Jennifer Klein
Oak Park,United States
Summary
Friendly Dental Assistant with 20+ years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures as well as OSHA compliance . Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff. Seeking a CNA position at a well renowned hospital where I can apply my CNA certification as well as my skill set for providing patient care in a hospital setting. Future educational plans include attending nursing school and specializing in pediatrics. Always eager to learn and willing to help those I work with. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
08.2022 - Current
- Notified registered nurse or physician of changes in patient condition.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Performed patient care duties such as monitoring vital signs, measuring height and weight, and documenting fluids.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
Dental Assistant, Chairside
La Grange Dental Associates
La Grange, Illinois
04.2013 - Current
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms, and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
- Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
- Managed use, cleaning, sterilization and storage of instruments according to American Dental Association standards.
- Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Supported dentist with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
Dental Assistant, Chairside
Grand Dental Associates
Franklin Park, IL
02.1995 - 10.2011
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
- Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
- Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using appointment software.
- Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Supported dentist chairside with root canal and extraction procedures.
- Monitored proper clinical area appearance, sterilization and restocking by creating daily, weekly and monthly assistant tasks lists.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Triton College
River Grove, IL12.2012
Skills
- Dental Staff Support
- Restorative Dentistry
- Treatment Room Setup
- Sterilization Techniques
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Customer Service
- Patient Flow Management
- Inventory Management
- Organization and Prioritization
- Detail-Oriented
- Medical Charting
- Patient-focused care
- Transporting patients
- Electronic Charting
- Quality Assurance
- Care plan implementation
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Infection control procedures
- Patient Lifting
- Patient Relations
- Collecting specimens
- Direct Patient Care
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Mobility Assistance
- Bedside manner
- Understands medical procedures
- Adaptable
- Vital signs monitoring
- Performing patient intakes
- Collecting vital signs
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Family support and assistance
- Safety Precautions
- Tracheostomy Care
- Compassionate
- Pediatric Care
Certification
- CPR certified by Lurie Children's Hospital {Jan 2024}. Copy upon request.
- CNA certification, Triton college - Fall 2021. Copy upon request. Registered with IDPH.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
08.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant, Chairside
La Grange Dental Associates
04.2013 - Current
Dental Assistant, Chairside
Grand Dental Associates
02.1995 - 10.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Triton College