Jessica Stretch
Sun City,US
Summary
Compassionate professional with background in dental support services, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care coordination, dental procedure preparation, and infection control protocols. Excel at communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring positive patient experiences and smooth clinic operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
SC Dentistry
Surprise, US
05.2024 - Current
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses
- Worked mainly on In-house lab work as well as sending lab work to various labs
Dental Assistant
Stetson village family dentistry
, US
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays
Caregiver
Brookdale Senior Living
Sun City, US
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information
- Maintained accurate medication records for each patient
- Ensured that all controlled substances are appropriately secured at all times according to state regulations
Education
College Degree - Dental Assisting
Carrington College
Phoenix, AZ12.2023
Certification - Caregiving
Assisted Living Training School
West Valley, AZ03.2022
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
01.2018
Skills
- Procedure Support
- Equipment Sterilization
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Exam room setups
- Four-handed procedures
- Taking X-rays
- Knowledgeable in EagleSoft
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Infection control procedures
- Chairside assistance
- Milling and designing with Cerec equipment
Certification
- CPR, Present
- First Aid Certification, Present
- Caregiver Certification, Present
- Food Handler Certification, Present
- X-Ray Certification, Present
- CEREC certification, Present
- Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, Present
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Dental Assistant
SC Dentistry
05.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Stetson village family dentistry
11.2022 - 05.2024
Caregiver
Brookdale Senior Living
06.2021 - 11.2022
College Degree - Dental Assisting
Carrington College
Certification - Caregiving
Assisted Living Training School
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School