 - 06.2019
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings,
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.

Dental Assistant

Dr. Guy Horie DDS.
Wailuku, HI
08.2006 - 06.2018
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, and oral surgery.
  • Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
  • Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.

Education

Medical Assistant Course - Medical Assisting

Island CPR
Kona, Hawaii
03.2022

Skills

  • Detail-Oriented
  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Patient Flow Management
  • Patient Care Standards

Timeline

Oral Surgery Assistant

Star Medical Management
05.2021 - Current

Orthodontic Assistant

Maui Brace Place
07.2019 - 03.2020

Dental Assistant

Smile Suites
07.2018 - 06.2019

Dental Assistant

Dr. Guy Horie DDS.
08.2006 - 06.2018

Medical Assistant Course - Medical Assisting

Island CPR

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