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John Zarriello

Attleboro,MA

Summary

Motivated, fast learner with background utilizing strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail. Enjoys tackling challenges quickly and efficiently and collaborating as part of a team. Currently enrolled as a student at Bryant University’s physician assistant program seeking employment as a physician assistant

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Alpha Dental Center
Multiple locations throughout MA
05.2016 - 12.2021
  • Assisted dentists in general and emergency procedures as well as conscious and intravenous sedation
  • Took impressions and fabricated temporary crowns
  • Developed systems for inventory organization and management
  • Operated as lead dental assistant and helped train new assistants
  • Traveled to multiple offices as needed to aid and coordinate teams.

Dental Assistant

All Smiles Dentistry
North Bethesda, MD
07.2013 - 03.2016
  • Assisted dentist throughout various dental procedures
  • Acquired all necessary x-rays for patients
  • Operated in a fast paced, high stress environment.

Child Care Worker

The Board of Child Care
Prince Frederick, MD
11.2012 - 07.2013
  • Worked with residents at a group home for males between 12-17
  • Adhered to various treatment plans to target behavioral improvement
  • Exercised therapeutic crisis intervention techniques to diffuse conflicts.

Mental Health Worker

Child & Family Services
New Bedford, MA
03.2012 - 11.2012
  • Worked in a Community Based Acute Treatment program with children between 4-17
  • Responsible for direct supervision of clients & adherence to specific treatment plans
  • Oversaw clients with myriad behavioral conditions.

Education

Physician assistant program -

Bryant University
03.2024

Dental Assistant Training Schools of Maryland
01.2013

Southern Maryland Dental Society
01.2013

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology -

University of Rhode Island
01.2010

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal communication
  • Suturing
  • Experience with use of flexible and rigid laryngoscope
  • Otolaryngology, dermatology, orthopedics, and neuroscience experience
  • Patient Education
  • Patient Relations
  • Patient Counseling
  • Patient Assessments
  • Prescribing Medication
  • Wound Care

Certification

  • NREMT - EMT Basic
  • CPR/AED/First aid
  • BLS
  • ACLS

Volunteer Experience

  • Rhode Island Blood Center, Picked up boxed blood components from donation sites and delivered to main facility
  • Swansea Ambulance Corporation, Worked as an EMT responding to emergencies in the Bristol County area, Applied 12-Lead cardiac monitor to patients with possible cardiac issues, Acquired blood pressures and recorded symptoms for transfer of patient care upon arrival to hospital.
  • Alpha Dental Center, Assisted during pandemic shutdown, seeing emergency patients only, to provide relief., Volunteered in three different offices, five days a week, to help patients in need.

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Alpha Dental Center
05.2016 - 12.2021

Dental Assistant

All Smiles Dentistry
07.2013 - 03.2016

Child Care Worker

The Board of Child Care
11.2012 - 07.2013

Mental Health Worker

Child & Family Services
03.2012 - 11.2012

Physician assistant program -

Bryant University

Dental Assistant Training Schools of Maryland

Southern Maryland Dental Society

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology -

University of Rhode Island
John Zarriello