Jessica Sliker
Tionesta,PA
Summary
Collaborat Dental Assistant trained to support, educate and motivate patients. Focused on improving dental health with preventive and corrective care. Proficient in updating records, processing images and preparing laboratory cases.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr.Osborne
Seneca, PA
05.2018 - Current
- Prepared stations for routine check-ups and specialized procedures.
- Supported dentists and hygienists with expert chair-side clinical assistance.
- Completed x-rays of patients' mouths, carefully following safety procedures and processing images.
- Managed smooth patient hand-offs between administrative and medical personnel.
- Complied with infection-control policies and protocols to protect patient and employee well-being.
- Helped evaluate patients and document current dental symptoms.
- Set up instruments, materials and equipment necessary for each procedure.
- Assisted in training new dental assistants on office procedures.
- Performed preventive maintenance on dental equipment.
- Maintained accurate inventory of supplies and materials, reporting low stock to relevant persons.
- Fabricated temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
- Set up schedules to coordinate smooth patient flow.
- Greeted patients in waiting area and escorted to operatory.
- Kept records updated and accurate with patient personal, insurance and dental history information.
- Took patient impressions to create accurate dental devices.
- Completed dental x-rays, carefully following safety procedures and processing images.
Business Owner
Blended Nutrition
Clarion, PA
01.2021 - 04.2025
- Developed and implemented strategic marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficiency and alignment with business objectives.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for product expansion and diversification.
- Built partnerships with local suppliers to optimize ingredient sourcing and reduce costs.
- Mentored staff on nutrition education, enhancing team knowledge and customer service capabilities.
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and regularly updating staff on industry best practices.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Implemented efficient systems for inventory management, order processing, and shipping logistics.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Voices for Independence
Erie, PA
07.2007 - 09.2018
- Improved patient quality of life by assisting with daily living activities.
- Kept rooms clean and ready to meet individual needs.
- Assisted with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life.
- Built friendly rapport with patients and delivered personalized care.
- Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs and other locations.
- Documented care actions, vitals and orders in company software.
- Collaborated with physicians and registered nurses to perform procedures.
- Helped patients to complete routine exercises to build mobility.
- Promoted independence while assisting with personal hygiene needs.
- Handled non-medical patient care activities and provided laundry and meal assistance.
- Offered support, companionship and stimulation with conversation and recreation.
- Used initiative to respond quickly in emergency situations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clarion County VNA
Clarion, PA
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Improved patient quality of life by assisting with daily living activities.
- Protected patients by monitoring conditions and promptly reporting problems to RNs.
- Kept patients clean, dry, and properly cared for under direction of registered nurses.
- Kept rooms clean and ready to meet individual needs.
- Changed bed linen regularly to help prevent skin irritation.
- Helped patients to complete routine exercises to build mobility.
- Recorded patient heart rate, pulse and blood pressure.
- Collaborated with physicians and registered nurses to perform procedures.
- Reported unusual behavior for improved care continuity.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported problems to nursing staff.
- Offered support, companionship and stimulation with conversation and recreation.
Education
Dental Assistant - undefined
Clarion County Career Center
Clarion, PA12.2009
Certification - Certified Nurse Aide - undefined
Beaver County Vocational Technical School
Monaca, PA02.2003
High School - undefined
Western Beaver High School
Beaver, PA06.1994
Skills
Instrument Preparation
Patient Education
Inventory Management
Patient Counseling
Patient Services
Timeline
Business Owner
Blended Nutrition
01.2021 - 04.2025
Dental Assistant
Dr.Osborne
05.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clarion County VNA
08.2017 - 02.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Voices for Independence
07.2007 - 09.2018
Dental Assistant - undefined
Clarion County Career Center
Certification - Certified Nurse Aide - undefined
Beaver County Vocational Technical School
High School - undefined
Western Beaver High School