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Kadeiah Shufford

Brewton

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Dental Assistant with over 6 years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

My Brothers Keeper Inc
10.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.

Dental Assistant Student Intern

Dr. Detherage Family Dentistry
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Brewton Medical Center
02.2022 - 08.2023
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

AMI Expeditionary Healthcare
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.
  • Reported positive and negative response cases according to established protocols and reporting mandates.
  • Obtained temperatures of visitors and employees at entry of facility and asked screening questions.
  • Oversaw in-person and curbside patient registration and processing.
  • Tracked and monitored health status of individuals entering premises to provide protection and control contamination.
  • Provided assistance with distribution of face masks and other equipment to equip individuals with protective gear.
  • Monitored individuals for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 to apply prompt response and medical attention.

Education

High School Diploma -

TR Miller High School
Brewton, AL
05-2013

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant -

JES Healthcare Services LLC
Montgomery, AL
11-2018

Dental Assistant -

Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy
Mobile, AL
07-2025

Skills

  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Team collaboration
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Chair-side support
  • Patient scheduling
  • Dental impressions
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment
  • Taking X-rays
  • Chairside assistance
  • Dental terminology
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Specimens collection and processing

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Timeline

Dental Assistant Student Intern

Dr. Detherage Family Dentistry
06.2025 - 07.2025

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

My Brothers Keeper Inc
10.2023 - Current

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Brewton Medical Center
02.2022 - 08.2023

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

AMI Expeditionary Healthcare
08.2021 - 01.2022

High School Diploma -

TR Miller High School

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant -

JES Healthcare Services LLC

Dental Assistant -

Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy