Joseph Vigilance
Silver Spring,MD
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
United States Navy, USN
Bethesda, MD
02.2024 - Current
- Assessed patient behavior, reactions and responses to treatment plans.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions with multiple patients.
- Monitored patient safety in all areas of the facility.
- Educated family members on techniques to support a patient's recovery process.
- Observed patients' behaviors during recreational activities and outings.
- Engaged in regular communication with medical personnel regarding any changes in patient status or condition.
- Mentored new Behavioral Health Technicians on best practices when interacting with clients and patients.
- Encouraged positive interactions between other Behavioral Health Technicians and clients and patients.
- Enforced rules and regulations pertaining to client and patient care while maintaining a safe environment.
Dental Assistant
United States Navy, USN
Patuxent River, MD
09.2020 - 09.2023
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
Education
MBA - Supply Chain Management
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV04-2025
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education
University of Guyana
Guyana10-2010
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Client Transportation
- Crisis handling
- ADL support
- Activity monitoring
- Walking rounds
Volunteer Work
- Volunteered with Patuxent Lamp Lighters Pathfinder Club
- Volunteered with GMAC swimming club
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
United States Navy, USN
02.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
United States Navy, USN
09.2020 - 09.2023
MBA - Supply Chain Management
American Public University System
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education
University of Guyana